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which are regarded as an influential
platform to showcase the works of
emerging and established local and
international architects and designers.
“ARCHIDEX 15 was a huge success
as we saw a bigger crowd this year with
many important meetings and forums
held. The PAM Convention which is held
concurrently consistently brings together
well established and avant garde architects
and designers to share their work at
DATUM:KL”, said PAM President Ar
Mohd Zulhemlee An.
“ARCHIDEX is a multi-pronged event
that benefits sustainable development,
entrepreneurship, employment and wealth
creation for many people in the region,”
added Board of Architects Malaysia
President Ar Datuk Dr Amer Hamzah Md
Yunus, in his capacity as Public Works

Department Principal Director, who
represented Works Minister Datuk Seri Hj
Fadillah Hj Yusof during the ARCHIDEX
15 launch.

Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey
and the United States of America. Country
Pavilions represented were from Austria,
China, Germany, Singapore and USA.

Strong support from industry players
ARCHIDEX occupies a highly coveted
position at the forefront of the region’s
robust architecture, design and building
industry. Its successful brand name is also
recognised as a popular gateway into the
burgeoning South East Asian market and
an ideal platform to launch innovative new
collections.
Accordingly, ARCHIDEX 15 saw
an increase of foreign participation
from 19 countries – Austria, Australia,
Belgium, China, France, Germany,
Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea,
Malaysia, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain,

Superior platform for architects and
interior designers
ARCHIDEX 15 was not only a highly
visible and targeted marketplace for
exhibitors, it was also a meeting point for
the region’s fraternity of architects, interior
designers, urban designers, academicians
and students who were attending the
yearly PAM Convention/Kuala Lumpur
Architecture Festival.
“Advancement in technology opens
up new opportunities and approaches
to designs... The younger generation
architects of the digital age are paving new
trends and pushing boundaries in designs
and deliveries. Similarly, the importance
of sustainability, climate change and
energy efficient designs are the emerging
benchmark in buildings. Therefore, I am
sure the products and innovations that are
exhibited in ARCHIDEX will help guide
the industry to a positive future” said Tan
Sri Dato’ Sri Ar Esa Mohamed, President of
International Union of Architects (UIA).

ARCHIDEX 15 Welcome Reception.

Big Night - New Products Award and Green Dot Award Winners.

New highlights introduced
In line with continuing efforts to bring
to the forefront on innovative and
excellent products for the market, this
year’s ARCHIDEX saw nominees by
exhibitors competing for the New Product
Awards and the Green Dot Awards that
are highly coveted industry recognition.
The New Product Awards remains an
acknowledgment for excellence in design
and production, while the Green Dot
Award is aimed at recognising exemplary
environmental attributes of a product.
A highlight this year was the
introduction of the Advanced Materials
section to allow architects and designers
a first-hand glimpse of the latest
technological breakthroughs and solutions
available. This section showcased preselected New Product Awards and Green
Dot Awards submission that were brilliant
in innovations, technological development
and cutting edge solutions for the industry.
ARCHIDEX 16 will return next year
from 20 to 23 July 2016 at the Kuala
Lumpur Convention Centre. Q
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