NEXT 100
KUALA LUMPUR ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2023
KLAF2023 with the theme NEXT100, will be an event of great significance because PAM will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2023. It is also a major milestone for any entity, more so for a non-profit institute such as PAM whose strength is the collectiveness of its members and the ultimate objective for NEXT100 to reignite the interest in PAM among members and other stakeholders within the industry, peers in allied profession and friends of the industry. There are five sub themes within the NEXT100 celebration namely: ENGAGE, EDUCATE, EVOKE, EVOLVE & EXTEND.
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Ar. Pinky Tan - Forward Curator
FUTURE CULTURE is a quest to explore and unlock the evolving potential of traditional Malaysian arts and architecture for tomorrow. This year’s festival offers a cross-disciplinary platform to spark transformative conversations and meaningful connections.
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No event available. Ar Sanjiven-Flow Curator
FUTURE CULTURE is shaped by memory. It honors the wisdom of the past, responds to the realities of the present, and projects values into the future. It is continuity, not rupture - where heritage, innovation, and human needs converge to define what comes next.
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No event available.Ar. W Rosalia WR-Fusion Curator
FUTURE CULTURE is a conversation, not an exhibition—where architecture, art, tech, and professional voices collide. Less silos. More dialogue. Culture in motion.
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No event available.Ar. Lee Maw Jia-Foundation Curator
FUTURE CULTURE is all about self-discovery -- learning more about our past and collective identities, so we can navigate the future with deeper meaning and purpose. This year's festival celebrates what makes Malaysia unique, sharing our past, present and future with the world.
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No event available.Ar. Chuah Pei Jin-Graphic Lead
FUTURE CULTURE reflects how emerging design practices, technologies, and creative disciplines are redefining the way we live. Rooted in cultural heritage yet driven by innovation, it envisions resilient, inclusive, and human-centred futures for cities and societies.
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Tony Mak - SA Architects x AI Living @ i-City , Malaysia
SA Architects Sdn. Bhd. (SAA), established in 1984 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, is one of Southeast Asia's leading architectural practices. Renowned for its commitment to design excellence, meticulous detailing and internationally recognised standards, the firm has received numerous accolades, including PAM Awards and BCI Asia Top Ten Awards. SAA is the architect for AI Living @ i-City.
AI Living @ i-City demonstrates how architecture can evolve beyond physical space by integrating AI, robotics and digital infrastructure into the built environment. As the world's first AI and robotics-integrated residential project, it explores how intelligent design can enhance everyday living.
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Dato' Eu Hong Chew - AI Living @ i-City x AGIBOT , Malaysia
i-City, Malaysia's No. 1 technology city, is a 72-acre integrated smart township in Shah Alam developed by i-Bhd. Home to MSC Malaysia Cybercentre status, international offices, hotels, retail, residences and award-winning tourism attractions, i-City has evolved into a leading digital innovation hub.
i-City is pioneering the next generation of intelligent urban living through AI World, comprising the AI World Experience Centre (AIWEC) and AI Living @ i-City, the world's first AI and robotics-integrated residential development. By combining artificial intelligence, robotics, wellness technologies and smart infrastructure, i-City is redefining how people live, work and experience the future.
AGIBOT is working with i-City on the robotics component of AI Living @ i-City. AGIBOT is a global robotics and artificial intelligence company, specialising in embodied intelligence robots that combine physical movement, perception and AI learning to interact with real-world environments.
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James Cheung - Mamou-Mani Architects, United Kingdom
James Cheung is an architect and design leader with more than 20 years of professional experience across architecture, urban planning, and large-scale international developments. He currently serves as Partner and Commercial Director at Mamou-Mani Architects, a London-based practice renowned for its innovative work in computational design, digital fabrication, and sustainable architecture. , commercial strategy, and implementation. His role has been instrumental in bridging visionary computational design concepts with practical project execution, helping the practice deliver award-winning projects worldwide.
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Markus Roselieb - Chiangmai Life Architects & Construction, Thailand
Markus Roselieb is the Founder of Chiangmai Life Architects and Chiangmai Life Construction, internationally renowned for pioneering sustainable architecture through the innovative use of bamboo, earth, and natural materials. Guided by his philosophy of Functionality, Sustainability, and Smiles, he creates award-winning organic structures that blend modern engineering with ecological design. His notable projects include the Bamboo Sports Hall and educational campus at Panyaden International School, which have earned global recognition for advancing sustainable architecture.
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Kendrick Tan - Virtualtech Frontier Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Kendrick Tan is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Virtualtech Frontier (VTF), a leading Malaysian immersive technology company specializing in metaverse development, XR solutions, and experiential digital experiences. With extensive experience in technology innovation, business strategy, and digital transformation, he has played a key role in delivering impactful immersive projects for global brands, educational institutions, and public-sector organizations across the region.
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