PAM Awards – Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia

Celebrating the world's best architecture and the amazing people who bring it to life.

1500+

projects nominated

660+

projects awarded

The PAM Awards celebrates the extraordinary work of the Malaysia’s best firms, highlighting the work of architects, clients/owners, and builders/contractors, as they strive to create architecture that will stand the test of time — for this decade and the next.

Gain recognition for your work

Recognise

To recognise PAM Architects, Clients/Owners and Builders/Contractors for their pursuits in Architectural design excellence and advancement of quality built environment.

Promote

To promote Malaysian Architecture and PAM Corporate/Fellow Member Architects to the Malaysian public and internationally.

Record

To record the architecture achievements of Malaysia.

Single Residential

Rainforest Residence

Choo Gim Wah Architect

PAM Award - Gold

Multiple Residential (Low Rise)

Birch Park

DTLM Design Group Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Special Category

Taman Bandar TRX @ TRX City Park

GDP Architect Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Gold

Multiple Residential (Low Rise)

AKSEM Quarters

Arkitek FAA Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Adaptive Re-use

Heritage Piccadilly Bazaar

PAM Award - Gold

Special Category

Heritage Rice Mill Relocation

PAM Award - Silver

Multiple Residential (High Rise)

Panorama Residence

Archimatrix Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Multiple Residential (Low Rise)

Luxura

ShafikZaman Architect

PAM Award - Silver

TAR UMT Arena

DRTAN LM Architect

PAM Award - Gold

Commercial (Low Rise)

Astaka Kota Selera

EA Architects Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Gold

Special Category

Feringghi Bay Container Boulevard

PAM Award - Silver

Merdeka 118

RSP Architects Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Sustainable Building Awards

Park Regent

Environmental Design Practice Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Multiple Residential (High Rise)

Park Place

ShafikZaman Architect

PAM Award - Silver

Seri Negara Restoration

HL Architecture Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Commercial (Mixed Development)

The Pulse

Archimatrix Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Commercial (Low Rise)

Iskandar Malaysia Youth Hub - TMIYC

Arkitek ICB Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Silver

Commercial (High Rise)

Menara The Mate

YY Chin Architect

PAM Award - Silver

Adaptive Re-use

Spynie Office

Kenny Chong Architect

PAM Award - Silver

Special Category

TNB Monopole Transmission Towers, Penang

T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Gold

Commercial (Low Rise)

Bayana Hub

PAM Award - Silver

Multiple Residential (High Rise)

Isola Residences

Ken Wong Architect

PAM Award - Gold

Single Residential

Canopy House

Formzero Architecture Sdn Bhd

PAM Award - Gold

Building of the Year

Astaka Kota Selera

EA Architects Sdn Bhd

Building of the Year

2026 Categories

Single Residential

Multiple Residential (Low Rise)

Multiple Residential (High Rise)

Education

Industrial

Adaptive Re-use

Interior Design

Commercial (Low Rise)

Commercial (High Rise)

Commercial (Mixed Development)

Special Category

Sustainable Building Awards

Panel of Jurors

Bringing together eminent persons in the industry, locally and abroad.

Ar. Lee Chor Wah

Convener

Kelley Cheng

Jury Panel

Ar. Eleena Jamil

Jury Panel

Prof. Eric L'Heureux

Jury Panel

Ar. Duangrit Bunnag

Jury Panel

Ar. Jimmy Lim

Jury Panel

Ar. Adrianta Aziz

Jury Panel

Ar. Erdayu O’shara

Co-Convener

Ar. Tan Bee Eu

Convener

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A vibrant, green-centric reimagining of R&R space that blends nature, sustainability, and user comfort into one cohesive architectural statement.

R&R Elmina

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PAM Award - Gold

Courageous attempt to push the design boundaries of the typical ‘Sekolah Kebangsaan’ typology within the strict constraints of the government requirements.

SK Nilai Impian

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PAM Award - Commendation

The Exchange TRX, an exceptional urban mall with harmonizing cutting-edge sustainable design, seamless connectivity, and dynamic public realms, setting a new standard for retail excellence in Kuala Lumpur’s financial hub.

THE EXCHANGE TRX

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PAM Award - Silver

The project demonstrates a thoughtful and contextually responsive architectural approach, particularly in the manner the development engages with its immediate urban and landscape environment. At the ground plane, the design establishes a highly permeable and welcoming interface with the site, allowing the development to integrate seamlessly with its surroundings rather than imposing a rigid architectural boundary. The spatial sequence from the main arrival point to the primary lobby is carefully orchestrated to ensure a smooth and intuitive flow of movement. The circulation is direct, unobstructed and legible, enabling residents and visitors to navigate the entry experience with ease. The design also demonstrates commendable consideration for universal accessibility, ensuring barrier-free movement that is inclusive and friendly to persons with disabilities. The landscape strategy plays a critical role in shaping the ground-level experience. Instead of functioning merely as decorative elements, the landscaped areas are conceived as integral social and spatial connectors. The outdoor spaces are human-scaled, pedestrian-oriented and highly usable, allowing residents to meaningfully engage with every portion of the shared environment. The design avoids residual or underutilized spaces; rather, each segment of the residential landscape is thoughtfully programmed and spatially efficient. In responding to the broader urban context, the architect demonstrates sensitivity in mediating the interface between differing building scales. The transition between the project’s high-rise components and the adjacent lower-rise neighbouring developments is handled with particular care. Landscape buffers and spatial layering are strategically introduced to soften the juxtaposition between contrasting building heights, creating a comfortable visual and spatial transition. This approach reduces potential visual dominance while preserving privacy and spatial harmony with the surrounding urban fabric. Overall, the project reflects a balanced architectural response that respects site conditions, prioritizes human experience at ground level, and thoughtfully negotiates the relationship between high-density development and its surrounding context.

Park Place

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PAM Award - Silver

Optimisation of the challenging site constraints yet successfully minimising site destruction while effectively integrating environmental parameters into the spaces. Skillful solution to a steep sloping site to take advantage of opportunities and integrate the spaces with nature.

Oculus House

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PAM Award - Gold

Exceptional use of natural light to illuminate the feature stairwell anchors the scheme in its expression to embrace naturality and liveability in the interior spaces. Well defined volumes are crafted into exceptionally detailed informal and formal spaces.

House No. 100

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PAM Award - Gold

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PAM Awards 2026

PAM Awards 2026

Submissions Closed on Feb 6, 2026

Submissions Closed on Feb 6, 2026