Architecture students secured top three places at the 6th Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area-ASEAN International Colleges & Universities Design & Construction Competition 2023 - Malaysian Preliminary Round

Five teams of Architecture students won the top three places at the 6th Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area-ASEAN International Colleges & Universities Design & Construction Competition 2023 – Malaysian Preliminary Round. Apart from claiming the two Champion spots, the two First runner-up spots and one Second runner-up place, three of the winning teams also walked away with the Design Process & Experiment Award, Structure & Construction Award and Design Innovation Award respectively.

The Champion teams were Team 5003 – Hello Future and Team 5007 – Wive-Wave. The team members of Hello Future were Ang Ming Jie, Tan Tai Yon, Lim Zhi Xing, Ng KeQing and Shannon Pau Jing Hau. They were supervised by Ar Loh Khang Yong from the Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science (LKC FES). The Design Process & Experiment Award was won by Team Hello Future. Team Wive-Wave consisted of Hee KeHao, Jeff Jee Wei Wah, Lam Jia En, Chean Wen Bin and Woo Kai Wen. They were supervised by LKC FES academic Ar Sam Chin Sing. Team Wive-Wave secured the Structure & Construction Award at the competition.

The two teams walked away with a cash prize of RM6,000 each, along with trophies and certificates. These two teams will be participating in the final international competition. They will get the chance to build their design structure at Nansha Birdpark, Guangzhou, China.

Team Hello Future (left) and Team Wive-Wave (right)

Project of Team 5003 – Hello Future (left) and Team 5007 – Wive-Wave (right)

Wive-Wave, connected by a single rope, elegantly entwines two diabolos to create an inclusive atmosphere blending adventure and tranquillity. The swing imparts movement, and the rocking chair maintains balance, mirroring the diabolo trick. At its core, a playful spinning structure with coloured layers, twirls joyfully in sunlight. The diabolos struggle, tangled in a twisted rope, battles for equilibrium within the central axis. Additionally, Wive-Wave features a bamboo component, producing rhythmic sounds that tell ancient stories, celebrating resilience and creativity. The bamboo’s surface patterns reflect the diabolo’s scars, symbolising the spirit of overcoming challenges. Framed by bamboo, Nansha Bird Park’s scenery harmoniously connects people with nature, capturing beauty during swing play.

The team said, “We joined this competition because we took part in it in 2022. Last time, due to our lack of experience, we didn’t achieve good results. This time, having learned from that experience and with everyone’s efforts, we completed the competition successfully and achieved good results. While the results are important, we also value the time spent learning from each other. We notice that the competition’s content is becoming more advanced. It’s not just about skills; creativity is crucial now. We believe in breaking away from traditional thinking and using innovative ideas for creative designs, which will benefit our future.”

Furthermore, Team 5002 – Spirit of Joy and Team 5001 – Lotus Reverie from UTAR secured 1st Runner-up at the competition.

Team Spirit of Joy also won the Design Innovation Award. Their team members were Tan Yuan Kai, Chong Jia Ling, Maadavan Jayakumaran, One Chun Yi and Teng Kai Yuan. Team Lotus Reverie, on the other hand, consisted of Chai Wen Kai, Danial Aiman bin Ikhwan, Toh Sea Chee, Tey Zhi Liang and Jacky Soo Li Heng. Both teams were supervised by AR Sam Chin Sing. The two teams walked away with a cash prize of RM2,500 each, along with trophies and certificates.

Team Spirit of Joy (left) and Team Lotus Reverie (right)

Design projects of Team Spirit of Joy (left) and Team Lotus Reverie (right)

The team that emerged as 2nd Runner-up winner was Team 5063 – The Luna. Supervised by Ts Tsao Khee Ern, the team consisted of Ler Teck Ho, Soo Zhi Yi, Wong Yun Ros, Travis Then Kai Hong and Kueh Li Xin. Team The Luna walked away with a cash prize of RM1,500, a trophy and certificates.

Team members of The Luna (left) and their design project (right)

The 6th Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area-ASEAN International Colleges & Universities Design & Construction Competition 2023 - Malaysian Preliminary Round aimed to build an international platform for students to display their innovation and creativity. This year the competition received a total participation of 62 teams from 20 universities. Participants’ submitted work was sent to the juries on 17 October 2023. After a tough time going through all the entries, the juries selected a total of 20 teams for the final round. The 10 judges further deliberate and look into the details of the 20 proposals before making the final decision on the results. Finally, the announcement of the final result was made on 3 November 2023.