Homes are getting more and more expensive in Malaysia - out of reach of not only the poor but also for many first time buyers. Globally, half the world do not have good housing. This talk hopes to make the case for architecture that is more about providing functional cost effective solutions - better homes for more people, rather than about aesthetic expression. Ar. Mazlin will present the results of the work, studies, research and projects - done in his office and with his collaborators in the design of standard plans for housing and the application of IBS, in making homes thermal comfortable, in neighbourhood layout design, and more recently, the provision of infrastructure and transportation.

Date: 5th July 2012
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Now open for registration!

The IBS Course has been postponed until further notice.

PAMSC organized a Study Tour to Taipei, Taiwan from 25th February to 1st March 2012. Around 20 PAMSC Members, spouses and friends joined the Tour. There are lots of interesting experiences and anecdotes to share, so we are organizing a Post Taipei Gathering for those who have joined the Tour as well as any other Members who are interested. Please come to share some drinks, tit bits and fun !

Rarely has an architect caused as much sensation outside of the architecture community as Rem Koolhaas. His outstanding creations--such as the Dutch Embassy in Berlin, the Seattle Library and the Casa da Musica concert hall in Porto--are working examples of the Dutchman's visionary theories about architecture and urban society. But Koolhaas' work is as much about ideas as it is about constructing buildings; he is equally celebrated as a writer and social commentator. For Koolhaas, what is essential is not to create individual masterpieces, but to provoke and excite through the wide range of his activities. REM KOOLHAAS: A KIND OF ARCHITECT is an engaging portrait of a visionary man that takes us to the heart of his ideas. Directors Markus Heidingsfelder and Min Tesch have made a visually inventive, thought-provoking portrait of the architect, prompting Rem Koolhaas to state, "It's the only film about me that I have liked."

Update 18 April 2012 : The Schedule has been changed and the Workshop sessions are now conducted every Wednesday evening, 7:30pm onwards (unless otherwise stated).

The Graduates Sub-committee, with the full support from PAMSC is organising workshops for LAM Part3 exam candidates.

Experienced architects, including Ar. Chew Chung Yee, Ar. Ng Chee Wee & Ar. Michael Wong, have volunteered to assist in these workshops. They hope to share some tips, insights and their experience from being past examiners and attending LAM Part3 workshops in KL.

The Sub-committee intends also to invite the candidates who have recently passed to share their study tips, notes and advice during these workshops.

LAM Pt3 exams workshop sessions will be conducted at PAMSC centre at Queen’s Court on every WEDNESDAY evenings, 7:30pm onwards (unless otherwise stated).

International Architectural Design Conference

Date: 6&7 July 2012
Venue: Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

Now open for registration!

Letter from the Majlis Perbandaran Padawan for the attention of all PAM Members.

Sustainable Architecture: The Way Forward

Approved for 4 CPD Points
Date: 31st March 2012 (Saturday)
Venue: Pullman Hotel, Kuching
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Main Sponsors: BlueScope Lysaght (Sarawak) Sdn. Bhd.

Young and Enthusiastic Architectural Firm require for :-

Design Architect with Computer and 3D Presentation Skill.
New Graduates are encourage to apply.