17.05.1993
Disk 55

Designing For A Sustainable Future – A Malaysian Proposal For The Crossroads

Asian Architects in general, but Malaysians in particular, whilst emulating Western values and ethics, must not lose the “Asian-ness” of their work. It may be difficult as many Architects in Asia had sometime or other been trained in the west; and those trained locally at their National schools are often staffed by western trained Architects. That many Asian cities bear similarity to their Western counterpart, results from the misconceived notion that a high-rise ‘aluminum and glass’ manifestation is the symbol of success and ‘having-arrived’ at the forum of respectability equitable to the West. Influences of the great ‘masters’ of modern architecture are still being felt and it is this ‘dominance’ over the works of Asian architects’ that require urgent re-focusing.

18.07.1992
Disk 39

To:
All Council Membes please note the following about KC’s letter:

17.08.1993
Disk 39

ASIA FORUM 4, CSL ASSOCIATES, AUGUST 1993
SALINGER HOUSE, LIM HOUSE, IMPIANA RESORT, BUILDINGS IN THE LANDSCAPE

The realization of the Architectural project brings with it both frustration and pleasure. From the first idea to the final project many compromises have to take place. The dream that might live within ourselves does not belong only to us. It belongs to us, to our clients, to those who for different reasons, are involved in the process of developing and building the project.

24.02.1993
Disk 39

At a recent seminar held on January 7, 1993 organized by the HAD, the Minister of Housing and Local Government YB Dato Dr. Ting Chew Peh commented that accidents on sites may be a direct result of lack of professionalism among consultants. Without naming which profession the Minister proceeded to suggest means to alleviate this trend in the building industry.

21.07.1993
Disk 56

We are here to discuss our work among colleagues who understand both the immense pleasure as well as the frustration of realizing the architectural project.

02.08.1994
Disk 40

There are two broad aspects of Architecture that influence my thinking as an Architect. One is what I term “Architecture of Humility” and the other, the “Tai-chi of Architecture”.