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ARCHIDEX 2014 celebrates its 15th installment as part of a pillar of five major events for the region’s architecture, interior design and building industry’s most important date.
(Kuala Lumpur, June 2014) – The stage is set for South East Asia’s leading business event for the professional architecture, interior design and building industry to be held from 25 – 28 June 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia.
ARCHIDEX 2014 celebrates its 15th installment as part of a pillar of six major events for the region’s architecture, interior design and building industry’s most important date, namely the 16th Asian Congress of Architects (ACA 16), a major bi-annual architecture conference, hosted by PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects); the 35th Council Meeting of Architects Regional Council of Asia (ARCASIA), DATUM:KL (International Architectural Design Conference), KLDF (Kuala Lumpur Design Forum), GBF (Green Building Forum) and PPF (Professional Practice Forum).
ARCHIDEX has evolved into Malaysia’s largest multi-national exhibition and networking event in the industry’s trade calendar. It has also earned itself a pivotal position as a leading gathering among South East Asia’s fraternity of architects, urban planners, interior designers, academicians, students and various industry professionals.
This year, ARCHIDEX co-locates with ECO-B (3rd Eco Building & Design Exhibition), which provides a highly effective platform to explore a growing interest in environmentally responsible buildings.
ECO-B is a significant annual exhibition that industry professionals look forward to. It caters to an exponential rise of global interest in green building technologies, designs and solutions. The latest methods and expertise will be shared amongst professionals, as well as the newest sustainable materials and products for various applications that are aesthetically appealing yet renewable. Green building assessment tools and rating consultations are also part of ECO-B exhibition.
Leading expertise
ARCHIDEX 2014 is jointly organised by PAM (Malaysian Institute of Architects) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, a reputable Malaysian business trade show and lifestyle exhibition Organiser.
“This year’s ARCHIDEX marks a milestone for us as we celebrate our 15th installment of a hugely successful exhibition that has grown in size, strength and influence. Not only has ARCHIDEX become the most anticipated annual event in the architecture and building industry, it has evolved as an exciting and strategic ground for industry professionals across the region to gather”, said Dato’ Vincent Lim, the President of C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, the Joint Organiser of ARCHIDEX and ECO-B.
“We are immensely honoured to play a part in fostering a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among these businesses and we hope to celebrate together through ARCHIDEX and ECO-B with an even bigger show to benefit the industry.” Dato' Vincent Lim further added.
The Asian Congress of Architects (ACA) has been hosted in Malaysia for the third time since 2000 and 1986. “With the ACA 16 theme of RejuveNATION, we hope that these sessions will serve to stimulate, inspire and provoke you to think about the future of global architecture, and launch lively debates. We strongly believe that a highly trained and ever learning professional force of architects and an informed public are prerequisites for a continual improvement of the quality of life in our societies”, said Ar. Chan Seong Aun, President of PAM and the ACA 16 Organising Chairman.
“Over 5,000 participants are expected for the ACA16 conference, which we envisage to be the definitive regional event for architecture, design and arts,” Ar. Chan further added.
The 16th Asian Congress of Architects comprises the 35th Council Meeting of the ARCASIA, meetings of ARCASIA Committee of Architectural Education (ACAE), ARCASIA Committee of Professional Practice (ACPP), ARCASIA Committee of Social Responsibility (ACSR) and ARCASIA Committee of Green and Sustainability (ACGS), DATUM:KL, KLDF, GBF, PPF, an architecture social responsible forum (ACSR) a student jamboree, exhibitions, architectural tours, a gala dinner, a social party called the Friendship Night, and 2 ARCASIA Architecture Awards ceremony, one of which is dedicated to emerging architects of Asia.
Welcoming the world
ARCHIDEX has opened its doors to over thousands of participants and visitors to date, including 32,300 in 2013. The exhibition is already sold out with 1,250 exhibition booths by nearly 500 local and international companies spreading out in 9 exhibition halls. ECO-B will be held concurrently at the adjacent Mandarin Oriental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, steps away from the convention centre.
A larger presence by 17 countries will be seen this year, hailing from Austria, Australia, China, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Malaysia. Five country pavilions include Austria, Germany, Singapore, Korea and China.
As in previous editions, ARCHIDEX creates an invaluable and vibrant arena for dialogue, learning and networking for industry professionals and students from around the world. Along with daily presentations and talks, discussions, meetings, awards, product launches, booth parties, hosted cocktails and dinners to keep delegates’ events calendar packed.
There are also the not-to-be-missed trade talks – Biz@ARCHIDEX and Biz@ECO-B, which are trade presentations by selected exhibitors whom will be featuring the latest insights of their respective products and its technical facts. Participants learn and get the latest visions on the products of the built environment for industry professionals.
Continuing its successful runs from the previous years, there are also the New Product Awards and the New Eco Product Award to recognise outstanding participants. A total of 68 products have been submitted by 66 exhibitors. These products will be judged on-site and the awards will be presented during the Building Industry Gala (BIG Night).
Visitors who pre-register online and visit the exhibition stand a chance to win KARE designer pieces worth RM15,000 and there is also the Visit & Win contest sponsored by Hormann, where 2 lucky visitors who visit Hormann’s booth at the German Pavilion in Hall 1, stand a chance to win 2 tickets to Munich, Germany. Terms and conditions apply.
CPD points are applicable for architects visiting ARCHIDEX and ECO-B and attending the Biztalk@ARCHIDEX and Biztalk@ECO-B respectively. The CPD Point counter is located at the ARCHIDEX Lounge which is sponsored by Niro Granite. It is the preferred Swiss Quality tile and for over 3 decades has succeeded in preserving the Swiss Heritage of always delivering high quality products and services.
The Gold Sponsor of ARCHIDEX 2014 is LAMITAK. LAMITAK has breathed new life into laminates for over a decade through innovative designs, that reimagines the possibilities of surface style. The Sponsor is HOTO, Malaysia’s foremost manufacturer of stainless steel ornamental tubes for a variety of architectural, engineering and decorative applications.
The Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS) has honoured ARCHIDEX with an Award for Industry Excellence 2011 and also the Best Trade Exhibition 2013.
ARCHIDEX and ECO-B will kick-start this 25 – 28 June 2014 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. This is a trade exhibition, open to persons 16 years and above, and registration is required for entry.
Pre-registration to visit is now available at www.archidex.com.my
About the 15th Malaysia Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (ARCHIDEX)
ARCHIDEX is Malaysia’s largest annual trade exhibition that has evolved from covering just the interior design industry to every segment encompassing the entire architecture, design and building trade. In 2006, C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd combined efforts with the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia/PAM) to cohesively rebrand what were individual trade exhibitions to become what is known as ARCHIDEX today.
About the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia/PAM)
PAM is the official representation of Malaysia’s registered community of architects. The institute’s primary objective is for the advancement and elevation of the field of architecture and the various arts and sciences connected with it. The institute provides a framework for its members to operate effectively.
About C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd
C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd has been delivering hugely successful, world-class trade and lifestyle exhibitions since its inception in 1993. The company is known for its excellent reputation in creating and delivering focused events and exhibitions through strategic partnerships and creative cooperation.
Besides ARCHIDEX and ECO-B, among the major events organised are HOMEDEC (Home Décor and Design Exhibition), ITEX (International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exhibition). It also publishes the popular home and décor magazine – HOMEDEC, published jointly with MPH Group.