Asia's Most Influential MY

Architecture & Design

Shaping our aesthetics, forms and functions

Adela Askandar

Architect, Studio Bikin

Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar of Studio Bikin are the creative duo behind contextually driven residential and commercial architectural projects

Hud Bakar

Principal & Design director, RSP Architects

For helping develop Malaysia by designing icons throughout the nation

Shin Chang

Architect & Co-founder, MentahMatter; Rex KL

One of the young Malaysian architects who is behind the transformation and re-purposing of old heritage buildings, Shin Chang has in the process made a name for himself in the F&B industry

David Mizan Hashim

Group president & director, Veritas Design Group

The architect behind one of the leading architectural and design groups in the region, David Mizan Hashim of Veritas is known for his emphasis on sustainability in building

John Ding

Architectural Designer and Co-Founder, Unit One Design

Leading architect John Ding heads up Unit One Design, one of the creative architectural firms in Malaysia, with his co-founder Ken Wong

Eleena Jamil

Architect, Eleena Jamil Architect

A proponent of contextual and sustainable building, Eleena Jamil has contributed to the advancement of contemporary architecture

Farah Azizan

Architect, Studio Bikin

Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar of Studio Bikin are the creative duo behind contextually driven residential and commercial architectural projects

Jean-Michel Gathy

Architect and principal designer, Denniston

A visionary architectural designer, dreaming up some of the most iconic luxury hotels and resorts

Hijjas Kasturi

Architect, Hijjas Architects and Planners

A pioneer architect in Malaysia, Hijjas Kasturi—along with his eponymous practice—has helped the country carve its own distinctive identity in the field of architecture

Serina Hijjas

Architect and Director, Hijjas Architects & Planners

The second-generation architect champions sustainable design

Lai Siew Hong

Interior Designer and Co-founder, Blu Water Studio

A multiple award-winning interior designer, Lai Siew Hong of Blu Water Studio has brought the practice to new heights and steered the industry forward

Omar Khan

Founder, Omar Khan Rugs

His multicultural background and design experience has led to a successful luxury carpet brand

"Inch" Lim In Chong

Landscape Architect, Inchscape

The international multi-award-winning landscape architect behind Inchscape, Lim In Chong draws on his expertise in horticulture and design to create beautiful gardens

Jimmy Lim

Architect, Jimmy Lim Design

One of Malaysia’s most highly decorated architects and heritage-conservation advocates, Jimmy Lim’s vast portfolio runs the gamut from places of worship and schools to tropical resorts

Laurence Loh

A multiple award-winning interior designer, Lai Siew Hong of Blu Water Studio has brought the practice to new heights and steered the industry forward, Akitek LLA

A renowned conservation architect, Laurence Loh is the principal at Akitek LLA and has instigated the award-winning restorations of heritage buildings in Malaysia

Masyerin Mohamad Nor

Co-founder, Domaine Architects

The architect combines sustainability with local talent for a soulful expression of modern Malaysian design

Ng Sek San

Landscape architect, Seksan Design 

Using mother nature as his canvas, Ng Sek San applies his creativity to craft stunning landscape masterpieces

Professor Robert Powell

Architect and author

The architect and university lecturer has written some of the most influential books on tropical Asian architecture

Tan Bee Eu

Founder, BETA Architects

An award-winning architect breathing new life into heritage buildings in Malaysia’s northern region

Tan Loke Mun

Architect, Professor and Publisher

His efforts in the field of architecture earned him the PAM Kington Loo Medal

Pamela Tan

Architectural Designer and Founder, Poh Sin Studio

An architectural designer creating immersive spatial installations and intriguing product designs

Lillian Tay

Group vice president, Veritas Group

A multiple award-winning architect and sought-after speaker who advocates for better gender representation in her field

Ming Thein

Founder, Ming Watch

The founder of Ming is elevating the local horology scene

Shin Tseng

Director, Urban Agenda Design Group

This architect elevated downtown Kuala Lumpur by revitalising old heritage buildings

Norashidah Wahab

Co-founder, Domaine Architects

The architect is creating sustainable buildings transforming Kuala Lumpur’s landscape