KKNG Architect was incepted by Keat Ng as a professional practice in late 2001, initially as a temporary platform for random experimental thoughts while consulting for a string of established offices working on houses, apartments, resorts + cafes.

In the winter of 2009, after completing a contractual stint managing the detail design stage for the Qatar National Library, based in Shenzhen + Rotterdam, he returned to Kuala Lumpur to operate this office full-time.

In 2011, Keat Ng was inducted into Malaysia’s 30under40 Emerging Young Architects. KKNG has since exhibited at the Venice Biennale in 2012 (curated by David Chipperfield) & subsequently selected for the 2014 Venice Biennale (curated by Rem Koolhaas). He was listed as a Finalist in the Architecture Asia Awards for Emerging Asian Architects 2016.

The Angkor Stretch was highlighted in a variety of recognitions, amongst which are The Plan Award 2016, WAN Awards 2015 + obtained an Honorable Mention with the American Architecture Prize 2017. The Frame House won a Gold Award in the Single House category with PAM-Homedec 2015 + an Honorable Mention with The Edge MyDreamHome in 2015. The Razorblade Pairs being one of the earlier works, were given an Honorable Mention in 2011 through the PAM-BHP Steel Awards

By the end of 2023, KKNG was admitted into the APEC Architect Register + the ASEAN Architect Register which recognizes our works + involvements in the region. KKNG also garnered a Commendation for a national architectural design competition to revive + further enhance the Bukit Mertajam Wet Market in Penang.  

Keat Ng used to visit as an external critic to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia + was a mentor for a program in University Malaya. Occasionally, he visits other design schools in Kuala Lumpur.

KKNG undertakes architectural design works as their forte but immerses in a variety of design endeavors which includes furniture, graphics, moods, landscape + interiors to ensure follow-through. KKNG always ensure design relevance to the surroundings, users’ intention + its materials.

This office only undertakes an appointment in which the client clearly demonstrates an insistence to propel design as the utmost priority in a project.

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Note 1. Due to short attention span of man, projects showcased in this site depicts a final product of a vigorous journey in thought and a series of design processes. you are advised to contact the moderator for more insights into each project, should you be interested.

Note 2. We are an equal opportunity office, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. we are also open to reformed convicts/victims with the right requisite, seeking a brand new life.