Focus Architects
Founded in 1994, FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd is a firm specializing in architecture, urban design, planning, and interior work. The team is composed of energetic and skilled professionals who bring extensive experience to their fields.
The firm is led by Director Ar TPr Hj Mohd Nazam Md Kassim, who has over 30 years of experience in architecture, academia, and planning. Executive Director Ar Hj Ahmad Nizam Radzi contributes more than 20 years of expertise in architecture, academia, and journalism. Associate Director Ar Mohd Hafeez bin Shariffudin has over a decade of experience in architecture and academia. The team is further supported by architects, planners, technical assistants, graphic designers, CAD operators, and administrative staff.
FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd is registered with the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Malaysia Board of Architects (LAM), and Board of Town Planners Malaysia (LPBM). The directors are also corporate members of the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia, underscoring their professional credibility and commitment to excellence.
Focus Architects Awards and Credentials
FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd has received significant recognition for their work. In 2017, they earned an honorary mention in the MBAM-PAM Architectural Design Competition for their design of the New MBAM Centre. In 2011, they won the FIABCI Malaysia Property Award’s Special Award for National Contribution for their work on the Melaka River Rehabilitation and Beautification project. This project also won them the PAM Award for Excellence in Architecture in 2009, highlighting their commitment to exceptional design and impactful urban planning.
Services Offered
Architecture & Design
FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd utilizes a highly creative process, drawing on experience from various disciplines and sectors. They help clients produce designs that offer the best long-term value for users, using advanced data-driven tools to create buildings that are deeply human-centric. Their designs prioritize sustainability, safety, and energy performance, ensuring they meet the highest standards.
Urban Design + Planning
The firm combines a deep understanding of communities, placemaking, and urban development with market insights and design creativity. They integrate technical requirements with clear and compelling visions, developing masterplan solutions that are both practical and innovative. Their extensive portfolio and experience allow them to apply best practices to local conditions, creating tailored solutions.
Interior Design
Inspired by authentic and emotionally evocative interiors, FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd crafts designs that reflect the culture and history of their context. Their interior design teams create unique brands and satisfying experiences across the hospitality and residential sectors. They focus on creativity, commercial reasoning, simplicity, and quality, paying close attention to detail and tailoring each design to its location and cultural setting.
Project Management
The firm oversees planning, coordination, scheduling, and cost control, as well as design, construction, and commissioning. Managing large projects requires the integration of multiple concurrent assignments. From concept to completion, they provide technical and administrative services to help clients achieve their program objectives, acting as an extension of the client’s staff and protecting their interests.
Branding, Graphic Design, and Wayfinding
FOCUS Architects and Urban Planners Sdn Bhd integrates branding into the overall design process. They understand that successful buildings and spaces are expressions of their owners, occupiers, and the communities they serve. Their approach links great architectural design with effective place-making.
Landscaping & Environmental Design
The firm designs spaces centered around people, promoting comfort and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists rather than focusing on vehicles. They engage with local communities to understand the unique attributes of each place, fostering dialogue with residents and stakeholders. This approach builds project support and ownership, ultimately instilling local pride in the city.
Contact Information
FOCUS Architects offers a wide range of services in architecture, urban design, planning, interior design, project management, branding, graphic design, wayfinding, and landscaping. Their architectural and design team employs a highly creative process informed by experience across multiple disciplines and sectors. They help clients create designs that offer the best long-term value, using advanced data-driven tools to shape buildings that are deeply human-centric. Their designs prioritize sustainability, safety, and energy performance, ensuring the highest standards are met.
FOCUS Architects can be reached by telephone at 62989388 or fax at 62988098. Their office is located at 7 Novena Terrace, 307906, Singapore.
