Architecture and Interior Design Practice in Malaysia

PROFFESIONAL TALK “ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE IN MALAYSIA” 27TH FEBRUARY 2017 @ E48 HBP UNIVERSITY SAINS MALAYSIA Ar. Azim A. Aziz ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd.

Introduction Background Architecture and my early influence ATSA works+ other works that we do Challenges to our profession Conclusion

BACKGROUND ATSA ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD.

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge Louisiana) 1982 - 1987



SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE May 20th 1987 – Graduation Day

May 20th 1987 – Graduation Day

ZULQAISAR AZIM YEE ATSA Architects is currently a certified with Illustration by: Ar. Zulqaisar Hamidin QESH Management System programme since April 2010. ATSA Architects an award winning architectural and dynamic practice, established in 1992. Established by its ATSA has won several awards over the years. founding members; Azim A Aziz and Zulqaisar Hamidin. In 2005, BCI Asia has named ATSA Architects Provides a variety of design services in Architecture, as Top Ten Architectural practice in Malaysia. Urban Design, Master Planning, Interior Design and Project Management. It has grown from a small Architecture practice to approximately 60 staffs and has carried out architectural design works in all states in Malaysia and has established its branch offices in Penang and Kota Kinabalu. We are currently in association with OWMP International (www.owmp.wordpress.com) in Brunei Darussalam. OWMP International provides services in architecture, interior design, urban design, project management and Lab consultant in Brunei Darussalam. ATSA have had International Design experience in Maldives, India, Papua New Guinea, Iran and UAE. Currently, ATSA is undertaking 3 major projects in Malaysia that will be based on LEED and GBI Malaysia Green building rating.

RESUME OF KEY PERSONNEL Ar. Azim A. Aziz Ar. Zulqaisar Dato’ Hamidin Mr. Yee Teck Choon APAM, IPDM, MID, Chief Executive Officer APAM, Executive Director Finance Director EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION Bachelor Of Science Architecture, Washington Bachelor Of Architecture Louisiana Bachelor of Architecture University of Arkansas, USA. State University USA. State University, USA Malay College, Kuala Kangsar, Perak St John’s Institution PROFESSIONAL HISTORY SRJK Rawang, Selangor PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Jan 1996 - present 1996-Present PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Director -ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd Executive Design Director, ATSA Architects January 1996 - Present Sdn Bhd May 1995- Dec 1995 Architect and Financial Director Partner- ATSA Architects May 1995- Dec 1995 Jan 1988 - Sept 1992 Partner, ATSA Architects Sdn Bhd July 1992 -Jan 1996 Architect - Jurubena Bertiga Sdn Principle - ATSA Architect July 1992 -Jan 1996 Sept 1985 - Oct 1987 Principal, ATSA Architect Sdn Bhd July 1987 -July 1992 Asst. Architect - Aki-rancang Sdn Bhd Architect - Jurubena Bertiga Sdn Bhd July 1987 -July 1992 March - August 1985 Architect, Jurubena Bertiga Sdn Bhd Asst. Architect - BT Koh & Rakan Rakan Dec 1988 - July 1990 Akitek Asst Architect, BEP Architects Elected position held 1999 – 2001 PAM Council 1999 – 2001 PAM Youth, Chairman 1999 – 2000 Young Entrepreneurs Organization 2009 – Current Director For PNB Commercial Sdn Bhd Past Director For Greenbuilding Index Sdn Bhd

Dato' (Dr.) Ar. Hj. Baharuddin Abu Kassim, Partner PROFILE Dato’ Baharuddin graduated from University of Manchester after obtaining Diploma in Architecture and Diploma in Town Planning in 1958. His work has been influenced by many of the great architects of the day, namely Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier and Mies Van Der Rohe One great example is his earlier works is the Masjid Negara designed in 1960’s while he was attached to the Public Works Department (PWD/JKR). This mosque is still standing elegantly after 50 years and is known to be one of the great modern mosques of the world. Dato’ Baharuddin served the Government from 1959 – 1966, approximately 7 years before venturing out on his own company Jurubena Bertiga International Partnership EDUCATION University of Manchester Diploma Architecture, 1956 Diploma Town Planning, 1958

FORM GIVERS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT (1867 – 1959) Philosophy: ‘Organic Architecture’ – inspired by Louis Sullivan’s ‘form follows function’, but argued that ‘form and function are one’. Thus, organic architecture strives to integrate space into a unified whole, where every building should grow naturally from its environment. List of Works: 1. Falling water, Mill Run, USA (1935) 2. S.C. Johnson Administrative Complex, Racine, USA (1936, 1943) 3. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA (1956)



FORM GIVERS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE LE CORBUSIER (CHARLES-EDOUARD JEANNERET) (1887 – 1965) Philosophy: Five Points of New Architecture: 1.Pilotis 2.Free plan 3.Free façade 4.Ribbon windows 5.Roof garden List of Works: 1. Villa Savoye, Poissy, France (1931) 2. Notre Dame du Haut, Ronchamp, France (1955) 3. Palace of Assembly Building, Chandigarh, India (1961)





FORM GIVERS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE Philosophy: ‘Less is more’ 1.Open and flexible rectangular plans with multi-functional spaces 2.Deployment of steel and glass materials 3.Exposed and very refined structural details List of Works: 1. The Barcelona Pavilion, Barcelona, Spain (1929) 2. S.R. Crown Hall, Chicago, USA (1956) 3. Seagram Building, New York, USA (1958)



FORM GIVERS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE WALTER GROPIUS Philosophy: 1.Rectangular plans 2.Accentuate linear and horizontal elements 3.Application of modern materials, i.e. steel and glass List of Works: 1. Bauhaus Building, Dessau, Germany (1926) 2. Gropius Residence, Lincoln, USA (1937) 3. MetLife Building, New York, USA (1963)



Previously Architecture & Interior Design definition : THE ART OF SCIENCE OF BUILDING DESIGN Now Architecture : IDEA OR IDEAS COMBINING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF A BUILDING DESIGN TO EXIST HARMONIOUSLY IN OUR BUILT ENVIRONMENT Challenges : KEEPING IT ALL TOGETHER, EMBRACING THE CHALLENGES AND FINDING A WAY OUT GET INVOLVED AND PARTICIPATE, TO BE RELEVANT IN THE DIGITAL WORLD Design : GETTING IT APPROVED – BUILDING AND LEARNING - ACCEPTING YOUR WORKS (THE GOOD AND THE BAD)

LIFE BEFORE AUTOCAD – ROWS AND MOVE OF TABLES DRAFTING Source : SAAB

LIFE BEFORE AUTOCAD – 1985 AND ABOVE

THE RETURN OF THE DRAFTING BOARD 2020 AND BEYOND

POSTMODERNISM MOVEMENT C 1980’S 1990’S Portland Building By Portland Building/Architect - Michael Graves

Piazza d'italia by Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans/Architect - Charles Moore

MODERNISM MOVEMENT C 1990’S ONWARDS Shanghai Opera House By MAD Architects

Beijing Opera House By National Centre for the Performing Arts/Architect - Paul Andreu

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OUR WORK ATSA ARCHITECTS SDN. BHD.

AR. AZIM A. AZIZ ( HARTAMAS HEIGHT HOUSE)

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA

OUR WORKS RAJA HAJI FI SABILILLAH MOSQUE, CYBERJAYA