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    • ZDR is an award winning design consultancy specializing in architecture, interiors and urban design. Our architectural and interiors experience includes numerous residential, commercial and institutional buildings of various scales and sizes, located both locally and overseas. In addition, we have also undertaken various urban design projects ranging from residential master plans to the development of urban design guidelines for large-scale urban redevelopment schemes and new townships.

      ZDR began when Zaini Zainul, a Malaysian architect from the firm of Dubus Richez in Paris established the firm's Kuala Lumpur branch in 1997 that went on to develop multiple acclaimed projects.

    • Since 1997, ZDR has grown into an award-winning firm that endeavours to develop innovative design concepts and creative solutions backed by a team of 50 personnel.

      In 2002, Zon Design Rekabina sdn bhd was established as a registered architectural practice recognized by the Malaysian Board of Architects (Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia). The directors of Zon Design Rekabina sdn. bhd., Sophie Chong, Noor A. Othman and Ahmad Jaafar Azizul are also on the board of directors of ZDR.

      ZDR's design philosophy is governed by three overriding principles, which have enabled us to tackle a broad range of projects resulting in a rich and diverse design portfolio.

  • Philosophy

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      • ZDR aims to provide a Comprehensive service of total design solutions, ranging from master plans to buildings to interior furnishings. We believe that the design environment, be it public spaces, architecture or interiors should co-exist seamlessly.
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      • ZDR's expertise ensures Coherent design and execution of each project. ZDR operates as a proactive partner of the design team that strives to maintain a continuous dialogue between clients and consultants, thus fostering a dynamic synergy between all parties.
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      • ZDR aspires to embody Creativity in our design approach to ensure that we remain on the frontier of the design industry, furnishing clients with innovative yet cost conscious design solutions.

  • People

    • ZAINI ZAINUL

      • Master of Archtecture,
        Columbia University USA
      • Bachelors of Arts in Architecture,
        Washington University, USA
      • Member, Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)*
      • Member, Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)**
      • Corporate Member, Insititute Pereka Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM)***
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      ***       PAM
      LAM
      IPDM       Malaysia Institue of Architects
      Malaysian Board of Architects
      Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers

    • SOPHIE CHONG

      • Bachelor of Architecture (Hons),
        University of NSW, Australia
      • Corporate Member,
        Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)*
      • Registered Architect,
        Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)**
      • Corporate Member,
        Institut Pereka Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM)***
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      *
      **
      ***       PAM
      LAM
      IPDM       Malaysia Institue of Architects
      Malaysian Board of Architects
      Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers

    • NOOR A. OTHMAN

      • Master of Architecture,
        University of Illinois Urbana, USA
      • Corporate Member,
        Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)*
      • Registered Architect,
        Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)**
      • Corporate Member,
        Institut Pereka Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM)***
      • Registered Architect, New York, USA

       

      *
      **
      ***       PAM
      LAM
      IPDM       Malaysia Institue of Architects
      Malaysian Board of Architects
      Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers

    • AHMAD JAAFAR AZIZUL

      • Bachelor of Architecture (Hons),
        Nottingham University, UK
      • Corporate Member,
        Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM)*
      • Registered Architect,
        Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)**
      • Corporate Member,
        Institut Pereka Dalaman Malaysia (IPDM)***
      • Corporate Member,
        Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
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      *
      **
      ***       PAM
      LAM
      IPDM       Malaysia Institue of Architects
      Malaysian Board of Architects
      Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers

  • Recognition

    • 2011
      Honorary Mention for Masjid MACMA Architecture Competition.

      2010
      Third Prize Winner for 3 Stonor Architectural Ideas.

      2010
      Winner of Alterations & Additions Category – PAM Awards 2010.

      2010
      Winner of Interior Category - PAM Awards for Colour on Buildings 6.

      2009
      MK 10 – Best residential award in the High Rise category in the Asia Pacific Property Award.

    • 2006
      Schindler Design Award for Mobility in Buildings 2006 given by Building Construction Asia for Perbadanan Putrajaya Complex (Putrajaya City Hall), Putrajaya, Malaysia.

      2005
      MIDA Awards (Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers) - Special Mention for Zouk Club.

      2004
      Selected as one of the Designers of the Year - Nokia Award.

      2004
      Selected as one of nine Malaysian luminaries – 'Generation next' – Louis Vuitton Award.

    • 2003
      MIDA Awards (Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers) – Frangipani Restaurant and Habib Boutique – winners in respective categories. Special Mention for Putrajaya Shangri-La Hotel.

      2002
      Selected to exhibit architecture works at the "George Pompidou" Centre in Paris, France.

      2001
      "Honorable Mention" awarded for the French Embassy Project in Singapore by the Singapore Institute of Architects.

      1996
      Selected for the exhibition "Architects on the Horizon - 22 Emerging Practices Worldwide" at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London, England.

    • 1996
      Participated in "Concours Perdus" exhibition at the Gallery Phillip Uzzan in Paris. France.

      1995
      Selected to represent France with 6 other architects at the 6th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, Italy (Venice Biennale).

      1995
      Winner of Grand Prize for the Nara / Toto World Architecture Triennial (open division) competition in Nara, Japan. Juried by renowned architects such as Kisho Kurowara (Japan) and Dominique Perrault (France). 655 entries submitted worldwide.

    • 1994
      Invited to exhibit work "False Impressions - a collection of architectural visions" at the Philimone Mages / Max Hezler Galleries in Cologne, Germany.

      1993
      Awarded the "Young Architect Prize" by the French Ministry of Housing, Transport and Public Works and the Architectural League of New York City, USA.

      1993
      Invited to participate in an Art and Architecture exhibition with architects from all over Europe at the national Centre of Contemporary Arts in Grenoble, France.

    • 1993
      Laureate for competition "The Most Beautiful House in The Worl" competition in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Juried by renowned architects such as Richard Meier (USA), Paolo Porthoghesi (Italy), Leon Krier (England) and Toyo Ito (Japan). Exhibited at the CCI-Centre George Pompidou, Paris. 10 finalists of 966 entries worldwide.

      1992
      Commendation prize for the "Glasgow Tower" competition in Glasgow, Scotland. Juried by Sir Norman Foster. 370 entries were submitted.

    • 1991
      First prize for "Another Glass House" competition organized by Shinkenchiku-sha and the Japan Architects. Juried by prestigious architects including Phillip Johnson of the USA and Tadao Ando of Japan. 673 entries were submitted worldwide.

      1990
      Awarded the Paris Prize by the National Institute of Education USA and the Architecture Award by the New York Foundation for the Arts.

  • Project List

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL

      Cheras Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur (Phase 1 - Shop houses) – On-going
      Alami Mixed Development, Shah Alam (Phase 3 - Office Tower) – On-going
      Mixed Development, Precinct 8, Putrajaya (Phase 1 - Retail & Condo) – On-going
      Puncak Alam Mosque, Puncak Alam, Selangor – On-going

      Putrajaya City Hall, Putrajaya – Completed
      Visitor Centre Precinct 15, Putrajaya – Completed
      Nexus International School, Precinct 15, Putrajaya – Completed
      Maritime Centre, Precinct 5, Putrajaya – Completed
      Lara Gallery, Bangsar - Completed
      Wisma YPR, Kuala Lumpur (refurbishment) – Completed
      Alami Mixed Development, Shah Alam (Phase 1 - Shop houses) – Completed
      French Embassy, Singapore – Completed (in collaboration with Dubus Richez,
      Paris & TSP Architects, Singapore)

      Masjid MACMA (Chinese Muslim Mosque), Kuala Lumpur – Competition (2nd Place)
      PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects), Jalan Stonor, Kuala Lumpur –
      Competition (3rd Place)

       

       

      Tenaga Tower, Kuala Lumpur – Competition
      Public Mutual Tower, Kuala Lumpur – Competition
      Habitat (Office Towers), Putrajaya – Competition
      Lycee Francais (French School), Singapore – Invited Competition
      Ecole Francais (French School), Kuala Lumpur – Invited Competition
      Ministry of Finance, Precinct 1, Putrajaya – Invited Competition
      Ministry of Tourism, Precinct 5, Putrajaya – Invited Competition
      3C10 3C11 Shopping Mall, Putrajaya – Invited Competition
      MRCB Office Tower, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur – Invited Competition
      Office Towers (Rimba & Kristalis), KLCC, Kuala Lumpur – Invited Competition
      MAS Millennium Tower, Kuala Lumpur – KIV
      Menara Celcom, Kuala Lumpur – KIV
      Puncak Niaga Tower, Kuala Lumpur – KIV
      Putrajaya Art Gallery and Info Centre, Precinct 3 – KIV
      Viewing Tower, Putrajaya – KIV

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      HOSPITALITY

      Oasis Corporate Park Hotel & Convention Centre, Ara Damansara, Selangor – On-going
      Sheraton Kuantan, Pahang – On-going
      Gambang Resort, Pahang – On-going
      Legoland Hotel, Johor – On-going
      Batik Annex Hotel, Kuching – On-going
      Batik Sanctuary, Kuching – On-going

      Shangri-La Hotel, Putrajaya – Completed
      Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya – Completed (in collaboration with Senibahri Architects)
      Batik Boutique Hotel, Kuching – Completed
      The Danna Hotel, Langkawi – Completed
      M-Suites Hotel, Johor Bahru – Completed

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      HOUSING

      Zero Lot Bungalows, Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur – On-going
      Lagenda Condominium, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur – On-going
      Alami Mixed Development, Shah Alam (Phase 2 - Condo Tower) – On-going
      Isola 2 Condominium, Ara Damansara – On-going
      The Enclave 2, Ipoh (Courtyard, Twin & Link Villas) – On-going
      Impiana Residence (Condo), Ipoh – On-going
      Perak Royal Golf Apartments, Ipoh – On-going
      Forest Village Villas, Langkawi – On-going
      Sri Amin Condominium, Johor Bahru – On-going

      Shangri-La Hotel, Putrajaya – Completed
      Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya – Completed
      (in collaboration with Senibahri Architects)
      Batik Boutique Hotel, Kuching – Completed
      The Danna Hotel, Langkawi – Completed
      M-Suites Hotel, Johor Bahru – Completed

       

       

      MK10 Condominium, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
      (Retail Podium & Penthouse) – Completed
      The Enclave 1, Ipoh (Semi-D & Bungalows) – Completed

      Glenmarie Gardens, Shah Alam – Proposal
      Duxton Housing, Singapore – Competition
      Rimbun Retreat, KLCC – Invited Competition
      The Peak Sunrise, KLCC – Invited Competition
      Soba D5 Apartments, Khartoum, Sudan – KIV
      51 Townhouses, Damansara Heights – KIV
      16 Bungalows, Damansara Heights – KIV

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL

      Latif Villa 1, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      Latif Villa 2, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      Private Residence, Lorong Travers, Kuala Lumpur – On-going
      Mempoyan Residence, Kuala Lumpur – On-going

      Private Residence, The Mines, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Private Residence, Valencia, Selangor – Completed
      Private Residence 1, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Private Residence 2, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Private Residence, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Steel House Private Residence, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur – Completed

      Glass House, Japan – Competition

       

      URBAN DESIGN

      Putrajaya Core Island, Detail Urban Design – Completed
      Almogran CBD, Detail Urban Design, Khartoum, Sudan – Completed
      Orchard Road Revitalization, Singapore – Invited Competition

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      MASTER PLANNING

      Soba Residential Master Plan, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      South Sunut Residential Master Plan, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      Emerald West Residential Master Plan, Rawang, Selangor – On-going
      MTAC One Malaysia Truly Asia Centre, Kuala Lumpur
      (Bazaar, Exhibition Galleries, Restaurant, Hotel & Mosque) – On-going Mixed Development, Precinct 8, Putrajaya (Retail, Condo, Office Tower, Hotel) – On-going

      Cheras Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur (Shop houses, Shopping Mall, Condo & Office Towers) – Completed
      Alami Mixed Development, Shah Alam
      (Shop houses, Condo & Office Towers) – Completed
      Burau Bay, Telaga Harbour, Langkawi – Completed

      Glass House, Japan – Competition

       

       

      Solaris Mont Kiara, Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur
      (Retail, Offices, Condo) – Invited Competition
      Felda Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur (Retail, Offices, Condo) – Proposal
      Janda Baik Master Plan, Pahang – Proposal
      Mogaiara Palace Resort, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – Proposal
      Mixed Development, Bosnia-Herzegovina – Proposal

    • Architecture, Urban Design & Master Planning

      MASTER PLANNING

      Soba Residential Master Plan, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      South Sunut Residential Master Plan, Khartoum, Sudan – On-going
      Emerald West Residential Master Plan, Rawang, Selangor – On-going
      MTAC One Malaysia Truly Asia Centre, Kuala Lumpur
      (Bazaar, Exhibition Galleries, Restaurant, Hotel & Mosque) – On-going Mixed Development, Precinct 8, Putrajaya
      (Retail, Condo, Office Tower, Hotel) – On-going

      Cheras Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur
      (Shop houses, Shopping Mall, Condo & Office Towers) – Completed
      Alami Mixed Development, Shah Alam
      (Shop houses, Condo & Office Towers) – Completed
      Burau Bay, Telaga Harbour, Langkawi – Completed

      Glass House, Japan – Competition

       

       

      Solaris Mont Kiara, Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur
      (Retail, Offices, Condo) – Invited Competition
      Felda Mixed Development, Kuala Lumpur (Retail, Offices, Condo) – Proposal
      Janda Baik Master Plan, Pahang – Proposal
      Mogaiara Palace Resort, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – Proposal
      Mixed Development, Bosnia-Herzegovina – Proposal

    • Interiors

      COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL

      Putrajaya City Hall, Putrajaya (Full ID scope) – Completed
      Plus Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur (Full ID scope) – Completed
      International Commerce Bank, Kuala Lumpur (Office Interiors) – Completed
      DAL Group Corporate Offices, Dubai, U.A.E (Office Interiors) – Completed
      Wisma Rohas Perkasa, Kuala Lumpur (ID for Public Areas) – Completed
      Islamic Arts Museum, Kuala Lumpur (ID for architectural model section) – Completed
      French Embassy, Singapore – Completed (in collaboration with Dubus Richez, Paris & TSP Architects, Singapore)
      Lara Gallery, Bangsar (Full ID scope) – Completed
      Open University, Shah Alam (Full ID Scope) – Completed

    • Interiors

      HOTELS & RESORTS

      Sheraton Kuantan, Pahang (Full ID scope) – On-going
      Legoland Hotel, Johor (Full ID scope) – On-going
      Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (Complete Refurbishment) – On-going
      Westin Resort, Langkawi (Complete Refurbishment) – On-going
      Four Points by Sheraton, Penang (Complete Refurbishment) – On-going
      Nomad Hotel, Penang (Complete Refurbishment) – On-going
      Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur (Refurbishment of Rooms & Suites) – On-going

      Shangri-La Hotel, Putrajaya (Full ID scope) – Completed (in collaboration with RYO)
      Pullman Hotel, Putrajaya (Full ID scope) – Completed (in collaboration with RYO)
      Four Points by Sheraton, Kuching (Full ID scope) – Completed
      Batik Boutique Hotel, Kuching (Full ID Scope) – Completed
      M-Suites Hotel, Johor Bahru (Complete refurbishment) – Completed
      Impiana Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh (Complete Refurbishment) – Completed
      Impiana Resort, Cherating, Pahang (ID for Public Areas) – Completed
      Le Meridien, Kuala Lumpur (ID for Public Areas) – Completed

       

       

      Lone Pine Hotel, Penang (ID for Public Areas) – Completed (in collaboration with Interiors International)
      E & O Hotel, Penang (ID for Sarkies Restaurant) – Completed (in collaboration with Interiors International)
      Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (ID for Executive Lounge) – Completed
      Sheraton Imperial, Kuala Lumpur (ID for M Floor, Toastina & Link) – Completed
      Sheraton Beach Hotel, Langkawi (ID for Feast, Chimes & Link) – Completed
      Sheraton Tokyo Bay, Japan (ID for Grand Café) – Completed
      Sheraton Udaipur, India (ID for Feast & Rooftop Terraces) – Completed

      Impiana KLCC, Kuala Lumpur (Full ID scope) – Invited Competition
      Tanjong Rhu Resort, Langkawi (Complete refurbishment) – KIV

    • Interiors

      RETAIL, ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

      Frangipani Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Mange Tout Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Mesquite 52 Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Bondbar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Zouk Club, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Chill Out & Mambo Club, Penang – Completed
      Rasa Food Court, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      KLCC Food Court, Terengganu – Completed

      Habib Jewel Boutique, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Oriental Bazaar, Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Kunang Kunang Boutique, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Desa Suria Boutique, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur – Completed

      Louis Vuitton Boutique, Paris, France – Invited Proposal
      Louis Vuitton Flagship Boutique, Singapore – Invited Competition
      Harbour Place Shopping Mall, Port Klang – KIV

       

      RESIDENTIAL

      Rimba Edge Bungalows, Kemensah Heights, Kuala Lumpur (Show Units) – On-going
      Block 5 Condo, Cyberjaya (Full ID scope) – On-going

      Prime Minister's Official Residence, Putrajaya – Completed
      Deputy Prime Minister's Official Residence, Putrajaya – Completed
      Private Residence, Valencia, Selangor – Completed
      The Troika, Kuala Lumpur (ID for Public Areas) – Completed
      Sinaran Residence (ID for Public Areas & Show Unit), Kuala Lumpur – Completed
      Avenue K, Kuala Lumpur (Show Unit) – Completed
      Kenny Heights, Kuala Lumpur (Show Unit) – Completed
      Symphony Hills, Cyberjaya (Show Unit) – Completed
      Enclave 1, Ipoh (Show Unit) – Completed

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