Panel of Jurors
Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) President and Jury Chair
Ar Adrianta Aziz
Sitting PAM President and jury chair for this competition, Adrianta Aziz is a Partner at AR RAD Architects and ARM Consulting Sdn Bhd. He graduated from Oxford Brookes, UK, in Architecture and Urban Design in 1999 and has led projects for organisations like Perbadanan Putrajaya and Permodalan Nasional Berhad.
A PSMB Certified Trainer, he has mentored over 300 young architects through programs like BeAr and LAP.
He was PAM Education Committee Chairman (2020-2021) and ARCASIA representative, and actively conducts seminars and public talks. He also hosts "Project Lamar Urban," a TV program on placemaking.
PAM Gold Medalist 2012
Dato Ar Hajeedar Abdul Majid
Born in Kuala Lumpur, Hajeedar Abdul Majid is an esteemed architect specialising in Urban Studies and Conservation, graduating from Portsmouth Polytechnic, UK, in 1972.
Founder of Hajeedar and Associates, he has held significant roles, including PAM President, DBKL Advisory Board Member, and ICOMOS Malaysia President.
Honoured with multiple awards, including a PAM Gold Medal in 2012, his projects span over 100 notable buildings. Active in professional practice, he engages in seminars, writing, and producing historic architectural posters.
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PAM Sarawak Chapter Past Chairman
Ar David Ong
David, an honours graduate from the University of New South Wales, has over 20 years of architectural expertise in Sarawak.
As Principal of David Ong Architect and Director at GDA Architects and Greenscapes, he specialises in planning, commercial, and residential projects.
A former PAM-Sarawak Chapter Chairman and PAM Council Member, he is a pioneer in Green Building Design. He has led major sustainability projects like SP Setia HQ and Sunway Integrated Resort City, actively shaping Malaysia's green development agenda.
Award Winning Architect / Eminent Academician
Ar Tan Bee Eu
Renowned architect Bee Eu Tan, founder of BETA (BEu Tan Architect), is celebrated for her exceptional heritage restoration projects in Penang and beyond.
Her accolades include multiple gold awards at PAM and REKA Awards for transformative works like the Kedah Digital Library.
With a diverse portfolio spanning Maldives, Dubai, and Shanghai, she champions honest architecture and adaptive reuse, breathing new life into old buildings. Beyond her design prowess, she shares her vision through education at Universiti Sains Malaysia and organising Pechakucha Penang.
Recognised as one of Tatler Asia’s Most Influential, Tan continues to shape the architectural landscape with her innovative approach.
Eminent Architect in Sarawak
Ar Chai Long Sen
As the founder of Jurubina Unireka, responsible for some of Sarawak’s most high-impact projects, Chai Long Sen leads a forward thinking practice.
Chai’s firm is a leading designer of Green Building Index certified buildings in Sarawak, including HSL Tower, Menara Sarawak Energy.
Jurubina is also one of the master planners for La Promenade and Saradise — Sarawak’s premium addresses for residential and commercial developments.
One of Chai’s most recent high-profile completions is a beautiful and significantly large addition to Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak.
Hock Seng Lee Bhd Executive Director
Mr Tony Yu
Tony Yu, an executive director, oversees project execution and coordinates all site operations, encompassing land-based machinery, marine fleet operations, labor deployment, and quality control.
Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, he boasts nearly 20 years of experience in the construction industry, spanning heavy machinery operation, mechanics, and marine engineering.
Tony is also renowned for his passion for nature, evident through his successful landscaping subsidiary under the HSL Group, and his active support of the Sarawak Bonsai Association.
Hock Seng Lee Realty Director
Mr Yu Ji
Yu Ji, a director at HSL, brings a unique background to the family business: Prior to joining, he honed his skills as a reporter, first with for The Borneo Post for five years, then with The Star for six.
Committed to professionalism and design innovation, Yu plays a key role in HSL's new developments.
Notably, he was on the panel of jurors for the Langit architecture competition in 2021, a pioneering event in East Malaysia with 112 international entries.
This competition paved the way for Langit Citadines Kuching, a collaboration with Singapore's Ascott Group, inspired by one of the winning designs.
