Sarly Adre Sarkum
| Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
1 May 1975 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Alma mater | Malay College Kuala Kangsar, Universiti Sains Malaysia, University of Liverpool |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Practice | [SA]² or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn. Bhd. |
Ar. Sarly Adre Sarkum is an architecture futurist,[1][2][3] sustainability proponent[4][5] and design activist.[6][7] Currently he helms the hybrid architectural design firm [SA]2 or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn. Bhd. which combines cutting edge architectural design solutions[8] with extensive researched based explorative approach to solve challenging integrated design problems. He is the Immediate Past President of the Malaysia Green Building Confederation[9] which is Malaysia's Green Building Council under the auspices of the World Green Building Council. He is also currently an elected council member[10] of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (The Malaysian Institute of Architects).[11] He currently sits as one of the five directors of the GBI Green Rating Tool.
In 2010 he also developed the Seascraper for the Evolo Skyscraper Competition in 2010.
Early life and education
Sarly Adre was born in 1975 at the Hospital Besar Kuala Lumpur. His primary education was at Sekolah Kebangsaaan Tengku Raudzah in Alor Setar, Kedah, Wellesley Primary School in Penang and King George V Primary School in Negeri Sembilan. Despite his personal struggle with dyslexia[12] his excellent performance in the in primary year 5 National Standardised Assessment Exam earned him a place in the premier school Malay College Kuala Kangsar.
He later did his 'A' Levels in Mara Science College Kuala Lumpur (MSMKL - Maktab Sains Mara Kuala Lumpur) in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur in 1993 he won the nation wide science essay writing competition by BP (British Petroleum) Malaysia[13] with his essay entitled "Renewable Energy Resources for a Sustainable Development in Malaysia" which he became Malaysia's representative for the 35th London International Youth Science Forum[14] under BP's full sponsorship.He continued his architectural preparatory studies at Institut Teknologi Mara Shah Alam. He subsequently obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with Honours from the University of Liverpool. After returning to Malaysia he spent a year out for practical experience and to complete a family project after which he pursued a post graduate degree[15] at Universiti Sains Malaysia. He was conferred the Bachelor of Architecture (Honours). He was also awarded the 'Gold Medal' for being the best student[16] in Architecture at the university in 2001. His graduating Project Neo Tamingsari - Cynosural Nexus For Cyber Technetronic Defence[17] was chosen to represent Malaysia in the first Archiprix International in Rotterdam Netherlands as one of the world's best graduating project. The project was supervised by Dr Ku Azhar Ku Hassan, Dr Kenneth Yeang and Mr. Azmiluddin.[18] At the Archprix International Workshop he lead the team consisting of Japanese architects Maya Nishikori and Tsuyoshi Noguchi, under the supervision of Kamiel Klaasse with Michel Schreinemachers to collaborate on a project named Phat House. The Phat House is a house that transforms itself in accordance with the users tendencies and whims with reference to the emerging 'hip hop' culture in Hoogvliet, Rotterdam.
Career
2001-2005
Sarly Adre started work with Penang's largest firm at the time Azza Associate Architect (Penang)
2005-2008
Sarly Adre then became a Senior Architect at FAA Architect in Kuala Lumpur
2008-2009
Sarly Adre became Associate Director at Aza Project Consultancy Sdn Bhd
2009-2013
Upon obtaining his Part 3 Professional Architecture License from the Board or Architects Malaysia. He became a partner at BDA Architects Sdn Bhd[19] and lead the Kuala Lumpur office of the Architectural Firm.
2013-current
After relinquishing all shares of BDA Architects Sdn. Bhd.in 2013 Sarly Adre then founded and lead [SA]² or Sarly Adre Sarkum Architecture Sdn. Bhd. which epitomised his belief in a new form of architectural practice which uses disruptive technologies at its very core to generate more efficiency and facilitate better design.
Exhibitions
- 12th Venice Biennale of Architecture (2010)[20] - Representing Malaysia[21]
- 13th Venice Biennale of Architecture (2012)[22] - Representing Malaysia[23] He design the Malaysian Pavilion[24] display to hold all the other exhibits, the polymorhic form was dubbed 'The Armature' was constructed out of steel.[25]
- 14th Venice Biennale of Architecture (2014)[26][27]- He played a pivotal role in the representing Malaysia[28] in the 14th Venice Biennale of Architecture as co-curator[29] of the Malaysian Pavilion. The Malaysian pavilion[30] had a theme of "Sufficiency"[31] which promotes the idea to satisfy the need rather than the want.[32] The theme resonated well with the overall exhibition theme of 'Fundamentals"[33] which was directed and curated by Rem Koolhaas. As a firm he submitted a piece of work titled "3D Printed Neighbourhood"[34] as a response to the overwhelming need for housing in the coming century.
- Malaysia Pavilion - After the successful showing of the Malaysian Pavilion in the Venice Biennale of Architecture (2014), the whole Malaysian Pavilion was reconstructed and showcased at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus in January 2015[35] for the benefit of the Malaysian Public.[36]
- 30 Under 40: Revisited 2015[37] - Exhibition highlighting selected works of architects showcased in the 30 under 40 : Emerging Architects book after nearly five years the book has been published.
Publications
Appearance in Books
- 30 under 40 - Emerging Malaysian Architects[38] - ISBN 9789675264078 - Publisher: PAM Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (Malaysian Institute of Architects) - Year Published: 2013 - Pages 133 pgs
- Cities of Tomorrow - Envisioning The Future of Urban Habitat[39][40] - Edited by: Carlo Aiello - ISBN 9780981665832 - Publisher: Evolo Press - Year Published: 2013 - Pages: 122 pgs
- Schwimmende Wohnbauten: Grundlagen (German) (Floating Residential Buildings: Basics)[41] - Authors: Horst Stopp and Peter Strangfeld - ISBN 9783410204060 - Publisher: Beuth Praxis Year Published: 2012 - Pages: 194 pgs
External links
References
- ↑ Fox, Stuart (12 March 2010). "Concept Waterscraper Brings Monumental Architecture Into The Open Sea". www.popsci.com. Popular Science Magazine. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Future Architecture for Combating Environmental Changes". www.pilkington.com. Pilkington Glass News. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Sky Scraper of the Future". eGFI Magazine & Website. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Malaysia's Green Building Tool and Its Best Practices | Sarly Adre Sarkum, MGBC". Asian Green Buildings. 13 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ K, Emily (26 August 2015). "Seminar to promote adoption of green buildings in Malaysia". The Star, Malaysia (Community Section). Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "9th Asia Pacific Structural Engineering and Construction Conference & 8th ASEAN Civil Engineering Conference (APSEC-ACEC 2015)". Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Prakash, Gana (2 April 2015). "Malaysians amongst Asia's top young architects and interior designers". Citizen Journalists Malaysia - Telling The Rakyat's Story. Citizen Journalists Malaysia. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Rafee, Hannah (13 June 2015). "Top architects and developers honoured at BCI Asia Awards 2015". The Edge - Property News. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Kok, Yen Kwan (14 May 2016). "MGBC Board Members 2016 - 2017". Malaysia Green Building Confederation. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Sulong, Suryati (May 2016). "List of PAM Council 2016-2017". PAM official Website. Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ Ibrahim, Zarina (15 May 2016). "PAM council Member 2016-2017". Malaysian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Abdul Kadir, Rosmalina (2011). "KOSMO: Arkitek Disleksia - menangkis stigma lembam". KOSMO Newspaper. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Kaur, Darshan (22 July 1993). "MARA Student Wins Trip to London for Science Forum". New Straits Times. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ "35th London International Youth Science Forum". www,liysf.org.uk. 1995. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ "Thesis Project Title - Final Year Architecture". Housing Building Planing Faculty. Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Wan Abidin, Wan Burhanuddin (20 February 2001). "Minutes of Academic Meeting 01 - USM School of Housing Building and Planning". www.hbp.usm.my. Universiti Sains Malaysia. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ The Archiprix Foundation, Archiprix international (2001). "NEO TAMINGSARI CYNOSURAL NEXUS FOR CYBER TECHNETRONIC DEFENCE". Archiprix international. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ Archiprix Foundation, Archiprix International (2001). "Designer and Project Profile". Archiprix Foundation. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
- ↑ "BDA Architects Sdn Bhd Profile". PAM Directory. PAM Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia. 3 July 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "National Participations - 12th International Architecture Exhibition". www.labiennale.org. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Venezia. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "12. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura - Malesia". www.exibart.com. Exibart.com. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "National Participations - 13th International Architecture Exhibition". www.labiennale.org. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Venezia. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "13. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura - Malesia". www.artribune.com. Art Tribune. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Sia, Andrew (23 July 2013). "Showcase of explosive ideas". The Star, The People's Paper. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Rafizan, Megat (6 September 2012). "VOICES: The Malaysia Pavilion for the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale 2012". GRADUATION SHOW 2012. Andy Simionato. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "A century of 'painful process' at Venice Architecture Biennale 2014". The Star, Malaysia's Leading Daily. 10 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "National Participations - 14th International Architecture Exhibition". www.labiennale.org. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura, Venezia. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "14. Mostra Internazionale di Architettura - Malesia". Artribune. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Malaysian architects to showcase work at Venice Biennale". The Edge Property. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Malaysia to be Represented at Venice Biennale 2014". New Sabah Times (English). 21 May 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2016 – via www.matrade.gov.my.
- ↑ Watkins, Katie (26 July 2014). "Sufficiency – Inside the Malaysia Pavilion at the 2014 Venice Biennale". Arch Daily. Arch Daily - the world's most visited architectue website. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Malaysian architects to showcase work at Venice Biennale - The Edge Financial Daily". 6 June 2014 – via http://www.theedgeproperty.com.my/.
- ↑ Wainwright, Oliver (12 March 2014). "Rem Koolhaas's Venice Biennale will 'be about architecture, not architects'". The Guardian Daily UK. Retrieved 1 November 2016 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ Ing., Dog. (28 June 2014). ""3D Printed Neighbourhoud" by Sarly Adre Sarkum, Qhawarizmi Norhisham, Yasmin Abdul Rahman, Erdayu Os'hara Omar [Venice - 28 June 2014]". Flickr. Dog. Inc. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
- ↑ "Venice Biennale 2014, Malaysia Pavilion". Architecture Malaysia Vol.27 Issue 1. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ Ng, Karmun (8 January 2015). "'Malaysia Pavilion' premiered at La Biennale de Venezia 2014 arrives in Malaysia". Malaysia Tatler. Retrieved 1 November 2016 – via http://my.asiatatler.com/.
- ↑ Sheela, Chandran (14 October 2015). "Designs by some of Malaysia's innovative architects on exhibit". The Star - Section 2. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "30 under 40 - Emerging Malaysian Architects". Behance. Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM). Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ Aiello, Carlo (1 January 2013). "Cities of Tomorrow - Envisioning The Future of Urban Habitat". shop.evolo.us. Evolo Press. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ Aiello, Carlo. "Cities of Tomorrow: Envisioning the Future of Urban Habitat". Google Books. Google. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ↑ "Floating Residential - Basics". www.beuth.de. Beuth Verlag GmbH. June 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
