Our People

The team shares a common belief that every project carries a unique set of problems and challenges and our team is encouraged to endeavour to explore, to discover, to continually create and to solve in an inventive fashion. Differing philosophies, talents and interests are nurtured and supported to promote novel ways of assessing challenges and honing skills. The team is the driving force to meet these challenges with solutions that are imaginative yet practical and always original and they are continuously urged to realise that design is only effective when there is contextual planning with identification and assessment of urban issues, including awareness of community. The aspirations of both client and community are viewed as fundamental in planning and design. Thus the LLA team has developed enviable skills of manoeuvring and urging continuous consultation with community and client so as to attain the worthiest outcome with the least angst.

Professor Ar. Laurence Loh

Director

Adjunct Professor, University of Hong Kong AADip, ICOMOS, APAM, LAM, MIID, FHKICON

Ar. Ong Jin Cheng

Director

B.Arch (ADEL.) FPAM, LAM, MIID

Ar. Eric Kang Hoo Chong

Director

B.Arch Hons (UCD), APAM, LAM

“We now find Laurence Loh at the helm of engaging poetics in architecture.” Jon Lim ‘The Penang House. Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887 – 2017 ‘2022

Laurence has spent the past 35 years protecting, conserving, managing, and sustaining the cultural heritage of Malaysia. A product of the Architectural Association, London, Laurence’s expertise, and contributions in cultural and built heritage have been acknowledged both nationally and regionally.

Best known for the benchmark restoration of Cheong Fatt Tze-the Blue Mansion in Penang that won ‘Most Excellent Project at the inaugural UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2000, Laurence has garnered subsequent UNESCO awards for the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Malacca, Stadium Merdeka, Malaysia’s independence stadium and Suffolk House in Penang, the earliest surviving Anglo-Indian Georgian mansion in South-East Asia. His Lunas Rubber Smokehouse project, a community cum conservation project with schoolchildren was shortlisted for the 2010 Aga Khan Awards. Laurence was the UNESCO on-site Assessor for the World Heritage Listing of both Macau and Kaiping, China as well as the evaluator for Luang Prabang, Laos recently in 2022.

Laurence plans and designs and teaches at the University of Hong Kong and at the ICOMOS International Centre in Rome as well as at the Asian Academy for Cultural Heritage Management. He works closely with the Getty Foundation, L.A. in organising planning courses for the region.

A past President of Badan Warisan Malaysia, the Heritage of Malaysia Trust, he provides advocacy as well as advisory services and skills training within the whole spectrum of cultural heritage conservation. Laurence is also a director of ThinkCity, a subsidiary company of Khazanah National, Malaysia’s sovereign fund, that manages a grants program for urban regeneration throughout Malaysia.

Laurence was recently awarded the PAM Gold Medal for Design Excellence and contributions to the profession, Malaysian architects’ highest accolade.

“Critical thinking, creativity and social responsibility are the cornerstones (of my architecture).” L.Loh ‘Solutions’ LLA architects 2008

“You rarely see an architect that goes to such details and attention to things (bigger picture), tailor to what client wants and push boundaries”. Client 2022

Jin Cheng is an architect known for his expertise in place-making with a passion for sustainable practices. His achievements in this field have earned him recognition and respect from his peers and he was elected a Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Architects in 2010.

However, what sets him apart in the architectural world is his unwavering commitment to social and community responsibilities. From socially inclusive projects for the less fortunate such as safe passage for the visually impaired to revolutionising different concepts of urban farming, Jin Cheng is resolute in his view that professionals are responsible for our shared future. Recognising the need to address climate change and food security, Jin Cheng believes in integrating sustainable practices into architectural designs, leading to the committed development of the concept of ‘green and edible buildings.

The idea of recycling, up-cycling, and giving used materials a new ‘lease of life’ is central to his designs and being an artisanal craftsman himself, Jin Cheng enjoys working with distressed and weathered materials like wood and metals.

“I feel proud because LLA is associated with a legacy – when people talk about doing things right, with a conscience- we are deemed to be opinionated – we will do the right things” Senior Staff

“Specialist delivery partners” – virtual collaboration; delivering buildings on time; know how to do it very well (they are the experts at it) – he guarantees that they will deliver on time.” Eric’s Hypermarket client 2021

30 years with the Firm has shaped Eric’s professional attitudes and his realization that cultural and social traditions, climate, technology, and cost-efficiency must all be given equal weightage when seeking right solutions. Eric has personally designed and implemented more than 20 Tesco hypermarkets throughout the country in addition to commercial centres and residential projects.

Managing the satellite office in Kuala Lumpur, Eric is a one-stop centre, an end-to-end execution top-notch system. Eric will listen, propose, and advise, design, execute, manage, control and deliver on time, everything a client could possibly want.

Professor Ar. Laurence Loh

Director

Adjunct Professor, University of Hong Kong AADip, ICOMOS, APAM, LAM, MIID, FHKICON

“We now find Laurence Loh at the helm of engaging poetics in architecture.”Jon Lim ‘The Penang House. Rise of the Malaysian Architect 1887 – 2017 ‘2022

Laurence has spent the past 35 years protecting, conserving, managing, and sustaining the cultural heritage of Malaysia. A product of the Architectural Association, London, Laurence’s expertise, and contributions in cultural and built heritage have been acknowledged both nationally and regionally.

Best known for the benchmark restoration of Cheong Fatt Tze-the Blue Mansion in Penang that won ‘Most Excellent Project at the inaugural UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2000, Laurence has garnered subsequent UNESCO awards for the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Malacca, Stadium Merdeka, Malaysia’s independence stadium and Suffolk House in Penang, the earliest surviving Anglo-Indian Georgian mansion in South-East Asia. His Lunas Rubber Smokehouse project, a community cum conservation project with schoolchildren was shortlisted for the 2010 Aga Khan Awards. Laurence was the UNESCO on-site Assessor for the World Heritage Listing of both Macau and Kaiping, China as well as the evaluator for Luang Prabang, Laos recently in 2022.

Laurence plans and designs and teaches at the University of Hong Kong and at the ICOMOS International Centre in Rome as well as at the Asian Academy for Cultural Heritage Management. He works closely with the Getty Foundation, L.A. in organising planning courses for the region.

A past President of Badan Warisan Malaysia, the Heritage of Malaysia Trust, he provides advocacy as well as advisory services and skills training within the whole spectrum of cultural heritage conservation. Laurence is also a director of ThinkCity, a subsidiary company of Khazanah National, Malaysia’s sovereign fund, that manages a grants program for urban regeneration throughout Malaysia.

Laurence was recently awarded the PAM Gold Medal for Design Excellence and contributions to the profession, Malaysian architects’ highest accolade.

“Critical thinking, creativity and social responsibility are the cornerstones (of my architecture).” L.Loh ‘Solutions’ LLA architects 2008

Ar. Ong Jin Cheng

Director

B.Arch (ADEL.) FPAM, LAM, MIID

“You rarely see an architect that goes to such details and attention to things (bigger picture), tailor to what client wants and push boundaries”. Client 2022

Jin Cheng is an architect known for his expertise in place-making with a passion for sustainable practices. His achievements in this field have earned him recognition and respect from his peers and he was elected a Fellow of the Malaysian Institute of Architects in 2010.

However, what sets him apart in the architectural world is his unwavering commitment to social and community responsibilities. From socially inclusive projects for the less fortunate such as safe passage for the visually impaired to revolutionising different concepts of urban farming, Jin Cheng is resolute in his view that professionals are responsible for our shared future. Recognising the need to address climate change and food security, Jin Cheng believes in integrating sustainable practices into architectural designs, leading to the committed development of the concept of ‘green and edible buildings.

Ar. Eric Kang Hoo Chong

Director

B.Arch Hons (UCD), APAM, LAM

“Specialist delivery partners” – virtual collaboration; delivering buildings on time; know how to do it very well (they are the experts at it) – he guarantees that they will deliver on time.” Eric’s Hypermarket client 2021

30 years with the Firm has shaped Eric’s professional attitudes and his realization that cultural and social traditions, climate, technology, and cost-efficiency must all be given equal weightage when seeking right solutions. Eric has personally designed and implemented more than 20 Tesco hypermarkets throughout the country in addition to commercial centres and residential projects.

Managing the satellite office in Kuala Lumpur, Eric is a one-stop centre, an end-to-end execution top-notch system. Eric will listen, propose, and advise, design, execute, manage, control and deliver on time, everything a client could possibly want.

Foo E Leen

Director

B.Arch (Hons) UTM, M.Sc, B.Eng Politecnico Di Milano

Ar. Safuan Azman

Associate

BSc. Arch (Hons) IIUM, Pg. Dip. Arch Oxford School of Architecture

Sean Pee

Associate

B.A.(Hons) The University of Liverpool; MArch The University of Sheffield; RIBA Part 2, RTPI; GBI Facillitator

“It’s very hard for us to get another architectural consultancy where LLA are – in terms of design standards, ways of working, people” “The work, the proposals, ideas, the rendering – in my opinion it’s outstanding work.” E Leen’s Corporate Client 2022

E Leen chose a path less trodden by young Malaysian architects. After completing her B.Arch(Hons) at UTM, she headed to Italy. Despite language barriers, she successfully completed an M.Sc in Building Engineering at Politecnico Di Milano. E Leen was actively involved in post-tragedy housing schemes, designing sustainable housing projects under the flagship of Architetto Arturo Montanelli in Milan. Even then her focus was resolute on sustainable design and environmental management.

Since 2010, E Leen’s exponential growth has been focused on both conservation and contemporary works. She believes value added design is not necessarily complex in nature. However, every project that E Leen undertakes whether simple or convoluted and complicated, she relentlessly pursues design excellence and notions that are responsive not only to climatic and contextual needs but also to the balance of community, culture, and place in the built environment.

To say she has grown extremely proficient is an understatement. International conglomerates like IKEA (IKANO) and BOSCH have grown to rely on her outstanding ability to break down their needs and to gauge their complex requisites.

“ Service to the client – I mean emotionally: how we actually sit down with the clients to go through the whole project, really let them understand and somehow create awareness; in a way we hold hands with them throughout the project so that they don’t feel any disconnection … we continuously plan for how we can learn and grow alongside our clients, advocating ‘empathy’ … we do go the extra mile..” E Leen 2023

“…after the pre-design is done … speak about the scope of work, they understand, they come with first sketches – in a 1 hour meeting we are able to give new inputs, discuss things – they understand completely.” Safuan’s Client 2022

Safuan Azman, an architect with a BSc. Arch (Hons) from IIUM and a PG. Dip. Arch from the Oxford Brookes School of Architecture is big on historic preservation. His achievements and specialty lie in the fields of conservation and adaptive reuse, as well as the design of public spaces. He is passionate in bridging the lessons learnt from built and natural history incorporating present and future spatial needs. Safuan firmly believes that by understanding the significance of our architectural and cultural heritage, it can greatly help in shaping leadership and innovation in contemporary architecture.

His interest in mastering artistic mediums serves as an integral part of his creative process to effectively harness and convey ideas. As part of the team, Safuan strives to pursue, intervene, and build upon the firm’s legacy, focusing on design excellence that encompasses humanity, the environment, and cultural preservation.

Some of the notable projects that have showcased his ability to blend historical context with innovative design solutions are the UAB building (PAM Building of the Year 2019) and the Penang Hill Funicular Stations. A credible artist, Safuan draws and paints in his leisure hours.

“Professionally very sound team – technically good – very strong in Architectural elements” Safuan’s Local Corporate client 2021

Their philosophy with design – they don’t overdo things; they don’t simply propose. Some architects want to do all kinds of thing – grandeur when it’s not needed. Compared to other architects, they really think through our problems & challenges, and help to solve through design.” Sean’s Client 2021

Sean is one of the acknowledged key personnel of LLA. He recognizes that every client is important, and he focuses on servicing that client to the best of his capabilities. These competences span the entire gamut of critical analysis to exploration, planning, design and site solutions and innovations.

Sean can shape and strategize yet is open to contemporary ideas and needs. He project-manages and critically explores design iterations while continuously cultivating effective and innovative processes.

Sean is a GBI facilitator as well as houseplant enthusiast, an interest that adds a quirky touch to his personality and sensibilities. With his competency in integrated Building Information Modelling and construction management skill sets he is now focused on implementing environmentally responsive good practices for all LLA projects.

“Very, very good in concepts – and in details too. The details we have seen in the design – quality of design I have not seen from other firms in Asia.” …the teamwork with them – it’s great. Outstanding, really. They understand … whenever I have technical issues and I contact them I get a response straightaway” Client 2022

Foo E Leen

Director

B.Arch (Hons) UTM, M.Sc, B.Eng Politecnico Di Milano

“It’s very hard for us to get another architectural consultancy where LLA are – in terms of design standards, ways of working, people” “The work, the proposals, ideas, the rendering – in my opinion it’s outstanding work.” E Leen’s Corporate Client 2022

E Leen chose a path less trodden by young Malaysian architects. After completing her B.Arch(Hons) at UTM, she headed to Italy. Despite language barriers, she successfully completed an M.Sc in Building Engineering at Politecnico Di Milano. E Leen was actively involved in post-tragedy housing schemes, designing sustainable housing projects under the flagship of Architetto Arturo Montanelli in Milan. Even then her focus was resolute on sustainable design and environmental management.

Since 2010, E Leen’s exponential growth has been focused on both conservation and contemporary works. She believes value added design is not necessarily complex in nature. However, every project that E Leen undertakes whether simple or convoluted and complicated, she relentlessly pursues design excellence and notions that are responsive not only to climatic and contextual needs but also to the balance of community, culture, and place in the built environment.

To say she has grown extremely proficient is an understatement. International conglomerates like IKEA (IKANO) and BOSCH have grown to rely on her outstanding ability to break down their needs and to gauge their complex requisites.

“ Service to the client – I mean emotionally: how we actually sit down with the clients to go through the whole project, really let them understand and somehow create awareness; in a way we hold hands with them throughout the project so that they don’t feel any disconnection … we continuously plan for how we can learn and grow alongside our clients, advocating ‘empathy’ … we do go the extra mile..” E Leen 2023

Ar. Safuan Azman

Associate

BSc. Arch (Hons) IIUM, Pg. Dip. Arch Oxford Brookes School of Architecture

“…after the pre-design is done … speak about the scope of work, they understand, they come with first sketches – in a 1 hour meeting we are able to give new inputs, discuss things – they understand completely.” Safuan’s Client 2022

Safuan Azman, an architect with a BSc. Arch (Hons) from IIUM and a PG. Dip. Arch from the Oxford Brookes School of Architecture is big on historic preservation. His achievements and specialty lie in the fields of conservation and adaptive reuse, as well as the design of public spaces. He is passionate in bridging the lessons learnt from built and natural history incorporating present and future spatial needs. Safuan firmly believes that by understanding the significance of our architectural and cultural heritage, it can greatly help in shaping leadership and innovation in contemporary architecture.

His interest in mastering artistic mediums serves as an integral part of his creative process to effectively harness and convey ideas. As part of the team, Safuan strives to pursue, intervene, and build upon the firm’s legacy, focusing on design excellence that encompasses humanity, the environment, and cultural preservation.

Some of the notable projects that have showcased his ability to blend historical context with innovative design solutions are the UAB building (PAM Building of the Year 2019) and the Penang Hill Funicular Stations. A credible artist, Safuan draws and paints in his leisure hours.

“Professionally very sound team – technically good – very strong in Architectural elements” Safuan’s Local Corporate client 2021

Sean Pee

Associate

B.A.(Hons) University of Liverpool; MArch University of Sheffield; RIBA Part 2, RTPI; GBI Facillitator

“Their philosophy with design – they don’t overdo things; they don’t simply propose. Some architects want to do all kinds of thing – grandeur when it’s not needed. Compared to other architects, they really think through our problems & challenges, and help to solve through design.” Sean’s Client 2021

Sean is one of the acknowledged key personnel of LLA. He recognizes that every client is important, and he focuses on servicing that client to the best of his capabilities. These competences span the entire gamut of critical analysis to exploration, planning, design and site solutions and innovations.

Sean can shape and strategize yet is open to contemporary ideas and needs. He project-manages and critically explores design iterations while continuously cultivate effective and innovative processes.

Sean is a GBI facilitator as well as houseplant enthusiast, an interest that adds a quirky touch to his personality and sensibilities. With his competency in integrated Building Information Modelling and construction management skillsets he is now focused on implementing environmentally responsive good practices for all LLA projects.

“Very, very good in concepts – and in details too. The details we have seen in the design – quality of design I have not seen from other firms in Asia.” …the teamwork with them – it’s great. Outstanding, really. They understand … whenever I have technical issues and I contact them I get a response straightaway” Client 2022

Vivien Moey

Chief of Administration, Finance & HR Manager

Loh-Lim Lin Lee

Heritage Consultant, Historical & Social Researcher

BSc, MPhil London School of Economics, ICOMOS

Looi Chee Leong

Head of Technical & Compliance Department

Bringing her years of hard gained experience and corporate know-how into the Firm to oversee 3 vital areas of responsibility, Vivien ensures that efficiency, orderliness, and financial accountability and transparency underwrite the Firm’s operations, where integrity is the cornerstone. Her presence has ensured a resilient and ordered organization and structure to complement the profession of architecture with all its high-flying creativity and inventiveness.

‘Architectural conservation shouldn’t just be about ‘lessons from the past’, it should really be about future sustainability’ LL 2023

After 7 years as a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Lin Lee had a mid-life career change to the field of historic conservation and has served with the firm since its inception, cutting her teeth with the restoration of the famed Cheong Fatt Tze – The Blue Mansion. She serves as a UNESCO consultant, is a member of ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments & Sites) and is a Duncan Sandys-PATA Scholar for the Conservation Foundation of Britain.

Lin Lee is an acknowledged professional on intangible cultural heritage and remains the convenor of the Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards since 2004 and the initiator of the Penang Apprenticeship Programme for Artisans. She has also served as a UNESCO expert for the training of cultural heritage guides for World Heritage Sites as well as a UNESCO consultant for the Mountain Lushan World Heritage Site in Jiangxi Province, China.

In the Firm she works on conservation projects, research, management plans and reports and heritage impact assessments to the Local Authorities. Besides assisting in the management of the Blue Mansion and its interpretation for visitors, Lin Lee has authored several books on conservation and cultural heritage. As a senior council member of the Penang Heritage Trust and having worked successfully with the State Government for the listing of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, she is able to offer clients in-depth views and professional advice for conservation projects and adaptive re-use.

Looi has been the mainstay of the LLA’s technical team for more than 3 decades. He has honed his skills to form the strong construction know-how to support the ever-pivoting construction challenges whilst never compromising the creativity driven solutions.

Currently he is also assimilating his role as LLA’s liaison personnel, managing the statutory processes from start to the completion of each project. Genial and blessed with tongue-in-cheek humour, Looi has been a pivotal point of office social dynamics and is held in high esteem as a role figure in the firm.

Vivien Moey

Chief of Administration, Finance & HR Manager

Bringing her years of hard gained experience and corporate know-how into the Firm to oversee 3 vital areas of responsibility, Vivien ensures that efficiency, orderliness, and financial accountability and transparency underwrite the Firm’s operations, where integrity is the cornerstone. Her presence has ensured a resilient and ordered organization and structure to complement the profession of architecture with all its high-flying creativity and inventiveness.

Loh-Lim Lin Lee

Heritage Consultant, Historical & Social Researcher

BSc, MPhil London School of Economics, ICOMOS

‘Architectural conservation shouldn’t just be about ‘lessons from the past’, it should really be about future sustainability’ LL 2023

After 7 years as a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Lin Lee had a mid-life career change to the field of historic conservation and has served with the firm since its inception, cutting her teeth with the restoration of the famed Cheong Fatt Tze – The Blue Mansion. She serves as a UNESCO consultant, is a member of ICOMOS (International Council of Monuments & Sites) and is a Duncan Sandys-PATA Scholar for the Conservation Foundation of Britain.

Lin Lee is an acknowledged professional on intangible cultural heritage and remains the convenor of the Living Heritage Treasures of Penang Awards since 2004 and the initiator of the Penang Apprenticeship Programme for Artisans. She has also served as a UNESCO expert for the training of cultural heritage guides for World Heritage Sites as well as a UNESCO consultant for the Mountain Lushan World Heritage Site in Jiangxi Province, China.

In the Firm she works on conservation projects, research, management plans and reports and heritage impact assessments to the Local Authorities. Besides assisting in the management of the Blue Mansion and its interpretation for visitors, Lin Lee has authored several books on conservation and cultural heritage. As a senior council member of the Penang Heritage Trust and having worked successfully with the State Government for the listing of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, she is able to offer clients in-depth views and professional advice for conservation projects and adaptive re-use.

Looi Chee Leong

Head of Technical & Compliance Department

Looi has been the mainstay of the LLA’s technical team for more than 3 decades. He has honed his skills to form the strong construction know-how to support the ever-pivoting construction challenges whilst never compromising the creativity driven solutions.

Currently he is also assimilating his role as LLA’s liaison personnel, managing the statutory processes from start to the completion of each project. Genial and blessed with tongue-in-cheek humour, Looi has been a pivotal point of office social dynamics and is held in high esteem as a role figure in the firm.

Ramon Tan

Senior Project Manager

Wan Khairulhamiem

Project Architect (KL Office)

B.Arch UKM

Aisyah Hamzah

Design & Project Architect

B. Sc Arch, UITM, FAC. of Architecture, Planning & Surveying

With more than 20 years of on-site experience, Ramon represents LLA on site and stringently ensures that quality, safety, and timely delivery is not compromised. He has developed an invaluable skill of dealing with builders and contractors, resulting in timely delivery without compromising quality or budget.

Ramon’s technical knowledge of the craft of building and his project management experience will alleviate many of the anxieties faced by clients during the project implementation stage. Ramon’s hands-on approach, consolidated over the years creates confidence that any advice provided to the Client will be succinct and suitable. His sparkle and extroverted personality ensure that the Firm’s team stays in good spirits when Ramon is around.

Hamiem’s experiences have proven indispensable in focusing on and dealing with the multitude of complicated requirements for the firm’s hypermarket commissions and commercial malls. He handles meticulous project issues and diligently strives to achieve the design intent which significantly influences the final implementation of projects.

Aisyah has conveyed cultural diversity, professionalism, and more than 10 years of varied architectural experience to LLA. Her exposure to a wide range of projects ranging from hospitals to high rise residential and commercial buildings ensures that Aisyah can service a project with full and extensive knowledge.

Aisyah, with her architectural, planning, and surveying background, is fully capable of delivering a project, being able to envision how it flows and what is needed throughout the journey. She has also garnered an extensive and growing knowledge of building regulations and codes. Her calm and empathetic personality also enables her to be very conversant with liaison works with various Governmental departments.

Ramon Tan

Senior Project Manager

With more than 20 years of on-site experience, Ramon represents LLA on site and stringently ensures that quality, safety, and timely delivery is not compromised. He has developed an invaluable skill of dealing with builders and contractors, resulting in timely delivery without compromising quality or budget.

Ramon’s technical knowledge of the craft of building and his project management experience will alleviate many of the anxieties faced by clients during the project implementation stage. Ramon’s hands-on approach, consolidated over the years creates confidence that any advice provided to the Client will be succinct and suitable. His sparkle and extroverted personality ensure that the Firm’s team stays in good spirits when Ramon is around.

Wan Khairulhamiem

Design & Project Architect (KL Office)

B.Arch (UKM)

Hamiem’s experiences have proven indispensable in focusing on and dealing with the multitude of complicated requirements for the firm’s hypermarket commissions and commercial malls. He handles meticulous project issues and diligently strives to achieve the design intent which significantly influences the final implementation of projects.

Aisyah Hamzah

Design & Project Architect

B.Sc Arch (UITM)

Aisyah has conveyed cultural diversity, professionalism, and more than 10 years of varied architectural experience to LLA. Her exposure to a wide range of projects ranging from hospitals to high rise residential and commercial buildings ensures that Aisyah can service a project with full and extensive knowledge.

Aisyah, with her architectural, planning, and surveying background, is fully capable of delivering a project, being able to envision how it flows and what is needed throughout the journey. She has also garnered an extensive and growing knowledge of building regulations and codes. Her calm and empathetic personality also enables her to be very conversant with liaison works with various Governmental departments.

Bong Wei Jian

Design & Project Architect

M.Arch, UM; B.Sc, UM

A passionate architect with diverse experience in both contemporary architecture and conservation-related projects, Wei Jian returns to Malaysia after spending time in Singapore and China, working on a variety of projects. While he gained valuable experience across different project typologies, his true passion lies in conservation and sustainable design. Upon discovering an opportunity at LLA, he is eager to contribute his expertise to a firm that aligns with his professional interests, particularly in conservation architecture, where he has the opportunity to uncover the historical fabric and layers of the buildings, and preserve the tangible significance of the built environment.

Bong Wei Jian

Design & Project Architect

M.Arch, UM ; B.Sc, UM

Yeap Mun Teng

Design & Project Architect

M.Arch, USM

Liaw Qi

Design & Project Architect

B.Arch (Hons) Tsinghua University

A passionate architect with diverse experience in both contemporary architecture and conservation-related projects, Wei Jian returns to Malaysia after spending time in Singapore and China, working on a variety of projects. While he gained valuable experience across different project typologies, his true passion lies in conservation and sustainable design. Upon discovering an opportunity at LLA, he is eager to contribute his expertise to a firm that aligns with his professional interests, particularly in conservation architecture, where he has the opportunity to uncover the historical fabric and layers of the buildings, and preserve the tangible significance of the built environment.

Graduating from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mun Teng is not ready to be portrayed as an advocate of any particular architectural approach or philosophy. Instead she approaches every project with an openness to exploring its particular uniqueness and requirements, constraints and requisites. Given the vast range and types of projects handled by the Firm, this is a commendable approach and Mun Teng is a worthy complement to the LLA team.

Graduating during the pandemic from one of the most prestigious universities in the world and ranking 1st in China, Liaw Qi brought with her a completely different exposure and mindset to the practice. She is enthusiastic, relentless, and willing to push boundaries. She persists in challenging traditional design approaches without compromising aesthetics and sustainability. LLA looks forward to Liaw Qi making her mark as she embarks on the exciting journey-by-design.

Yeap Mun Teng

Design & Project Architect

M.Arch (USM)

Graduating from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Mun Teng is not ready to be portrayed as an advocate of any particular architectural approach or philosophy. Instead she approaches every project with an openness to exploring its particular uniqueness and requirements, constraints and requisites. Given the vast range and types of projects handled by the Firm, this is a commendable approach and Mun Teng is a worthy complement to the LLA team.

Liaw Qi

Design & Project Architect

B.Arch (Hons) Tsinghua University

Graduating during the pandemic from one of the most prestigious universities in the world and ranking 1st in China, Liaw Qi brought with her a completely different exposure and mindset to the practice. She is enthusiastic, relentless, and willing to push boundaries. She persists in challenging traditional design approaches without compromising aesthetics and sustainability. LLA looks forward to Liaw Qi making her mark as she embarks on the exciting journey-by-design.

Letisha Tham

Architectural Designer

B.Sc. Arch (Hons) UCSI

Despite being a newbie in the firm, Letisha has become totally immersed in the historic urban landscape and in the diverse cultural heritage projects that the firm is so well acknowledged for.

Letisha has brought with her a youthful creativity and an ability to encompass the many diverse aspects of cultural heritage conservation. From civil, communal, and residential upgrading in iconic Penang Hill to the royal enclave of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Letisha is able to engage convincingly with various levels of society and demonstrates great potential for professional and personal growth.

Lim Tze Quin, Clarisse

Architectural Designer

B.Sc (Hons) Taylors University

Clarisse brought community place making into LLA when she joined the Firm. Her involvement and past experiences in working with civil society and in community work in her own hometown have given her an awareness of the importance of trying to give back in any assignment. This forms a significant basis for insight and understanding in the design approach when working to transform communities and in any community driven or civic projects.

Clarisse attempts to be resilient and to persevere when faced with challenges and setbacks, especially during the stage of construction.. She is confidently developing her strength in dealing with the complexities in the field of architecture and the need to balance many different and sometimes opposing requirements set forth by Clients.

Lim Guo Chyuen

Architectural Designer

B.A. (Hons) The University of Sheffield

Guo has consistently demonstrated both technical proficiency and creativity in design. He has worked extensively on building refurbishment and conservation projects, and his pragmatic yet innovative approach to case-by-case challenges has proven invaluable to our team. His attention to detail, coupled with his proficiency in industry-standard software, has allowed him to produce work that is not only visually compelling but also grounded in practicality. Beyond his technical abilities, Guo is a highly motivated and driven individual. collaborate and communicate with colleagues, reflects his dedication to learning and growth.

Letisha Tham

Architectural Designer

B.Sc (Hons) Architecture, UCSI Univeristy

Lim Tze Quin, Clarisse

Architectural Designer

B.Sc (Hons) Architecture, Taylors University

Lim Guo Chyuen

Architectural Designer

B.A. (Hons) Architecture, The University of Sheffield

Despite being a newbie in the firm, Letisha has become totally immersed in the historic urban landscape and in the diverse cultural heritage projects that the firm is so well acknowledged for.

Letisha has brought with her a youthful creativity and an ability to encompass the many diverse aspects of cultural heritage conservation. From civil, communal, and residential upgrading in iconic Penang Hill to the royal enclave of Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Letisha is able to engage convincingly with various levels of society and demonstrates great potential for professional and personal growth.

Clarisse brought community place making into LLA when she joined the Firm. Her involvement and past experiences in working with civil society and in community work in her own hometown have given her an awareness of the importance of trying to give back in any assignment. This forms a significant basis for insight and understanding in the design approach when working to transform communities and in any community driven or civic projects.

Clarisse attempts to be resilient and to persevere when faced with challenges and setbacks, especially during the stage of construction.. She is confidently developing her strength in dealing with the complexities in the field of architecture and the need to balance many different and sometimes opposing requirements set forth by Clients.

Guo has consistently demonstrated both technical proficiency and creativity in design. He has worked extensively on building refurbishment and conservation projects, and his pragmatic yet innovative approach to case-by-case challenges has proven invaluable to our team. His attention to detail, coupled with his proficiency in industry-standard software, has allowed him to produce work that is not only visually compelling but also grounded in practicality. Beyond his technical abilities, Guo is a highly motivated and driven individual. collaborate and communicate with colleagues, reflects his dedication to learning and growth.

Chong Chen Lin

Senior Technical Personnel

Lin has steadily grown in her CAD skills as LLA grew over the years. She has become integral in the complex process of drafting and proves to be indispensable in the team. Her interests outside the studio have also dove-tailed nicely with the Firm’s growing social commitment to sustainability and the environment. Lin has gallantly taken up the mantle for the Firm’s efforts in hydroponics, aquaponics, sponsorship of sustainability efforts at centres for the blind, the disabled etc.

Eoh Bee Pheng

Senior Technical Personnel

Bee Pheng has been with LLA for more than 16 years demonstrating her ability to extend her skills to match changing demands in the drafting room. She has chosen to improve her own skills and has matured and absorbed responsibilities including mentoring and management

Zaini

Senior Technical Personnel

Eoh Bee Pheng

Senior Technical Personnel

Chong Chen Lin

Senior Technical Personnel

The CAD department of the KL branch of LLA has been developed, strengthened and held together by Zaini. To ensure that the Firm is able to offer the latest in the complexities of contemporary design, in detailing and in increasingly demanding site solutions, Zaini continues to hone his skills in state-of-the-art approaches to architectural drafting.

Bee Pheng has been with LLA for more than 16 years demonstrating her ability to extend her skills to match changing demands in the drafting room. She has chosen to improve her own skills and has matured and absorbed responsibilities including mentoring and management

Lin has steadily grown in her CAD skills as LLA grew over the years. She has become integral in the complex process of drafting and proves to be indispensable in the team. Her interests outside the studio have also dove-tailed nicely with the Firm’s growing social commitment to sustainability and the environment. Lin has gallantly taken up the mantle for the Firm’s efforts in hydroponics, aquaponics, sponsorship of sustainability efforts at centres for the blind, the disabled etc.

Zaini

Senior Technical Personnel

The CAD department of the KL branch of LLA has been developed, strengthened and held together by Zaini. To ensure that the Firm is able to offer the latest in the complexities of contemporary design, in detailing and in increasingly demanding site solutions, Zaini continues to hone his skills in state-of-the-art approaches to architectural drafting.

Gooi

Multimedia Coordinator & Lead Visualiser

Gooi plays a key role in the critical use of multimedia in the profession. His perceptive and highly developed skills in visualization as well as his astute knowledge of ‘internet of things solutions’ add immense value to projects. Gooi’s position will continue to be central to the growth of the firm, allowing it to stay relevant to rapidly changing technologies.

Gooi also enhances his creativity by engaging in 3D modelling in his after-office pursuits, in teaching editorial design at an art school and engaging in his love of buckle and rack designing.

Gooi

Multimedia Coordinator & Lead Visualiser

Ooh Tsuey Gook

Contracts and Administration

Thushan

Administration

Gooi plays a key role in the critical use of multimedia in the profession. His perceptive and highly developed skills in visualization as well as his astute knowledge of ‘internet of things solutions’ add immense value to projects. Gooi’s position will continue to be central to the growth of the firm, allowing it to stay relevant to rapidly changing technologies.

Gooi also enhances his creativity by engaging in 3D modelling in his after-office pursuits, in teaching editorial design at an art school and engaging in his love of buckle and rack designing.

20 years of dependability, reliability and focussed attention to detail. Ms Ooh ensures that contracts are timely and correct, having the experience and judgement to plan ahead and ensure that all clerical needs are met. Her presence has assisted in LLA’s stance that its reputation is built on attention to detail, prompt and accurate responses and rock solid dependability

Thushan trained previously for several years in administration at a law practice gaining experience which has in turn served LLA well. She assists in administrative duties including timely claims and payments. Her strengths include the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively as well as proficiency in various computer software programs and office equipment. She provides office support to various individuals in the Firm that is so vital for the smooth running of the business of architecture.

Ooh Tsuey Gook

Contracts and Administration

19 years of dependability, reliability and focussed attention to detail. Ms Ooh ensures that contracts are timely and correct, having the experience and judgement to plan ahead and ensure that all clerical needs are met. Her presence has assisted in LLA’s stance that its reputation is built on attention to detail, prompt and accurate responses and rock solid dependability

Rozana

Reception

Roz left the hotel industry 22 years ago to join LLA as its foremost frontal face, the Reception. Over the years, Roz has dealt with all possible situations with confidence, patience and a pleasant demeanor. She has managed to keep the outside world relatively ordered when dealing with demands on the LLA staff. From time-tabling meetings to deliveries, from fielding calls to drinks and filing, from placating clients and locating old documents to filing, Roz has proven to be invaluable

Thushan

Admin

Thushan trained previously for several years in administration at a law practice gaining experience which has in turn served LLA well. She assists in administrative duties including timely claims and payments. Her strengths include the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively as well as proficiency in various computer software programs and office equipment. She provides office support to various individuals in the Firm that is so vital for the smooth running of the business of architecture.

Rozana

Reception

Roz left the hotel industry 22 years ago to join LLA as its foremost frontal face, the Reception. Over the years, Roz has dealt with all possible situations with confidence, patience and a pleasant demeanor. She has managed to keep the outside world relatively ordered when dealing with demands on the LLA staff. From time-tabling meetings to deliveries, from fielding calls to drinks and filing, from placating clients and locating old documents to filing, Roz has proven to be invaluable