HSL set on developing master-planned project near Kuching International Airport - AIR
- Yvonne Sharon
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and Hock Seng Lee (HSL) today unveiled the results of the AIR Architecture Competition. MOA Architects, headed by Kuala Lumpur-based Sarawakian Ar Hung Ing Sing, clinched first prize.
Premier representative, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, officiated the AIR Prize Giving Ceremony.
HSL has pledged to build one of the winning schemes, echoing its commitment after the Langit competition in 2021, and its earth-breaking as Langit Citadines Kuching in 2025.
Here are the media highlights:
The Edge Malaysia, June 25
In a press conference after the AIR Architecture Competition prize-giving ceremony held at the HSL Tower on Wednesday, Neat Plan (a property division of HSL) director Yu Ji said the developer hopes to begin groundbreaking of the master plan in three years.
“Similar to our Citadines Langit Kuching mixed-use development, we will kickstart the interview process with all the shortlisted architects to deliberate on matters regarding engineering, business feasibility and more. This will take about six to nine months. Getting the necessary government approvals could take another two years,” said Yu.
BorneoTalk, June 26
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and Hock Seng Lee (HSL) earlier yesterday unveiled the results of the AIR Architecture Competition, a design competition that seeks masterplans primarily focused on residential development on a 13.5-acre space between Kuching International Airport and Saradise, while thoughtfully integrating a natural stream in the land.
DayakDaily, June 25
MOA Architects Sdn Bhd, led by Kuala Lumpur-based Sarawakian director Ar Hung Sing Ing, has emerged as the first prize winner of the AIR Architecture Competition with a visionary masterplan featuring what could become Malaysia’s largest green roof.
Utusan Borneo, June 25
HSL merupakan pemilik tanah dan penganjur pertandingan itu, yang lebih terbuka kepada ahli PAM di seluruh negara.
Abang Johari turut berkata, pertandingan itu adalah sejajar dengan Strategi Pembangunan Pasca-COVID-19 (PCDS) Sarawak 2023, melakar laluan ke arah ekonomi digital, berpendapatan tinggi dan hijau yang dikuasakan oleh bakat dan kreativiti.
DayakDaily, June 25
Abang Johari also noted the Project AIR tagline, ‘The AIR Above Us, Dibawah AIR Mengalir’, as a simple phrase which distils Sarawak’s long tradition of living in harmony with nature - from longhouses upriver to the shophouses of the Nanyang style that line old Kuching.
“Great cities grow from great rivers, whether in Kuala Lumpur or here at Kuching,” he added.
The Borneo Post, June 25
The Premier said this is to ensure that the built environment keeps pace with the state’s ambitions.
“Architecture sits at the heart of that agenda. We seek buildings and neighbourhoods that nurture biodiversity, embrace smart technology and, above all, put people first,” he said in a speech for the AIR Architecture Competition prize presentation at Hock Seng Lee (HSL) Tower here today.
New Sarawak Tribune, June 26
The Premier highlighted a recurring theme in the entries: the river as a vital, living corridor rather than a obstacle, echoing Sarawak’s historic ties to its waterways.
He also welcomed HSL’s intention to re-engage all winning and commended teams, noting that Langit’s final built design came from a third-placed scheme. ‘That openness to talent is commendable. When we build well, we create not juts buildings, but better communities – and the real winners will be the people who live in them.’
Sin Chew Daily, June 16
马来西亚建筑师协会会长阿德连达阿兹在新闻发布会上说，各界应该给予大马建筑师更多机会参与项目绘测及设计。
他说， 大马有许多才华建筑师，甚至具备符合大马多元文化设计概念。但很遗憾，一些项目包括政府的建筑项目，却经常邀请外国建筑师设计，理应给予大马建筑师机会。
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