About
Who we are
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 sustainabilityOur 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 ExcellenceUnited
We work together and create long lasting partnerships to deliver great resultsIntegrity
We are honest and adhere to the highest ethical standards in all of our interactionsGrowth
We believe in self-renewal and constantly innovate in order to continually improvePhilosophy
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.
Our 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
Clients
Akal Megah Sdn Bhd
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
Estet Perkasa Sdn Bhd
Fairview Group Of Companies
GB Land Sdn Bhd
Hap Seng Development Sdn Bhd
Hap Seng Properties Development Sdn Bhd
IJM Land Berhad
Intermeakar Properties Sdn Bhd
Law Developments Sdn Bhd
Lum Chang Tien Wah Property Sdn Bhd
Melody Hallmark Sdn Bhd
Menta Construction Sdn Bhd
MKH Berhad
NAZA TTDI Sdn Bhd
Nusajaya Medical Park Sdn Bhd
Paradigma Berkat Sdn Bhd
Plenitude Tebrau Sdn Bhd
Plenitude Heights Sdn Bhd
RB Land Sdn Bhd
Sunway Bangi Sdn Bhd
TA Properties Sdn Bhd
Tradewinds Corporation Berhad
Tranquil Icon Sdn Bhd
Tropicana Danga Cove Sdn Bhd
UEM Sunrise Berhad UEM Land Berhad
Vinci Construction Grand Projets
YSK Construction & Electrical Sdn Bhd
Zil Land Sdn Bhd
Our 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
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Melbourne, Australia 1988
Seong Pick Choong
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
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Science Malaysia, 2003.
Jackie Tan
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003.
Wan Osman
Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
University Technology Malaysia, 2004.