STUDENTS SHOWCASE TALENTS IN RETAIL SPACE DESIGN COMPETITION

The collaborative effort between the Faculty of Design & Built Environment of First City University College and Alpine Legacy (M) Sdn. Bhd. culminated in the Prize-Giving Ceremony of the Reimagining Retail Space Design Competition, held on 19 January 2024 at Kompleks Selangor, in Kuala Lumpur.

The competition, which showcased the results of the innovative student integrated projects under the guidance of lecturer C.K Foo, challenged participants to explore the transformation of an old place, community, or neighbourhood through contemporary development, emphasizing THE social and economic aspects. The judging panel, featuring esteemed industry professionals IDr. Ong Kian Tat and Ms. Soong Mei Ling selected three exceptional designs out of the ten shortlisted participants.

The prize-giving ceremony was graced by Mr. Alan Mak, General Manager of Alpine Legacy (M) Sdn. Bhd., and Assistant Professor Chua Huwi Huwi, Dean of the Faculty of Design & Built Environment, along with the Programme Coordinators – Ms. Norhayati binti Ibrahim, IDr Fakhul Zaman, and Mr. Phil Su.

Generously sponsored by Alpine Legacy, the prizes for the winners included cash rewards and exciting vouchers that included a suite room night-stay at the exquisite The 5 Elements Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Our heartiest congratulations to the winners of the Reimagining Retail Space Design Competition:
First Prize: Dhinesh Kumar A/L Ilamaran
Second Prize: Kang Xi Ping
Third Prize: Jasmine Yap Jia Min