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THE  ARCHITECT

THE  COMPANY

FEATURED  PROJECT

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A.R.  DIZERI  MOKHTAR

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––– The ArchitectDIZERI MAIMUNAH BINTI MOKHDIZERI MAIMUNAH BINTI MOKHTAR has been a successful architect since she graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelors in Architecture in 1985, and received her official ‘A.r.’ title in 1988. Dizeri mostly specialises in residential projects, as she says it‘s more about working with individuals rather than corporate, which she finds a little unnerving and difficult to work with. She once worked for Seniwisma Archi-tects but then decided to establish her own Architecture firm, A.D.W. Arkitek SDN BHD in 1992 along with two others.

life  of  an  architect.

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–––What are your responsibilities and tasks when the project is coming up?I am usually in charge of the entire designing process, as well as handle the site visit and also consult my clients.

––– What has been your greatest achievement?The greatest achievement, for me, happens when your clients are happy and you get to see your imagination come to life in the form of buildings.

–––What is the hardest part about being an–––What is the hardest part about being an Architect?It’s meeting the expectations and requirments of a client because their preferences vary.

––––What are your challenges, being a female Architect?I think the industry is more well behaved compared to then, it’s more of individual thinking now. If you can do something, then why not?

“My advice for future Architects is, be pas-‐sionate. Know that Ar-‐chitecture isn’t only about aesthetics but also to fulfil the needs of your clients. ”

LIST  OF  PROJECTS

1.  SEMI-­D  HOUSING,  Equine  Park,  Seri  Kembangan,  Selangor

2.  FIVE  STOREY  CORPORATE  OFFICE  FOR  PEN-­YAYANG  (NGO),  Equine  Park,  Seri  Kembangan,  Selan-­

gor3.  CAFETERIA  BUILDING,  PHILIP  MORRIS  FACTORY,  

Seremban4.  DOUBLE  STOREY  TERRACE  HOUSES,  Bandar  

Baru  Selayang5.  TWELVE  STOREY  APARTMENTS  AND    SHOP  OF-­

FICES,  Seri  Kembangan,  Selangor6.  PRIVATE  BUNGALOWS  -­  Country  Heights  in  

Kajang,  Section  16  &  14  in  Petaling  Jaya,  Damansara  Heights,  Kayangan  in  Shah  Alam.

7.  Various  major  renovations  at  Damansara  Utama,  TTDI,  USJ  9  in  Subang  Jaya.

–––Who, or what was your inspiration to become an Architect?My father, he saw the potential in me at a very young age, and I have him to thank for.

–––What were you doing before you became an Architect?I was working a part time job at a restaurant in Melbourne.

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ADW  ARKITEK  SDN  BHDa  company’s  story.

A.D.W.

ARKITEK

SDN BHD

Established in 1992, however officially

in 1995, A.D.W Arkitek SDN BHD is a

small architecture firm consisting of only

thirty people, situated in Petaling Jaya.

This small company specialises in residential construction projects, such as bunga-

lows, terrace houses, condominiums, and apartments.

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ADW  ARKITEK  SDN  BHDthe  company  structure.

The structure of the compa-ny usually starts with the di-rectors, who do most of the design and site work, as well as the contract work. Next are the architects, and then the draftsmen and then finally, the site workers.

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FEATURED  PROJECTsemi-­detached  houses  in  Taman  Equine.

Situtated in a gated

community called

Villa Avenue at

Taman Equine, Seri

Kembangan.

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––Size: 3100 sq.ft.

––Lot Size: 40’ x 80’

––Bedrooms: 5

––Bathrooms: 5

––School district:––School district: Alice

Smith International

School

––Other: Leasehold,

Facing Playground

Ms. Dizeri contributed to this project as a Site Director as well as construct the plan of the building. Development started in early 2007, and completed in 2010. This was one of her most challlenging projects because she also took up a different role as the Project Manager, which was outside of her expertise as an Architect. She was responsible for the planning, executing and closing of the project.

“It was difficult, as a Project Manager, be-‐cause I was handling the project from the very beginning to the end. It was really chal-‐lenging because I was dealing with a group of indecisive corpo-‐rate people.

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