KUCHING: Architects, designers, and art enthusiasts will soon gather at the PAMSC Design Festival (PDF), slated for November 13-18.
The festival, hosted by the Malaysian Institute of Architects’ Sarawak Chapter, promises a week filled with creativity and community engagement, marking its first large-scale event since the pandemic.
It is expected to draw bigger crowds this year including visitors from different parts of Malaysia, is a showcase of design excellence and cultural fusion. Events will span across six days at the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Community Hall.
The spotlight will shine on the ‘Cloud Pavilion,’ an urban art installation at the MBKS Palmarium Park, free for all to enjoy from November 17-18, coinciding with World Architecture Day celebrations.
The event’s organising chairperson, Wee Hii Min, said this year’s pavilion, evolved from last year’s Moon Pavilion, serves as the stage for vibrant activities including art markets and workshops by the Sarawak Creative Arts & Cultural Association (SCACA).
In addition, the PAMSC Design Forum will feature renowned architects and designers from Australia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. They will share insights on November 18 at the MBKS Community Hall. Interested individuals must register online to join an audience of around 300 attendees.
Complementing the forum, the Architecture Student Design Competition will conclude with presentations and awards on November 17. It’s an open invitation for the public to view the innovative work of local university students and to engage with professional architects.
For those interested in building and design, the PDF Trade Expo runs concurrently, offering a glimpse into the latest in building materials and services. Entry to the trade show is also free.
Professionals attending these events can earn Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points to promoting professional growth.
The festival’s success is sponsored by iMetal, MBKS, SCACA, Intodesign Lab, Absolute Cool Event (ACE), and contributions from the local building industry and universities.
“Hosting these events not only brings together the local community and professionals but also places Sarawak and Kuching in the international spotlight, attracting architects and their families from across the region,” said Wee.
For more information or to register for the events, visit www.pamsc.org.my/pdf2023.
