The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Architecture Week 2025 (KLAW 2025) was officially launched with a city walk organized by Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government. KLAW 2025 is an initiative under ARCHIDEX 2025, Asiaโs leading architecture business event, and represents the first time a major trade exhibition is co-branded with the city to create impact beyond convention centers.
The event transforms Old Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, and surrounding areas into an immersive city-wide gallery with public installations, art, sketching walks, and curated food and beverage experiences. Some notable installations include โlepaXโ at REX KL, โTwist Potatoโ at Pik Wah Cafรฉ & Bar, โngo-kha-kiโ at Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, and โPrism of Merdekaโ opposite Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock. These installations showcase innovative designs and reinterpret traditional elements, highlighting the city’s unique blend of innovation, heritage, and global appeal.
Nga Kor Ming praised the initiative, stating, “The Ministry of Housing and Local Government is proud to fully support this transformative endeavour… I have allocated RM30,000 to the Malaysian Institute of Architects, demonstrating our commitment to promoting Kuala Lumpurโs unique blend of innovation, heritage, and global appeal.”
KLAW 2025 aims to stimulate economic activity across sectors and reposition the cityโs historic quarters as vibrant creative and lifestyle destinations. With ARCHIDEX and DATUM drawing thousands of professionals, KL Architecture Week adds an experiential layer, encouraging visitors to stay, explore, and return. The event marks a new chapter in how exhibitions can deliver value directly to streets, small businesses, and local communities.
