Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Sabah region in Malaysia. The city is located on the northwestern coast of Borneo. The area came under the Bruneian Empire in the 15th century and is known for its rich biodiversity, culture and architecture. Traditional, modern and Islamic architectural styles are seen in the city. The city is a major tourist destination for travellers coming to Sabah and Borneo region. The place is well known for various attractions such as the City Mosque, temples, Kundasang War Memorial, etc.
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.
ADK Architect Daniel Koh
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Institutional, Recreational.
Types of Built Projects: House, Library, Clinic, Office, Industrial Park.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu
Style of work: Unique and practical designs
Website: www.adkoh.com
Ar. Daniel Koh is the principal of Arkitek Daniel Koh & one of the Directors of Arkitek KOPA Sdn. Bhd. He had graduated from University of Tasmania in 2000 and had started his own practice since 2006.
aLm
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Master Planning.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Office,
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu, Penanga.
Style of work: Integration of artistic and scientific values
Website: www.alm-architects.com
Founded in 2003 by Ar. Mei Chee Seong and Ar. Liew Tze Siang, aLM is a multi-disciplinary firm with a vision to create noteworthy architecture that integrates artistic and scientific values at every stage of design.
Architect Michael Chong
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Public.
Types of Built Projects: Linked House, Apartment, Industrial Park.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Innovation
Website: www.amc98.com
AMC provides quality “processed” solutions for the client as the foremost objective. The “process approach” for design excellence and innovation is derived from the conviction that Architecture grows from interactions and collaborations between the owner, consultants and the contractors.
Arkitek Billings Leong & Tan Sdn. Bhd.
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Public.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Tower, Mall.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Contemporary designs
Website: www.ablt.com.my
The firm was established in 1951 during British colonial times by the late Architect Billings Leong, the first registered architect in Sabah.
Arkitek Lys
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Villa.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Creating better built environment
Website: www.arkiteklys.my
They provide all Basic Architectural Consultancy Services as allowed by the Board of Architects Malaysia, as per outlined in Part II (Architectural Consultancy Services) of the Architects (Scale of Minimum Fees)
Arkitek Oma Sdn Bhd.
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Public, Institutional.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Villa, Office.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Sustainability
Website: www.aoma.squarespace.com
They are a Malaysia-based architecture practice established in 1987. Over the past thirty years, they have been continuously and steadily expanding and increasingly involved in a wide spectrum of projects for both private and public sector clients.
Arkitek Tressie Yap
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Tourism, interior.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Villa, Office, Showroom
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Responsibly designed structures
Website: www.arkitektressieyap.com
After a 10-year stint as a project architect with major responsibilities in several architect firms in Australia and Malaysia. Since then, Ar. Yap has assembled a multi-racial talent pool of more than forty years of combined experience with offices in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.
Chan & Shahriman Arkitek Sdn. Bhd.
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Health care, Educational.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Hospital, University.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu, Pom Pom Island, Sepanggar, Sabah
Style of work: Comprehensive development
Website: www.csarkitek.com
The studio Chan & Shahriman Arkitek Sdn. Bhd. was first founded in 1983 and since then had undergone considerable expansion. The studio has offices in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and FT Labuan where there are resident partners to take charge of the project in these locations.
Chin Architect
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Hospitality, Educational.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Hotel, School.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Pre-fabrication
Website: www.architectchin.com
Established in 1995, their company is a registered Professional Architect firm with the Malaysian Board of Architects (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia, LAM) and Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, PAM).
Haoyun Architect
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Housing.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
Style of work: Valuation
Website: www.haoyunarchitect.com
Haoyun Architect was established on 1st July 1999 as a sole proprietor architectural firm to undertake architectural design consultancy.
IDC Architects KK
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Educational, Commercial, Healthcare.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway
Style of work: Functionality and user needs
Website: www.idc-architects.com
IDC Architects Sdn Bhd (1179713-D) is an award-winning private architectural practice based in Kuching, Sarawak, and was established in March 2016.
Innotech Design Architect
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Masterplanning, Urban design, Hospitality,
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Hotel, School, Complex.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Master planning and project management
Website: www.innotechdesign.com.my
Innotech Design Architects Sdn. Bhd. is established to provide professional architectural services ranging from Master or Urban Planning, Building Design, Interior Design and Project Management since 1996.
JWA Design & Build Sdn Bhd.
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Public.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Cafe, Bungalow, Hotel.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Contemporary designs
Website: www.jwadesignbuild.com
JWA is the builder of dreams. They are a hassle free, quality guaranteed, Design & Build Construction Company serving in Sabah. They focus on boutique projects requiring added value through great design.
M. Kiandee Architect
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial, Medical, Hospitality, Interior.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Cafe, Hotel, Hospital,
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: Contemporary architecture
Website: www.mka.com.my
Founded in 1989, M. Kiandee Architect Sdn Bhd has transformed into one of the largest architectural practices in Sabah, Malaysia.
Rozaini & Ho Architects
Scope of services: Architecture, Residential, Commercial.
Types of Built Projects: House, Apartment, Office.
Locations of Built Projects: Kota Kinabalu.
Style of work: According to client’s needs
Website: www.rozainiho.com
Ar. Rozaini Bin Kasmin and Ar. Vivian Ho is the founder of Rozaini & Ho Architects. The firm mainly serves in the field of Architecture, Residential, Commercial Projects.
