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Shin Tseng
Director, Urban Agenda Design Group
This architect elevated downtown Kuala Lumpur by revitalising old heritage buildings
Growing up in Melaka surrounded by heritage buildings, Shin Tseng has a strong appreciation for old structures, and is passionate about adaptive re-use as a means of breathing new life into them.
Armed with a master’s degree from The Bartlett School of Architecture in London, honed his skills in urban planning, hospitality, mixed-use development, and adaptive re-use through experiences in London and Hong Kong.
Upon his return to Malaysia, he embarked on transformative architectural endeavours. His remarkable projects include the redevelopment of The Five in Damansara Heights, Semua House in Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur, and the revitalisation of the historic Rex cinema into REXKL, an award-winning arts and culture hub in downtown Kuala Lumpur.
Currently, Tseng is focusing on a cable car development project for Penang Hill, and the ongoing reprogramming project for downtown Kuala Lumpur—in hopes of leaving a legacy of better, more livable cities through thoughtful urban rejuvenation projects.
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Did You Know?
One of Shin Tseng’s earlier projects was the local office of personal-growth company Mindvalley, which was in part inspired by the stained glass in Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia basilica, and was listed as one of the ten most beautiful offices of 2019 by Inc magazine.
