Century-old institute PAM gets a new (and green) home


Unique feature: Diagonally-stacked and landscaped open atriums through the building’s centre promote cross ventilation – not to mention an interesting aesthetic touch. Photos: The Star/Sam Tham

The almost 100-year-old Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) finally has a place to truly call home, one that was redesigned specially for the institute by its own members.

PAM, or the Malaysian Institute of Architects, were occupying Wisma Bandar on Jalan Tangsi, Kuala Lumpur, when it bought a four-storey former warehouse in 2010 to turn into its new home.

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