This year marks a truly memorable year for all Malaysians as two of our own dominated at the esteemed Asia Young Designer Summit 2017/18, an annual summit that nurtures the next generation of design talents across Asia.
Ng Wai How from University of Malaya and Shahmeena Labeeb from Taylor’s University both outshined with their amazing ideas in the architecture and interior design categories respectively, beating entries from participants from 12 other Asian countries.
Both proved that Malaysians are capable of shaping the future with their ideas that won them US$5,000 (RM19,578) each.
For Master of Architecture student, Ng Wai How, it was his idea for a War Museum – an extension of Tugu Negara – that won him the award in the Architecture category.
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This museum that honours Malaysia’s fallen heroes and pays homage to the Tugu Negara features thematic galleries that manipulates light, shadow, and texture for greater impact. It’s planned site located on the lower hill preserves the natural landscape as much as possible.
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Speaking about his idea, Ng said he wanted to revive the untold story of the monument (Tugu Negara), and that there was no point in the future if we forget the sacrifices of our ancestors.
Shahmeena Labeeb impressed with Plan Bee—City Beekeeping, an idea that addresses the declining population of honeybees globally. The project incorporates bee-friendly fruit and vegetable trees and honeycomb-inspired design elements in abandoned spaces in Kuala Lumpur.
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The idea creates employment for urban beekeepers and gardeners, with a café and retail space for produce made from honey.
Congratulations on your win, Ng Wai Kow and Shahmeena Labeeb! We’re extremely proud of you and can’t wait to see what other amazing ideas you guys will come up with!
For more info on the Asia Young Designer Award and Summit, visit www.asiayoungdesigneraward.com.
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