Petaling Jaya is the first planned township by Architects in Petaling Jaya that began in the early 1950s as a satellite town to Kuala Lumpur and later developed into a renowned metropolitan city. Petaling Jaya is fondly known by the locals as PJ. The city is characterized by the popular landmark, Kota Darul Ehsan, this magnificent arch is the boundary between PJ and Kuala Lumpur.
PJ was designed according to British modern principles based on the model of a modern ideal city. The city’s design style is referred to as tropical modernist architecture that is an adaptation of modern architecture principles to the local tropical environment and utilizes design strategies and sustainable building philosophies. Petaling Jaya is a commercial city with an abundance of shops, shopping malls, and dining areas making it a popular choice amongst city dwellers and visitors
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
3DA Architecture | Architects in Petaling Jaya
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: offers innovative design solutions.
Website: www.3da.com.my
3DA Architects creates unique designs and provides innovative design solutions that are client-focused understanding the aspects of the planned and built environment
ALT Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Mixed-Use, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: creative and inventive
Website: www.alta.my
Alt Architects believes in creative collaboration and communication and creates design understanding the aspects of ideas, context, social values, economics, and technology exceeding clients expectations
AKP Arkitek | Architects in Petaling Jaya
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: creative architecture
Website: www.akp.com.my
Akp Arkitek was founded in 1996, providing innovative and creative architecture by an enthusiastic team of architects and creatives who are experienced and knowledgeable in the art of planning, building, and spatial design.
Arkitek Mustapha Kamal (AMK)
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: modern
Website: www.amk.com.my
ARKITEK MUSTAPHA KAMAL (AMK) offers full architectural services for the town and regional planning, architecture, urban design, and development consultancy and creates excellent planning and architecture understanding the client’s interests and expectations.
Apieceofart Sdn Bhd | Architects in Petaling Jaya
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: timeless and classic designs
Website: www.atap.co
Atap firm is responsive to creative design and innovative ideas with the touch of skilled professionals to provide a beautiful living experience for the clients.
Atap believes in creating Art Living – where Art and everyday practical living share the same space.
Architectural Network
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: excellent and sustainable architecture
Website: www.archnetwk.com
The architectural network is an award-winning firm that follows an inclusive approach to design with simple design solutions, sensitivity to environmental needs, and high-quality services.
Arte Axis Design Group
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: specialized in efficiency and excellence in design
Website: www.arte-axis.com
Arte Axis Design Group is a boutique architectural multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in salutogenic architecture focused on the health and well-being of the people and environment. The design group has been featured globally through national and international design awards and publications.
C’arch Architecture + Design
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community, Hospitality, Institution.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: emphasis on innovation and sustainable architecture
Website: www.c-arch.com.my
C’arch architecture + design was started in 1992, specializing in modern and sustainable architecture. The firm aims to achieve meaningful and quality work and ensures clients’ wishes and concerns to produce successful results and standards of work.
CH &I Architecture | Architects in Petaling Jaya
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: sustainable designs
Website: www.chiarch.com.my
ch& i is a design studio specializing in residential sectors focused on creativity, ambient, and spatial quality with pleasing aesthetics, to create a comfortable living space.
Cl+O Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Commercial, Office, Community.
Locations of Built Projects: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Style of work: extensive experience in a diverse range of projects delivering quality architecture
Website: www.cloa.com.my
CL+O Architects is an architectural firm founded by Ar Chiam Chin Yong, Ar Martin Lee, and Ar Lenny Oh with 20 years of experience in working and collaborating. The team at Cl+O seeks to create good architecture that adds value to our clients and makes a positive impact on the built environment
