Jury

I am Ar. Rien Tan Kwon Chong, a full time Professional architect and a part-time lecturer. I graduated with first class honors from UCSI Univesity (bachelor Degree in Architecture) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Master in Architecture) in year 2013 & 2015. Upon graduating, I travelled to Osaka, Taipei & New York where he worked with architecture firms to take up challenges on future residences and offices design. In Year 2016, I emerged as the winner for Asian Young Designer Award, beating 11 other participants from other Asian countries. Recently, Ar.Rien also won first price for International Design Competition on Tropical Housing for Orang Asli. I am now based in KL focusing on high-rise design in WDA Architects. My passion towards architectural field and the society were spread through the sharing session he has given in events like Pontian Home Coming Series 2017 and UCSI Architectural Graduates Show 2018 - 2020. I also been involved in a few volunteer project including EPIC Home (building shelter for indigenous community), PPIP (Pontian Tourism Association), PAM (Malaysia Architect Association) since year 2013.

Articulation of design as an expression of architectural spatial experiences in multidisciplinary projects. 

Digital Architecture , Parametric design , Digital Fabrication , Future technologies , Sustainable design 

My work as an architect-researcher focuses on design and non-design solutions for low-income settlements in sub-Sahara Africa. 

heritage conservation, traditional architecture, sustainability assessment 

My goal as an Interior Designer is to design spaces, meet the needs of modern life

Contemporary Architecture, Built Form and Lighting, Temporary Structure

My bigest aim is to rethink the architectural tradition.

The idea of Kenneth Framptons critical regionalism is close to me.

Architects should give useful answers to the challenge of environmental changes.

Most common projects in my practice: Housing, Schools, Kindergardens, Nurseries, Visitor Centers, Office buldings, Conference Center, Castle restaurations,

Modernism

Space, Form 

Approach to architecture is trying to discover new.

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parametric architecture

I am an Architect and a lecturer at CECOS University Peshawar, Pakistan. My Masters in Environmental Design is nearly to complete. I am frequently writing to different magazines & Websites locally like ArchiTimes, Banjaiega, info360 etc on Green & Sustainable Architecure. I am passionate about Climate Change, Energy efficient Architecture, Smart Buildings, Home Automation, Islamic Architecture with emphasis on Mosque Minarets and Mosque Architecture. I have published two conference papers and working on some papers for International Journalsas well. I am also working as a freelance for projects in my region in housing, universities, and recreational.

A strong believer in the ability of architecture and research combined with design thinking for strengthening our societies and having a positive effect on the world. Only together we can build a better future, therefore my communication and team working skills.