Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) celebrated WAD 2022 in conjunction with the UIA Year of Design for Health 2022. WAD theme for year 2022 is ‘Architecture for Well-being’, hence this year’s celebration was lined up with contents in parallel to the theme.
“This year is unique as it is a double-celebration of WAD and UIA Year of Design for Health. The celebration for Malaysia edition is designed to showcase the excellence of ‘Made in Malaysia’; thetechnology, philosophy, and style demonstrated by Malaysian Architects and our built environment community in emphasising the importance of the 5 key areas of well-being established by the UIA; physical, mental, social, economic, and environmental well-being.” – Ar. Aimee Roslan, WAD 2022 Curator.
WAD 2022 EXHIBITION
WAD 2022 Exhibition was held from 3rd to 9th of October at The Curve Mutiara Damansara. In collaboration with Green Building Index (GBI) and World Class Sustainable Cities (WCSC) 2022, about200 exhibits were showcased to the public within the theme of ‘Architecture for Well-being’.
The exhibits include selected works from PAM Awards 2017 – 2022, Malaysian Architects page, GBI rated buildings, WAD Digital Poster Competition winners, postgraduate architecture students work,International Student Bamboo Competition 2022 short listed entries, and winners of WCSC 2022 Photography Competition.
PAM and GBI booths were set up to provide information to visitors about the institute and GBI. The exhibition received visitors by the general public, built environment community, students,representatives from allied professional institutes, delegates from Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI) and University of Warmadewa, Indonesia.
The competition was opened to PAM Graduate and Associate Graduate members, with
the aim to promote the use of digital illustration tools in interpreting the subject and to explore the space between the tangible (architecture) and intangible (happiness) in finding the balance that promotes growth within the built environment.
The winners are Muhammad Arif Mahamad Apandi (1st prize), Sahrudin Omar (2nd prize) and Nur As Sa’adah Abdullah@Mahmud (3rd prize). The prize giving ceremony was held during WAD 2022 launch on 3rd October 2022.
PAM’s first ever running event was held on the rainy Saturday morning of 29th October at PAM Centre Kuala Lumpur from 7am – 10am. The objectives of the run are to promote healthy living and encourage bonding between PAM members, their families, friends, as well as the community.
Top 10 finishers were announced, with 2 special prizes of ‘Eldest Runner’ and ‘Youngest Runner’awarded by PAM President at the prize giving ceremony.
One-day Healthy Market was held concurrent to Larian Arkitek 3.5km and WAD Forum at PAM Centre where 3 types of product categories being sold at booths by PAM members and the local architectural community – healthy food and beverages, leisure, and 3R ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’sustainable products – with the tagline of ‘Made By Architects, For Well-being’.
Products sold include artworks, indoor plants, home decorations made from recycled products,books, pre-loved items, lower calorie and less salt meals, lower sugar drinks, fresh fruits, and vegetarian meals among others. PAM has invited Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia to raise fund for rescued animals through ‘shop and donate’ at their booth, and to raise awareness on stray animals’ well-being.
WAD 2022 FORUM
The half-day forum was held at Dewan Presiden, PAM Centre on 29th of October with 5 di”erent themes delivered by 5 distinguished speakers:
• ‘Spiritual’: Masjid Raja Hj Fi Sabilillah by Ar. Azim Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd.
• ‘Mental Health’: Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) Shelter Home by Ar. Syahril Nizam Kamaruddin, Veritas Architects Sdn. Bhd.
• ‘Health Facilities Planning’: Overview by Ar. TPr. Leong Siew Leng and Azmi Zakaria, Perunding Alam Bina Sdn. Bhd.
• ‘Rehabilitation’: University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) by Ar. Siti Norlina Abdul Malik, Asas Reka Arkitek Sdn. Bhd.
• ‘Allied Health’: Pusat Genius Kurnia by Ar. Mumtazah Mustajab, Mumtazah Architect.
The forum was also a ended by representatives from allied professional organisations; Association of Consulting Architects Malaysia (ACAM), Institute of Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM), Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM) and Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM).
WORLD ARCHITECTUREDAY AT HIN BUS DEPOT,PENANG THEME:DESIGN FOR HEALTH
For the public
It was always the intention of the PAM Northern Chapter organising commi ee to engage with the public on World Architecture Day, so we chose a very public venue for the HIN BUS DEPOT in George Town Penang. The venue is eco-friendly (natural ventilation) and accessible to the general public.
The event was offciated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Penang. The Mayor of Penang Island was also, in a endance.
The eventsThe main event was the talk by a diverse and talented group of individuals based on the theme of “DESIGN FOR HEALTH ” on the 1st day. Ar. Dr Serina Hijas kicked o” the talk with “Shaping Sus
tainability”. Data and numbers are indisputable facts in gauging sustainable design in Architecture and Urban design and its contribution to human health. Ar. Serina advocates making sustainability a “way of thinking” during the design process rather than a metaphor. Next Ar. Shyuan Knee’s title was “Architecture’s positive Impact on Health” From cradle to the grave appeared to be the flow of the presentation, with an innovative hospital design and a respec ul and dignified design for a memorial park. Well-designed architectural work can and does contribute to be er well-being.
Mr Richard Sco Wilson from Hamilton International shared “Rebalance: Health of the City” The projects were on a larger scale, yet particular attention was concentrated on the details of the public realm and its contribution to both mental and physical health. Integrating landscaping and social activities can encourage a more holistic, healthy way to rebalance city life.
Ar. Wee Hit Min and Ar. Chiam Tat Hong shared “Evolution of Hospitals/Healthcare Environment”. Understanding the past is the path to the future. Ar. Chiam’s talk on the evolution of healthcare design laid the ground for Ar. Min’s Bagan Specialist Centre project in Penang. Mr Kun Lim delivered “A River Of Ideas: How My Childhood Shaped my Design Thinking”, a talk on projects from sport centre to religious facilities, filled with personal design antidotes that kept the audience enthralled throughout.
On the second day, there was a public workshop featuring Urban sketching by MR. KHOO CHEANG JIN, Creative photography by MR. TEH WENG JEN and a talk on the use of reusable and salvaged timber by AR. MEI CHEE SEONG and MR. GOOI KOOK WAH.
Interspersed with the main program were:
1. Sharing from DRAF, the 1st Malaysian architectural journal in Mandarin, initiated by young architectural designers that explore the nature of architecture on a more “layman approach” to make the understanding of architecture to be more accessible to the public at large.
2. The judging and announcement of a Space Divider design competition. Some very inventive and creative designs were submitted, using sustainable and recyclable materials.
3. There was a signing of a Memoranda of Understanding between the PAM Northern Chapter and Equator College and University Sain Malaysia on future collaboration of events and other related architectural ma!ers.
4. There were fun and games too, like, Jengka, Origami, Design for children, and Masterplan Block (Urban Design) by the public on a map of George Town.
5. The launch of the Steel Architecture Design competition, in collaboration with MBPP, BlueScope
and LENAM.
Special thanks to USM 1st and 2nd Year architectural students from Lexarth Studio and Xanthrons Studio from the University of Science Malaysia for their hard work and dedication in setting up the events.
A big thank you to the sponsors: BlueScope, LENAM, NIPPON PAINT, ASTINO, KNAUF INSULATION, SIKA, TSI Trading, Stream Environment, Mapei, Space Products, Niro Granite And Kimm
See You Again Next Year.
The “Borneo Architecture Festival – BAF 2022” event with the theme “BORNEO MOVING FORWARD” was held on October 21″23, 2022, at the Sabah International Convention Center (SICC).
This year, this annual event was organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) Sabah Chapter, headed by BAF2022 Organising Chairman, Ar. Rizal Ahmad Banjar, who is also PAM Sabah Chapter Immediate Past Chairman. This event was organised in collaboration with IMPACTZONE Sdn Bhd and with support from Sabah Tourism Board (STB).
The purpose of “BAF 2022” was to engage the construction industry stakeholders in the region. The goal was to raise awareness of the importance of architectural design, to restart a er a long pause from MCOs, as well as to create a pla orm for networking and engagement among the stakeholders.
The opening of the event was offciated by the Chief Minister of Sabah, YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Noor, represented by Datuk Ir. Shahelmey bin Yahya, Sabah State Minister of Community Development and People’s Wellbeing.
Apart from our local supporters, this year we have participants from PAM HQ, PAM Sarawak Chapter and Pertubuhan Ukur Jurutera Arkitek (PUJA), Brunei. The festival consisted of four main events:
The BAF Convention with nine international speakers and one (1) from City Hall Kota Kinabalu shared a wide range of topics, from design policy and government initiatives, design structures, design through story-telling, and to the mind-blowing architecture and the metaverse.
International Property Exhibition (IPEX), is a local homegrown event where the construction industrystakeholders; the developers, material suppliers and, home & living furniture-appliance exhibit their products, materials and services.
Despite the economic instability and constraint due to the post-pandemic restrictions, the event wassuccessful. PAM Sabah Chapter would like to thank all stakeholders, participants, supporters and sponsors who contributes to the success of this event.
