People

Kamil Merican is a founding partner and CEO of GDP Architects. He has been recognised with awards from PAM, RIBA, and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. He studied at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Architectural Association, UK.

Kamal studied at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the Architectural Association, UK. He joined GDP in 1990 and, as Design Director, has led major institutional and commercial projects including the LRT, Express Rail Link, and KKR2 Tower.

Haziph has led a wide range of hospitality and institutional projects including the Lone Pine Hotel Penang and Universiti Teknologi Petronas. He studied at the University of Bath and The Glasgow School of Art.

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Gan joined GDP in 1992 and has worked on award-winning projects including the AZRB building and HSBC Malaysia corporate headquarters. He studied at the Architectural Association, UK.

Rashdan is a director at GDP, with a speciality in healthcare architecture. His work includes projects such as The Astaka, Villa Loca and the National Institute of Health. He studied at the Mississippi State University’s School of Architecture, USA.

Wan Bahrum is a director at GDP. He has designed and delivered on a variety of projects such as KL Ascott, One Menerung Condominium, and Tropicana City Centre. He studied at the Architectural Association, UK.

Shamsul is a director at GDP and has led major projects including KL Sentral, Pavilion Residences, Permata Sapura and the Express Rail Link. He studied at Universiti Teknologi Mara and the University of Sheffield.

Chew Ping is a director at GDP and has led award-winning projects ranging from complex mixed-use developments to commercial towers and high-rise residences. She studied at the University of Melbourne.

Shah is a director at GDP and has designed and delivered projects across multiple typologies, including the KKR2 tower, Media City and the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers. He studied at John Moore University, UK.

Yeo is a director at GDP and a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He has led award-winning mixed-use projects such as The Intermark, as well as the Universiti Teknologi Petronas, which received the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

Hafiz is a director at GDP and has overseen notable projects such as the Utusan Malaysia HQ and the Financial Education Campus. He studied at Universiti Teknologi Mara.

Bibi is a director at GDP and a graduate of Robert Gordon University, UK. She has designed and delivered award-winning projects such as EQ Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Jaya is a director at GDP and a graduate of Robert Gordon University, UK. He has designed and delivered projects across residential, office and hospitality typologies.

Fathuddin is a director at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. He plays a pivotal role in the planning division, overseeing projects that span residential, commercial, mixed-use and urban design.

Tengku Azam is a partner at GDP and lead coordination consultant. His work includes the integrated masterplan for Bank Negara Malaysia’s Financial Education Campus and the Meydan Mixed Development in Dubai.

Ng is a partner at GDP and a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He has designed and delivered notable institutional and residential projects including Universiti Teknologi Petronas and The Troika.

Alis is a partner at GDP and a graduate of The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL. Recognized for her innovative designs, she has received accolades including the RIBA European Award and the Irish Architects Award.

Feeda is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Texas Tech University, USA. He has a passion for hospitality design and extends this approach into residential projects, having contributed to the practice since 1994.

Clarence is a partner at GDP and a graduate of the University of Malaya. He has a strong focus on commercial and retail projects, contributing to award-winning developments such as Nu Sentral and One Sentral.

Haslinda is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Curtin University of Technology, Australia. She has worked on residential and commercial projects including the award-winning St Mary Residences and The Peak in Damansara Heights.

Yunus is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. He has led landmark projects in Malaysia, drawing on design sensitivity and technical expertise, and previously practiced as an architect in Dubai, UAE.

Wai Hong is a partner at GDP and a graduate of The Bartlett School of Architecture, UK. He was previously at Foster + Partners, where he worked on prestigious projects including the Apple Dubai Mall and Apple Piazza Liberty.

Sarah is a partner at GDP and a graduate of RMIT University in Melbourne, where she later became a tutor and co-ran a design studio while practicing at Fender Katsalidis Architects. She now co-heads R+, an all-female unit specializing in applied design research and strategies, founded in 2020.

Siok Lea is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Robert Gordon University, UK. She has worked on a wide range of luxury residential, commercial and hospitality projects, including The Conlay and Hilton Burau Bay Resorts.

Razief is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Robert Gordon University, UK. He specializes in project management and contract administration, with notable work including Tropicana Gardens, where he managed six building submissions and overlapping construction phases.

Marhami is a partner at GDP with over 20 years or experience. He has contributed to projects such as Battersea Power Station and Manchester Town Hall in the UK, and began his career at GDP designing the Multimedia University campus and the Ministry of Finance.

Mooi San is a partner at GDP and a graduate of Deakin University, Australia. Her expertise includes award-winning commercial and residential projects such as The Troika in Kuala Lumpur.

Zainuddin is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. He has contributed to projects including Panggung Anniversary, Boat House and the Utusan Melayu Corporate Headquarters.

Siang Ying is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She has worked on residential, commercial and urban planning projects with a focus on integrated architecture that promotes well-being and benefits communities.

Faizal is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. Since joining the practice in 2008, he has been immersed in projects spanning urban masterplans, offices, institutional, residential and hospitality developments.

Alphonsus is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of New South Wales, Sydney. Since joining the practice in 2003, he has worked on a wide range of residential, hospitality and mixed-use projects including KL Eco City.

Zaidi is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. His expertise spans healthcare, residential and mixed-use projects.

Tiar is a senior associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. He has contributed to large-scale projects including award-winning developments such as the KKR2 Tower and Utusan Melayu Corporate Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.

Melati is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Deakin University, Australia. She has worked on commercial, retail, mixed-use and residential projects, with a particular interest in regeneration and reuse of land and buildings.

Yap is an associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of Greenwich, UK. He has contributed to the design and delivery of retail, commercial and hospitality projects.

Rashiqah is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Her portfolio includes projects such as TRX City and Merdeka Mall KL 118.

Alvin is an associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of Melbourne. He has been involved in the design and implementation of residential, commercial, office and mixed-use developments.

Khazani is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. He has contributed to projects from design to completion including NuSentral, The Altium and KL Pavilion Residences.

Danial is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara and the University of East London. His work includes residential and hospitality projects such as the award-winning Amari Spice Hotel in Penang.

Farhana is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Sains Malaysia. She has led notable projects including Masjid Albukhary Penang, Setia Federal Hill Master Plan and Enlace Commercial for Pantai Sentral Park. 

Nor Azlina is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Since joining in 2012, she has worked on integrated projects including SJCC, TRX Masterplan and Pavilion Hotel.

Hazimin is an associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of Newcastle, Australia. His projects include residential developments such as The Astaka tower in Johor.

Pei Jin is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She specializes in luxury residential and hospitality projects, contributing to award-winning developments such as TRX Residences.

Shiela is an associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of Westminster. She co-heads R+, an applied design research and strategy studio founded in 2020.

Mir is an associate at GDP and a graduate of the University of Malaya. His award-winning projects include Arcoris Mont Kiara and Equatorial Plaza.

Christopher is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Oxford Brookes and the Architectural Association, UK. He has worked on award-winning projects in the UK and has led institutional, commercial, retail and residential developments at GDP.

Syamira is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Sains Malaysia. She focuses on conceptual and design work across institutional, commercial, retail and residential projects, including the contemporary PNB Mosque.

Ikmal is an associate at GDP and a graduate of RMIT University. His projects include Radia, Permata Sapura, Masjid Al-Sultan Abdullah and a data centre in Kuala Selangor.

Intan is an associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Mara. Her work focuses on high-rise residential design, including the award-winning Lucentia Residences at BBCC.

Nor Azlina is a technical associate at GDP and a graduate of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She specializes in designing and delivering commercial and retail projects.

Nur Azlina is a technical associate at GDP and a graduate of Polytechnic Sultan Ahmad Shah. Her work focuses on technical architectural design and the integration of innovative building technologies across a diverse range of projects.