Sarawak architect wins prestigious design award

Lau (second left) presenting the award to Abang Johari (second right) recently.

KUCHING, Dec 27: Dato Sri John Lau of Arkitek Kdi Sdn Bhd made Sarawak proud after winning the prestigious Asia Pacific Property Awards recently in Bangkok, Thailand.

The Sarawakian-born architect won for his design of the Borneo Convention Center Kuching (BCCK). It was judged by a panel of 80 most esteem industry experts on the design, quality, service, innovation, originality and commitment to sustainability.

Lau’s design of the BCCK competed against the most exclusive and best properties across the Asia Pacific region.

He presented his award to the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during a courtesy call recently.

The award is a world-renowned mark of excellence for developers, architecture firms and property investors who, as a community of professionals, celebrate the highest level of achievements around the world.— DayakDaily