Designs by some of Malaysia's innovative architects on exhibit

Michael Ching's Green Bin Autism, Green School Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur, makes innovative use of steel shipping containers for a project that has to move in two years. Photo: CH&I Architecture

As the national professional institute representing architects in this country, it is the Malaysian Institute of Architects’ job to support its members by growing the field. One such effort to keep the practice of architecture fresh was the first 30 Under 40 exhibition, first held in 2011 to promote the works of professionals under the age of 40.

Highlighting innovative works by younger practitioners is one way of ensuring the practice of architecture in the country does not stagnate by relying on the same veteran names to keep things going.