MALAYSIAN ARCHITECTS 1. Kenneth Yeang Born in Penang, Malaysia, 1948.

He graduated architecture in AA (Architectural Association) School, London, England, and received his PhD in Architecture from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England He researched on sustainable architecture for 10 years, and he introduced what he described as bioclimatic skyscrapers into architecture in his signature buildings the Mesiniaga Tower. Described by CNN in 2007 as worlds leading architect in ecological and passive low-energy design.

Example of work:

a. Mesiniaga Tower (Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia; 1989-1992) A high-rise, commercial office building/headquarters for Mesiniaga Sdn. Bhd. (IBM Sole Agent in Malaysia), the term Mesiniaga meaning business machine High-tech/Green, focusing climate-responsive design; others say Modernism Mesiniaga Tower is Yeangs signature bioclimatic skyscraper, with the main ideas and concepts for the Menara Mesiniaga being: sky gardens that serve as villages; spiralling vertical landscape; recessed and shaded windows on the East and West; curtain wall glazing on the North and South; single core service on hot side East; naturally-ventilated and sunlit toilets, stairways and lift lobbies; and spiral balconies on the exterior walls with full height sliding doors to interior offices. The firm T.R. Hamzah & Yeang won the 1995 Aga Khan Award for Architecture because of the Mesiniaga Tower.

2. Hijjas Kasturi Born in Singapore in 1936, Hijjas Kasturi is one of the pioneers of Malaysian nation-building. Throughout his career, his single focus and goal has been nation-building, earning him the 2001 PAM Gold Medal Award from the Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects) for his contributions Example of work: a. The POD (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 2011) Formally known as The Petaling Jaya Comerical City (PJCC), it is an on-site sales office and showroom gallery, and is a joint project with Studio Nicoletti Associati The PODs futuristic landmark design is reflective of Mother Natures water droplets with a form that demonstrates sophistication and elegance. The unique elliptical form of the POD enhances the building to be stood up from the surrounding atmosphere. b. Menara Alor Setar (Kedah, Malaysia; 1996)

A 165.5 meters communications tower with two observation platforms and revolving restaurant for Telekom Malaysia Berhad, the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia It is the 2nd tallest tower in Malaysia and the 19th tallest in the world The tower is said to be an unmistakable symbolic representation of the toils, trepidations and triumphs of Kedah's journey in search of progress and prosperity throughout the years. According to the firm, the elements were sculpted to reflect a modern aesthetic while remaining sympathetic to traditional forms.

3. Serina Hijjas She is the daughter of Hijjas Kasturi, though she is miffed whenever someone would address her as the daughter of a famous architect Worked as Architectural Assistant with Foster + Associates (1989-1991), working on Master plan for Kings Cross and Office Hi-Tech Park in Duisburg Germany. She believes that rrchitecture is about what is rational and practical, functional and conducive. She is also science-based and a believer of sustainable designs, incorporating them into her designs as she works toward nation-building, much like her father Example of work: a. Securities Commission Building (Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 1995-1999) It is a commercial office building, which made history as Malaysias first modern facility with fully ductless air conditioning. It was awarded the PAM 2000 Excellence Award in Architecture: Commercial Building Category. It was also judged the most energy efficient new building at the ASEAN Energy Awards for Energy Efficient Buildings (AEA) 2001. Distinctive modern Tech/Green form, interpreted from traditional design; High-

It incorporates a crucial climatic interface in the nature of the overhang and this helps to create the form and the character. The roof, together with the layered facade, shelters the building from the tropical heat and glare. The faade is designed to be climatically responsive to the external environment. The entire building facade has a hollow double skin, which forms a buffer between indoor and outdoor temperatures and climatic conditions. As a result, transparency to and from the building is optimized, daylight is maximized and energy consumption is greatly reduced. b. Telekom Malaysia Headquarters Building