KUALA LUMPUR: The International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition (ARCHIDEX), Malaysia’s premier architecture event, is set for an ambitious 2025 edition. The soft launch, officiated by YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government, took place at MITEC on October 29, 2024.
As part of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF), ARCHIDEX 2025 will coincide with the first KL Architecture Week. The upcoming event aims to host 850 exhibitors across 34,000 square meters at MITEC and KLCC, attracting 56,000 visitors from over 110 countries.
Driving Growth and Innovation Minister Nga underscored the significance of the ARCHIDEX partnership in boosting the architecture and building sectors. He emphasized the alignment with Malaysia’s 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship, which seeks enhanced synergy, broader participation, and strengthened industry collaborations to elevate housing and resilient infrastructure.
Platform for Excellence ARCHIDEX, co-organized by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and C.I.S, continues to be a platform showcasing innovations and sustainable design. Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, PAM President, highlighted the importance of DATUM 2025, which will feature talks from global and local experts.
Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S, noted industry growth trends, including a projected 6% CAGR for the ASEAN doors and windows market by 2027 and significant expansion in the Asia-Pacific flat glass market. The concurrent FENESTEX exhibition will focus on sustainable window, door, and facade solutions.
Future Workspaces and Sustainable Development ARCHIDEX 2025 will also feature a Future Workspaces zone showcasing modern office solutions. The event encourages discussions on emerging trends, policies, and sustainable urban development.
KL Architecture Week 2025 KL Architecture Week will span six days, supported by the Ministry as a platform for innovation and collaboration. Minister Nga announced Malaysia’s hosting of the ASEAN Real Estate Summit 2025 alongside ARCHIDEX, aimed at positioning Malaysia as the center of ASEAN.
Vision for the Future Dato’ Vincent emphasized ARCHIDEX’s role in promoting Kuala Lumpur as a sustainable, inclusive city that supports economic growth and government aspirations. Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta stressed the importance of embracing new technologies while preserving heritage to create resilient urban spaces.
ARCHIDEX 2025 continues to serve as a key venue for knowledge-sharing, networking, and trade, fostering sustainable architecture and effective industry solutions.
