UIG Architects Sdn Bhd is a fully registered architectural practice formed in 2011, providing a wide range of architectural, design and project management consultancy services.

UIG believes that Place Making, Identity, Branding and the Built Environment are important aspects in Architecture. In our work, we seek to balance a deep understanding of Place, Society and Client with a passionate exploration of ideas, realized in space and time. We are committed to design excellence and the integration of sustainable and leading-edge technologies in establishing a Global Identity in our projects.

UIG Architects is led by Reno Lee and Seong Pick Choong. They are responsible for the Creative Output, Design Management and Project Management and Delivery of the Works undertaken by the practice. Supported by a Core Team, they promote excellent value returns to Clients through creative architecture and reliable project management, in the many completed projects in this region.

UIG Architects is committed to provide superior architectural services that meet or exceed the expectations of our Clients. A significant concentration of the work of UIG Architects is for established Public Listed Developers and Asset Management Funds, reflecting UIG’s understanding of the complexities associated with property development, and ability to deliver long-lasting, commercially successful, creative and innovative environments, enriched by inhabitation and personalization, enabling adaption and change. We are in the process of applying for certification under ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.

VISION

Our Vision

To be an architectural practice that is identified with Innovation, Quality and Service Standards

Our Mission

To be an innovative world-class architectural practice with an international presence, delivering quality services and value to our stakeholders and ensuring environmental and community sustainability

Our Core Values

We celebrate the diversity of the individuals in UIG and place a strong emphasis on unity and group spirit in our daily pursuit of Design Excellence

United

We work together and create long lasting partnerships to deliver great results

Integrity

We are honest and adhere to the highest ethical standards in all of our interactions

Growth

We believe in self-renewal and constantly innovate in order to continually improve

Philosophy

Celebrating the Human Spirit through Design Excellence

Sustainability in the built environment is an integral part of UIG’s culture as it evolves to meet the challenges of the future.

We believe design excellence based on quality and innovation is important.

We believe good architecture and urban design enrich the quality of our lives.

We are sensitive to the physical context of a project, the culture and climate of the Place.

Approach

The practice attracts a highly motivated team of architects and designers who work in a studio environment; we share and develop ideas to ensure that each project achieves the full potential of the Client’s brief and the site.

We work with our Clients, through a uniquely engaging and collaborative process to create a creative, efficient and buildable design that inspires the Client, Stakeholders and the Public.

Each design challenge is approached with a fresh perspective.

We use sketches, physical models and computer modeling to quickly test and develop ideas.

We constantly aspire to strengthen existing and develop new relationships to expand and enhance our expertise.

We have established strong collaborative relationships with experts throughout the industry, allowing us to develop innovative strategies that can deliver the best possible solutions.

The design of each project is reviewed regularly and takes place under the direction of the design review sessions, where the design output is reviewed in relation to the original brief and any changes agreed during the course of its development.

SERVICES

  • Feasibility Studies and Reports
  • Site Assessment, Facility Evaluations and Selection
  • Planning Studies and Land Use Analysis
  • Master-planning
  • Conceptual Designs
  • Architecture
  • Refurbishment and Retrofitting
  • Interiors
  • Space Planning
  • Functional Space Programming
  • Landscape
  • Graphic Design and Branding
  • Due Diligence and Asset Enhancement
  • Sustainable Design
  • Code Compliance Evaluation and Reports
  • Project Management
  • Owners Representative

People

UIG Architects place emphasis on personalised quality service; we believe that being a medium-sized firm, we can be effective and can deliver excellent results.

DIRECTORS

Reno and Seong, who have co-partnered for 16 years at their previous practice, are complemented with a Core Team of dedicated individuals who have developed successful projects at their previous studio over the past decade.

This combination of experience and youth bring energy to the practice and result in a creative design environment. The individuals working as a Core Team have garnered good reputation for delivering high quality, innovative, award-winning projects encompassing architecture, master-planning and urban design and interiors.

 

Reno Lee

Director
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Melbourne, Australia 1988

Seong Pick Choong

Director
MSc (Construction Mgmt) University Technology Malaysia 2003
Bachelor of Architecture University of Sydney, 1992
Bachelor of Science (Arch) University of Sydney, 1990

Associates

Lee Chooi Kheng

Associates
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Science Malaysia, 2003.

Jackie Tan

Associates
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003.

Wan Osman

Associates
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University Technology Malaysia, 2004.

Clients

  • Bandar Rimbayu Sdn Bhd
  • Bellworth Developments Sdn Bhd
  • Berjaya Land Berhad
  • Berjaya Handico 12 Co. Ltd
  • Best Boulevard Sdn Bhd
  • Bumi Ria Development Sdn Bhd
  • Danga Bay Sdn Bhd
  • Dimensi Andaman Sdn Bhd
  • Fairview Group Of Companies
  • GB Land Sdn Bhd
  • Guocoland Malaysia Berhad
  • Greenearth Landmark Sdn Bhd
  • Hap Seng Land Sdn Bhd
  • Habu Cameron Development Sdn Bhd
  • IJM Land Berhad
  • Intermeakar Properties Sdn Bhd
  • Jesselton Properties Sdn Bhd
  • J&T Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
  • KLIA Aeropolis Sdn Bhd
  • Law Developments Sdn Bhd
  • Lum Chang Tien Wah Property Sdn Bhd
  • Melody Hallmark Sdn Bhd
  • Menta Construction Sdn Bhd
  • MKH Berhad
  • MRCB Land Sdn Bhd
  • NAZA TTDI Sdn Bhd
  • Nusajaya Medical Park Sdn Bhd
  • Paradigma Berkat Sdn Bhd
  • Plenitude Tebrau Sdn Bhd
  • Plenitude Heights Sdn Bhd
  • PJ Sentral Development Sdn Bhd
  • Paramount Property Development Sdn Bhd
  • PPB Hartabina Sdn Bhd
  • RB Land Sdn Bhd
  • Sunway Bangi Sdn Bhd
  • Sime Darby Property Berhad
  • Scientex Park (M) Sdn Bhd
  • SP Setia Berhad
  • Tebrau Teguh Berhad
  • TA Properties Sdn Bhd
  • Tradewinds Corporation Berhad
  • Tranquil Icon Sdn Bhd
  • Tropicana Danga Cove Sdn Bhd
  • UEM Sunrise Berhad
  • UEM Land Berhad
  • Vinci Construction Grands Projets
  • YSK Construction & Electrical Sdn Bhd
  • Zil Land Sdn Bhd

AWARDS

Roam

Star Property Awards 2025 - Real Estate Developer
The Business Estate Award (Commercial)
- Honours

Mori Residences

Star Property Awards 2025 - Real Estate Developer
The Family-Friendly Award (High-rise)
- Selangor - Excellence
The Skyline Award (High-rise)
- Honours

Mori Residences 2

Star Property Awards 2025 - Real Estate Developer
The Low-Density Award
- Excellence
The Skyline Award (High-rise)
- Honours

Mori Residences 3

Star Property Awards 2025 - Real Estate Developer
The Starter Home Award (High-rise)
- Selangor - Honours

The Ashwood

Star Property Awards 2025 - Real Estate Developer
The Skyline Award (High-rise)
- Luxury - Excellence

TSLAW Tower

FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2025
World Gold Winner (Office Category)
FIABCI Malaysia Property Awards 2024
Office Category - Winner
PAM Awards 2023 - Commercial High Rise
Commendation

Park One Melawati

Star Property Awards 2023 - Real Estate Developer
The Skyline Award (High-Rise)
- Merit

The Atrium

Star Property Awards 2022 - Real Estate Developer
The Close-to-Home Award
- Honours

Jesselton Twin Towers

Star Property Awards 2019
The Borneo Star Award for Best East Malaysia Development
SHAREDA 2019 Special Recognition
The Most Iconic Residential Development in Sabah

Residensi Astrea Mont'Kiara

Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA) 2019
- Residential High-Rise Development Malaysia

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Mont’Kiara

Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA) 2017 - 2018
- Residential High-Rise Development Malaysia
- Residential High-rise Architecture Malaysia
- 5-Star Best Residential High-Rise Architecture Malaysia

The Malaysian Reserve Property Press Awards 2014
- Most Iconic High-Rise Residential Development

Plaza Shell

FIABCI Malaysia Property Awards 2017
- Best Office Development Malaysia - Winner

Nadi Bangsar

High QLASSIC Achievement Awards 2017

Aria Luxury Residences

Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA) 2016
- Highly Commended Residential High-Rise Development Malaysia

Summer Suites

Asia Pacific Property Awards (APPA) 2014
- 5-Star Best Office Development Malaysia