KUALA LUMPUR: Asia’s leading architecture business event will reconvene at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 3-6 July. Organised in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF), ARCHIDEX will bring together top industry professionals and leading brands to shape a sustainable future in architecture.
With less than a month to go, ARCHIDEX is set to be the largest and most influential edition yet, expecting to welcome close to 700 exhibitors and an anticipated 40,000 visitors from 100 countries.
As an integral part of the annual KLAF, jointly organised with the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), ARCHIDEX aims to modernise the industry and nudge the eco-system to leverage next-gen technology towards creating sustainable infrastructure and the built environment. It will bring together top industry professionals to explore the dynamic intersection of design technology and environmental stewardship.
This year, ARCHIDEX will power the transformative potential of trailblazing technologies that can drive industry growth and create infrastructure and a built environment that is sustainable and community-driven.
ARCHIDEX also captures the confident optimism the nation possesses, driving creative solutions and regional cooperation as the government embarks on an initiative to modernise the infrastructure and built environment.
These initiatives emphasise innovative and nature-inspired materials, digital technologies, construction processes and design strategies that prioritise net-zero energy buildings and carbon-neutral developments.
ARCHIDEX will feature six dedicated pavilions from Austria, China, Germany, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, fostering collaboration and signifying opportunities for bilateral trade and business transactions.
By hosting these international pavilions, ARCHIDEX positions Malaysia as a central hub for sourcing advanced and specialised technologies within the architecture and construction sphere, eliminating the need for regional professionals to travel overseas and creating a convenient platform for sourcing the expertise of leading international brands.
This year’s exhibition emphasises the role of AI in transforming the architecture and construction industries.
A highlight of ARCHIDEX is its design installations, renowned for their engaging spatial experiences for architects, designers, and visitors.
These installations showcase exceptional craftsmanship, demonstrating how architects and designers push creative boundaries, challenge conventions, and collaborate with exhibitors to highlight their materials and solutions.
This year, in a nod to Malaysia’s culture and heritage, ARCHIDEX will host an installation featuring bamboo, a versatile and sustainable material, inviting visitors to explore Malaysia’s ecosystems and reconnect with nature.
Recognising the vital role that young architects and designers play in shaping the built environment, ARCHIDEX 2024 features programmes such as the ARCAsia Committee for Young Architects (ACYA) to nurture young architects, and the Asian Young Architects Programme, which provides a unique opportunity for ten promising young architects from ten different Asian countries to exhibit their work.
Additionally, the event will host a full-day forum and networking “Teh Tarik” session, for practising architects. Student architects will also be highlighted through ARCHITALENT, with ten finalists chosen from over 40 submissions from 8 countries this year.
