School of Architecture Building Design: Taylor's University, Lakeside Campus

SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE

BUILDING
DESIGN
Taylors University, Lakeside Campus
( JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(32) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21)
No. 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel : 603-5629 5000 Fax : 603-5629 5001
E-mail : admissions@taylors.edu.my
www.taylors.edu.my
Penang Ofce Tel : 604-899 9396 Fax : 604-899 9596
Johor Bahru Ofce Tel : 607-351 3692 / 351 3694 Fax : 607-351 3689
Kuantan Ofce Tel : 609-566 3709 Fax : 609-566 3710
Kuching Ofce Tel : 6082-410 818 / 417 909 Fax : 6082-410 616
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This publication contains information, which is current as of October 2013. Changes in
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SHINE WITH
TAYLORS
SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING
DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
360
EXPERIENCE
LEVERAGED NETWORKING
WHERE
VISION MEETS
PERSPECTIVE
Vice Chancellors
Message
At Taylors University, our mandate for academic excellence is driven by
the need to make a difference. Universities function as a leveller of society;
a foundation builder in the ethos of lifelong learning in communities by
creating productive citizens through the advancement of knowledge.
Against this backdrop, our strongest
aspiration is for our students to Shine
we have a deep-seated belief that students
who possess the edge will always shine
brightly. In an increasingly complex world
where the quest for solutions is multi-fold,
we open up a world of possibilities for our
students.
Leveraging on our tradition and track
record of excellence, we are committed
to develop well-rounded, sought-after
leaders of the future, who are equipped
with the capabilities to leave their indelible
thumbprints in the world. The Universitys
active stance to develop informed and
progressive graduates is echoed by our
academic faculty. The number of highly
successful Taylors alumni who have set
national and global benchmarks in various
industries stands testament to this.
TAYLORS UNI ABOUT SABD GALLERY ACCREDITATION VCS MESSAGE
04 / 05
Through the years, the University has
developed a broad suite of offerings
ranging from foundation to doctorate
levels ensuring students receive the
Taylors seal of excellence at every
stage of their learning. In tandem,
our industry-based research efforts
continue to make signicant strides in
increasing the body of knowledge and
beneting their respective industries.
Corporations are increasingly
utilising these ndings to embark
on value-generating projects that
create a positive ripple effect on the
community. This is especially crucial
at a time when education institutions
play a pivotal role in engaging with
society to create a sustainable global
future.
I invite you to take this opportunity
to explore the realm of possibilities
that Taylors University can offer in
uncovering your innate potential.
Come, shine with us.
Sincerely,
Professor Dato Dr Hassan Said
Vice-Chancellor
2013
Tier 6: Outstanding rating in the Malaysian Ministry
of Higher Educations Discipline-Based Rating System
(D-SETARA) (Hospitality and Tourism)
Gold Award in the Education & Learning category
of the Putra Brand Awards 2013
Recipient of Putra Brand Icon of the
Putra Brand Awards 2013
Gold Award in the Private University/College category
of the Readers Digest Trusted Brand Awards
2012
2011
Tier 5: Excellent rating in the Malaysian Ministry of
Higher Educations Rating System (SETARA) 2011
Gold Award in the Education & Learning category of the
Special Honour under Category 3: Professional Awards
in Landscape, Design and Planning by the Institute of
Landscape Architects Malaysia (ILAM)
Gold Award in Category 5 (Education) for Taylors University
Lakeside Campus by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)
Gold Award in the Education & Learning category of the
2010 Tier 5: Excellent rating in the Malaysian Ministry of
Higher Educations Rating System (SETARA) 2009
Gold Award in the Education & Learning category of
the Putra Brand Awards 2010
Awards
ACHIEVEMENTS EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING DESIGN STUDIO INDUSTRY LINKAGES R&D
The Taylors Edge
The Universitys teaching philosophy is centred on its
unwavering focus on Shine. We believe that each and every
student possesses the capability to be successful. As educators,
we aspire to unlock their potential, encourage individuality and
foster uniqueness at every phase of their journey.
The pillars of Shine provide a foundation for our Universitys teaching and learning
activities across the institution, shaping the way in which we approach education. We
adopt modern, liberal approaches in helping students prepare for success in their chosen
elds. Thus, our graduates are armed with the capacity to be broadly engaged, inspiring
leaders who are able to positively impact the local and global community as a whole.
Through an educational experience that is balanced in both theory and practice,
we equip our students with the edge to excel in the global marketplace, enabling them
to utilise these lifelong skills in their future career and personal development.
Underscoring this philosophy is our dedication to a holistic curriculum, our diverse
teaching staff and faculty members that enrich the learning process, and the collaborative
partnerships that the University engages in, both locally and internationally.
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A Culture
of Excellence
Taylors University has constantly expanded its developmental
horizons to keep ahead of the times, while remaining steadfast to
its core purpose: to educate the youth of the world to take their
productive places as leaders in the global community.
Our tireless efforts and vision to offer world class education in Malaysia has given rise
to an institution that strives to continuously raise the bar for the industry and set new
standards in our quest for excellence.
Each and every one of our graduates is instilled with a holistic curriculum and a distinct
set of skills and capabilities that empower them to meet tomorrows challenges today.
Proof of this lies in the countless number of Taylors graduates who have gone on to
achieve success in their chosen elds.
In the highly challenging workplace
of the 21st century, top employers
seek graduates who are not only
academically sound but also sufciently
skilled to enable them to stay ahead
of the curve.
A coherent implementation plan, incorporating strategies and approaches to embed the TGC requires the
sustained and concerted effort of the entire eco-system at Taylors University. Every effort, from the learning
environment, learning process, and learning strategies, is signicant in the endeavour of helping our
students to cultivate the competencies they need to be competitive upon graduation.
TAYLORS
UNIVERSITY
ECO-SYSTEM
The International Ofce
facilitates the
international students
adjustment into Taylors
University and higher
education in Malaysia.
U Residence provides
quality accommodation
within a safe
environment with
pastoral care and
education for Service
Learning.
Teaching and Educational
Development (TED)
cultivates teaching
excellence through
practice, development,
and innovation.
Global Mobility Ofce
provides educational and
cultural opportunities to
live and study abroad,
gain crucial international
exposure and networking
to enhance both
professional and
personal development.
Career Services Centre
assists students to plan
their career pathway,
prepare for job searches,
internship and interviews
to improve their
employment
opportunities.
The Centre for Research
and Development provides
resources and expertise
to enhance the students
thinking and problem
solving skills through
state of the art
applications critical in
research.
Sports and Recreation
Centre provides a
platform for students
to lead healthy lifestyles
through various sporting
and recreational
activities and events to
support the integration
of students from different
walks of life.
Counselling and
Psychological Services
Centre helps students
resolve personal
difculties and acquire
skills, attitudes and
knowledge that will
enable them to take full
advantage of their
experience at Taylor's
University.
BizPod provides students
with the opportunity
and platform to
generate business ideas,
implement their plans
and start successful
enterprises.
The Library provides
sophisticated online
resources and facilities
for the students journey
towards information
discovery.
Learning and Academic
Skills Centre (LASC)
enables students to
become intentional,
lifelong learners through
programmes such as the
FYE, Personal
Development initiative,
study skills workshops
and peer learning
network (PALS).
e-Learning Academy (eLA)
promotes digital literacy
capabilities among the
students in line with the
e-Learning mission, i.e.
by 2015, every student
at Taylors University will
learn in a collaborative,
self-directed and
personalised manner
anytime and anywhere.
Academic Programmes
embed TGC through
their delivery of teaching
and learning activities via
the curriculum,
assessment, quality
assurance audits and
curricular review
processes.
Student Development
Hub offers opportunities
for students to develop
their interpersonal and
intrapersonal skills.
It anchors a myriad of
initiatives relating to
leadership, community
services and character
development.
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Our steadfast commitment to
excellence and aspirations to produce
well-informed and progressive
graduates have resulted in the
formulation of Taylors Graduate
Capabilities (TGC).
TGC outlines the set of competencies
that are designed throughout
every students learning experience
at Taylors.
TGC cultivates additional personal
attributes and capabilities among
Taylors graduates, enabling them to
carve a successful future for
themselves.
A coherent implementation plan, incorporating strategies and approaches to embed the TGC requires the
sustained and concerted effort of the entire eco-system at Taylors University. Every effort, from the learning
environment, learning process, and learning strategies, is signicant in the endeavour of helping our
students to cultivate the competencies they need to be competitive upon graduation.
TAYLORS
UNIVERSITY
ECO-SYSTEM
The International Ofce
facilitates the
international students
adjustment into Taylors
University and higher
education in Malaysia.
U Residence provides
quality accommodation
within a safe
environment with
pastoral care and
education for Service
Learning.
Teaching and Educational
Development (TED)
cultivates teaching
excellence through
practice, development,
and innovation.
Global Mobility Ofce
provides educational and
cultural opportunities to
live and study abroad,
gain crucial international
exposure and networking
to enhance both
professional and
personal development.
Career Services Centre
assists students to plan
their career pathway,
prepare for job searches,
internship and interviews
to improve their
employment
opportunities.
The Centre for Research
and Development provides
resources and expertise
to enhance the students
thinking and problem
solving skills through
state of the art
applications critical in
research.
Sports and Recreation
Centre provides a
platform for students
to lead healthy lifestyles
through various sporting
and recreational
activities and events to
support the integration
of students from different
walks of life.
Counselling and
Psychological Services
Centre helps students
resolve personal
difculties and acquire
skills, attitudes and
knowledge that will
enable them to take full
advantage of their
experience at Taylor's
University.
BizPod provides students
with the opportunity
and platform to
generate business ideas,
implement their plans
and start successful
enterprises.
The Library provides
sophisticated online
resources and facilities
for the students journey
towards information
discovery.
Learning and Academic
Skills Centre (LASC)
enables students to
become intentional,
lifelong learners through
programmes such as the
FYE, Personal
Development initiative,
study skills workshops
and peer learning
network (PALS).
e-Learning Academy (eLA)
promotes digital literacy
capabilities among the
students in line with the
e-Learning mission, i.e.
by 2015, every student
at Taylors University will
learn in a collaborative,
self-directed and
personalised manner
anytime and anywhere.
Academic Programmes
embed TGC through
their delivery of teaching
and learning activities via
the curriculum,
assessment, quality
assurance audits and
curricular review
processes.
Student Development
Hub offers opportunities
for students to develop
their interpersonal and
intrapersonal skills.
It anchors a myriad of
initiatives relating to
leadership, community
services and character
development.
Partners in Excellence
As an institution centred on the creation and dissemination of
knowledge, the University serves as a melting pot of ideas and best
practices that enrich the educational journey of its students.
In keeping abreast with the global needs and changing market demands, we have
cultivated synergistic alliances with various local and international organisations,
including universities, governmental sectors and corporate organisations to implement
an industry-relevant curriculum, closely based on research and linked to global
market outcomes.
These strategic partnerships encourage continuous professional learning and provide
opportunities for our students to meet and engage with some of the top organisations
and industry leaders, to enhance the students educational experience. Thus, we are
able to play a proactive role in not only transforming but constantly elevating the
learning process.
Our partners international presence ensures that our campus community is kept abreast
of the latest global trends in the respective industries. Through our three areas of focus,
we are able to align fundamental theories with research activities and the industrys
needs, to create informed graduates who can signicantly impact the community.
Research & Innovation
Taylors University has a rm footing in research and innovation as we believe these
efforts can contribute towards knowledge building and assist in the development of
the industry and society at large.
As a University centred on research and innovation initiatives, we adopt a progressive
outlook, embedding research components throughout our programmes and
encouraging them at various levels in each faculty. Our students and faculty members
engage extensively in applied research, which enhances the body of knowledge and
creates a direct impact on real world applications.
All academic staff appointed at the degree level actively undertake research within
the institution or in collaboration with industries or universities, either foreign or
local. This research work shapes the creation and dissemination of new knowledge,
feeding into the practical application of that knowledge, and ultimately informs and
enhances teaching at Taylors.
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Our Research Centres play a crucial
role in elevating the capabilities of
our faculty members, through various
training activities.
Career Services
The Universitys commitment to
producing world-class, industry-ready
graduates is supported by the Taylors
Career Services Centre, which seeks
to enhance the students employability
by instilling the right tools and
knowledge through various initiatives.
Career Services continuously strives
to ease the pathway for our students
internship and future employment by
actively seeking out and engaging with
the industrys best, thus taking them
a step closer to their dreams. Career
Services creates opportunities for
students to be exposed to the industry
and top employers both locally and
internationally, through workshops,
networking events, coaching and
mentoring sessions, as well as
industry insights.
Through its dedicated efforts, students
are able to build on their knowledge
and capabilities, enabling them to
better understand and apply
themselves before they step into
the working world.
Continuing Professional
Education (CPE)
Taylors continues to provide
opportunities for working adults to
expand their knowledge and gain new
insights. Through Taylors Centre for
Continuing Professional Education
(CPE), we open doors to personal and
professional development, by offering
programmes that reect the current
global market trends and needs.
We partner with various corporations
and professional bodies to design
workshops and conferences that
broaden and instil lifelong learning.
Drawing from our own expertise as
well as strategic links with academic
and industry partners worldwide, we
have designed a range of contemporary
programmes to assist individuals
enhance their employability and
cultivate new skills.
Architecture, Building & Design (MASSA)
Engineering (CERD)
Computing & IT (SIM@RUN)
Law (CRELDA)
Communication (SEARCH)
Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (CRiT)
Business (CAF)
Business (Case & Research Centre)
Education (CREDIT)
Todays built environment professionals,
such as architects and quantity
surveyors, seek to create appropriate
spaces for different human activities,
using innovative, functional and
sustainable design practices. At the
same time, they are responsible to
manage the clients briefs and budgets
to ensure that their interests and
values are fullled.
A meaningful environment forms a necessary
and essential part of human existence. As our
environments continue to transcend from
natural to built environments, managing this
transition becomes the key to sustaining a
healthy balance for the future.
Building a
Sustainable Future
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Why Architecture,
Building and Design
at Taylors?
The Taylors School of Architecture,
Building and Design (SABD) brings a
new level of commitment to a holistic
education in built environment.
At SABD, we seek to inculcate in our
students a deep appreciation and
understanding of the environmental
conditions that shape our experiences
and create a meaningful existence.
The School aims to produce outstanding
built environment professionals who
are capable of improving the quality,
aesthetics, functionality and efciency
of built environments in helping the
country realise its vision of becoming
a fully developed nation by 2020.
SABDs philosophy is to provide a
wholesome education that satises
our basic physiological needs and
is relevant to the cultural, scientic
and technological advancements of
society. We provide a viable platform
for students to work towards the
goal of connecting people with their
environment, leveraging on the
industrys best practices.
Strongly anchored in the
philosophies of sustainable design
and a people-centred approach,
we ensure that our graduates are
in touch with current trends and
well-equipped to embrace the
challenges of the future. We also
endeavour to instil in them a desire
to continuously improve the quality
of the environment for individuals
and the community at large, by
challenging them to think analytically,
plan wisely, design imaginatively and
build efciently.
Our Architecture and Quantity
Surveying degrees are accredited
by local and international
professional boards that raise the
bar of our graduates and ensure
that they meet international
industry standards.
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
1.
The Schools extensive
academic links and industry
network provide opportunities
for collaboration in teaching,
learning, research and student
mobility. The programme, which
is benchmarked against the
industrys best practices, arms
students with knowledge, skills
and capabilities to succeed as
professional Architects and
Quantity Surveyors of the future.
3.
LEVERAGED
NETWORKING
We have carefully tailored our
approach to maximise the students
learning experience through a
variety of teaching and learning
strategies that extend well beyond
the classroom. Students are
exposed to real life scenarios and
industry-relevant experiences
designed to bring out the best
in professional practice.
360
LEARNING
2.
Benchmarked against the
industrys best practices,
SABD produces graduates who
are well equipped to face future
challenges and continuously
improve the quality of the
built environment for the
community, while contributing
positively to the nations
growth and development.
G
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L
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R
Y
Redening the
Standards of
Built Environment
Practice
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
1.
In our efforts to redene the future
of the industry, we continuously strive
to benchmark our standards against
the industrys best professional
practices. In order to ensure that our
graduates full the industrys needs
and standards, and graduate with
internationally-recognised degrees,
the School has put in place
comprehensive programmes that
have gained the accreditation of
several local and international
professional boards.
BOARD OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS
MALAYSIA (BQSM)
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
(BQSM) is a statutory body, governing
the quantity surveying profession
and promoting the growth of the
quantity surveying profession through
regulation and continuous professional
development.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA
OR LEMBAGA ARKITEK MALAYSIA
(LAM)
The Board of Architects Malaysia
or Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)
is the Malaysian statutory authority
responsible for the enforcement of
the Architects Act. The Board has many
roles and functions, one of them is
to accredit architectural programmes
offered in Malaysia.
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The Schools architecture programmes
are accredited by the Board of Architects
Malaysia, or Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
(LAM), making us the frst private
university with this recognition. Our
programme meets the requirements
of LAM, ensuring that graduates are
eligible for an exemption from the
LAM Part 1 Examination, easing their
pathway to becoming Graduate
Architects with the board.
The Quantity Surveying (QS)
programme is also acknowledged and
accredited by leading international
boards, including the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the
Pacifc Association of Quantity Surveyors
(PAQS) and the Board of Quantity
Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM). The RICS
and PAQS accreditations place our
Glen Jonathan Muga
Bachelor of Quantity
Surveying (Hons)
The reason I chose to study
Quantity Surveying at
Taylors is because of its
accreditations with BQSM,
RICS and PAQS. This certainly
benefcial to us as QS
graduates, as it increases our
chances in securing a job
upon graduation.
QS graduates on par with international
standards, meeting the requirements
for professional surveyors from over
140 countries. Our graduates will also
gain automatic membership to BQSM
upon graduation.
Our programmes meet the rigorous
standards of these professional
accreditation boards, due to our
stringent entry requirements,
comprehensive curriculum, students
work and achievements, as well as
the qualied teaching faculty.

These professional recognitions
enhance our students career
opportunities and ease the pathway
for them to further their studies or
pursue a professional qualication
after they step out of university.
PACIFIC ASSOCIATION
OF QUANTITY
SURVEYORS (PAQS)
The Pacifc Association of Quantity
Surveyors (PAQS) is an international
association of national organisations
representing quantity surveyors in
the Asia and Western Pacic region.
One of the main roles of PAQS is to
promote best practices of quantity
surveying in the region.
ROYAL INSTITUTION
OF CHARTERED SURVEYORS (RICS)
The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds
leading professional body for
qualications and standards in
property, land and construction.
RICS memberships offer a global
passport to professional opportunities
to more than 140 countries.
EXCELLING
BEYOND
THE
CLASSROOM
Bong Chon Fan
Bachelor of Science
(Hons) (Architecture)
One of the most interesting
activities is the site analysis project,
where we visit certain sites that are
rich in culture. We are required to
analyse and design a building that
responds to the activities, cultures
and climatic factors, as well as the
site context. This really helped
us to design structures that are
relevant to the site and inspired us
in our future designing process.
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SABD
students have
continuously
clinched awards
in numerous
local and
international
competitions,
demonstrating
their ability to
apply classroom
theories into
practice and excel
in real-world
scenarios. These
competitions
provide
opportunities for
students to test
their knowledge
and skills in
competitive
settings and
benchmark
their solutions
against their
peers. They
also provide
an avenue to
enhance their
learning, and
network with
other students
from different
institutions.
2007
2nd Place
Booth Design
Competition
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Student Exhibition
2007
Champion
SBC Corporation
Berhad / Taylors
Architectural
Design Award
2007
2010
Champion
Penang
Eco Retreat Student
Ideas Competition
organised by
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
and the Green
Building Index
2009
Champion
SBC Corporation
Berhad / Taylors
Architectural
Design Award
2008
1st Place
Booth Design
Competition
2nd Place
Student 1 Day
Competition
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Student Exhibition
2008
Winner
Best Female
Participant
2nd Place
Multimedia
Competition
2nd Place
Sketch
Competition
2nd Place
Fashion Design
Competition
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Architecture
Student Workshop
2011
1st Place
Booth Design
Competition
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Student Exhibition
2011
Champion
Electrolux
Student Think
Eco Challenge
Competition
2011
Champion
7Up Lipton Ice
Tea Natural
Arts Campus
Design Challenge
2011
2nd Place
Cool Art
Competition
organised by
Goethe Institute
Malaysia
2011
3rd Place
Wharf Hoarding
Design
Competition
2011 organised
by Bolton
2013
Best Contigent
Award
2nd Place
- Multimedia
Competition
3rd Place -
Photography
Competition
Category B
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Architecture
Student
Workshop
2012
Champion
Hyundai Veloster
Rev-It-Up
Inter-College
Challenge
2012
2nd Place
Installation
Category
3rd Place
Multimedia
Competition
Pertubuhan Akitek
Malaysia (PAM)
Architecture
Student
Workshop
2012
Special
Mention
Paper and
Best Presenter
Award
4th RICS-RISM
International
Surveying
Conference for
Undergraduates
Chan Huey Hoong
Architectural Design Studio 2
Communal Building in
the Landscape
Chan Huey Hoong
Chin Yang
Maliana
Low Huey Ing
Wong Xin Yi
Rizduan Hasib
Bahar Pourmoghadam
Cocoon (Hide-and-Peep
Installation)
Heidi Tan Jia Mei
Visitors Interpretive Centre
DESIGN
STUDIO
SHOWCASE
Lee Car Rol
Architectural
Design Studio 4
Penang Eco
Retreat
Michele Lim Chui Yee
Arts Collective
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Chen Cherng Yu
Architecture Design
Studio 6
Chen Cherng Yu
Architectural Design Project
Local Government Service Centre
At SABD, we believe that research goes
hand-in-hand with teaching and learning,
as it provides a more solid foundation
and robust education of the subject
matter. Our goal is to elevate our research
centre, MASSA, into a renowned research
centre in Southeast Asia, which focuses
on scholarly activities and dissemination
of knowledge on modern architectural
heritage.
We intend to address the urgent need to include
modern architecture as part of the architectural heritage
in Southeast Asia, thus aiding the process of planning
settlements and designing buildings that are suited
to the context and continuity of the cultures of
Southeast Asia.
As part of our initiatives to document our heritage, the
students visited Kampung Cina, Kuala Terengganu, to
examine the site and produce detailed drawings. These
drawings were subsequently used to restore a temple
to its former glory, after it was partly ruined in a re.
Other research projects undertaken by our students
include:
Modern Architecture Kuala Lumpur Series featuring
Masjid Negara, Muzium Negara, Stadium Negara,
Stadium Chin Woo and British Council

The Inventory of Sungai Buloh
Leprosy Settlements, Selangor

Chapel of St. Francis Institution, Malacca

No. 6, Hereen Street, Bandar Hilir, Malacca

Ho Ann Kiong Temple, Kampung Cina,
Kuala Terengganu
Designing
Functional
Legacies
The Center for Modern
Architecture Studies in Southeast
Asia (MASSA), which was
established in 2005, aims to create
awareness of the signicance
of the modern architecture
movement to the public,
professionals and educational
community with regards to the
built environment.
MASSA aims to foster interest and
promote studies in the ideas and
heritage of modern architecture,
through documentation of
intellectual and physical heritage
of modern architecture in the
region. The documentation covers
buildings, architect rms, policies,
organisations and laws developed
in Southeast Asia from the
1920s onwards.
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Chua Wearn Hong
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
(Architecture)
For one of our projects,
my classmates and I were
required to document an
actual historical building in
Malacca into architectural
orthographic drawings.
Through this project, we
gained technical knowledge
on documentation of an
architectural erection and also
familiarised ourselves with
computer applications.
We emphasise on equipping students with
relevant skills and capabilities, to enable them
to contribute positively to an industry that is
heavily focused on maintaining the balance
of the built environment and ensuring
a sustainable future.
Translating
Theory into
Practice
Our carefully tailored approach combines a strong foundation
of theories, as well as avenues to apply these theories into
practical settings, to maximise our students learning. To
achieve this, we employ a variety of teaching and learning
strategies that extend beyond the classroom, where students
are exposed to real-life scenarios and industry-relevant
experiences that are designed to bring the best out of them.
The faculty is committed to providing students with a
challenging and rewarding educational experience, where
students learn through creating, innovating and pushing the
boundaries of building and design. Throughout their course
of study, students are encouraged to explore, experiment and
express ideas and techniques in their pursuit of gaining
deeper insight into their chosen eld of study.
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08
360
LEARNING
2.
02
06
Site Visits
Students participate in site visits, which
teach them how to compose and
analyse space, as well as understand the
purpose and process of space creation.
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
Dive Centre, Pulau Redang
Jonker Street, Malacca
Taiping Zoo, Perak
Signal Hill Community Centre, Sabah
Egyptian Tourism, KL
Chew Jetty, Penang
Bentong, Pahang
Cameron Highlands, Pahang
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16
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20
21
22
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Technical Visits
On-site technical visits provide the
opportunity for students to understand
construction methodologies, as well
as project management concepts,
tools and techniques.
Field Trips
Students undertake educational visits
to various places of interest both locally
and abroad, including art galleries,
historical sites, factories, and more, to
gain insights and witness the concept of
architecture and design in practice.
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10
11
12
13
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15
16
17
Bauhaus International Summer
School, Dessau, Germany
London, Edinburgh & York,
United Kingdom
Henderson Wave Bridge, Singapore
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Royal Selangor Visitor Centre,
Selangor
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe,
Selangor
Rimbun Dahan, Selangor
Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
Photovoltaic (PV) System
Manufacturing Factory, Pahang
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19
20
Morib Sand Castle
Building Competition
Kelana-Subang Elevated
Highway Link
The Pinnacle Sunway Site Visit
Professional
Networks
Students have the opportunity to
participate in annual gatherings
organised by PAM, RICS and RISM
to foster closer ties with students
from public and private institutions,
and participate in a platform for
exchange and discussion of current
issues, best practices, trends and
challenges. This provides greater
insight into the industry and facilitates
networking opportunities among
peers with industry experts.
Exposure to
Creative Solutions
We provide various platforms for
students to compete, showcase
and highlight their work, at national
and international levels.
These platforms challenge the
students and stimulate their
creativity and enable them to
benchmark their work against peers
and professionals alike.
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25
26
27
Hyundai Veloster Rev-It-Up
Inter-College Challenge
Penang Eco Retreat Student
Ideas Competition
KL Pac Open Day
Creative Mafa @ Youth
21
22
23
PAM Architecture Student
Workshop
RICS-RISM International
Undergraduate Student Conference
Royal Institution of Surveyors
Malaysia (RISM) QS Jamboree
During the course of their studies, students have the opportunity to travel and
explore new surroundings, to enhance their perception of cultures, languages, design
ideas and construction techniques. These travel experiences are designed to provide
students with rst-hand insight into different cultures, values and environments, and
understand how they inuence their built environment.
Activity Week
1
New York, USA
2

Barcelona, Spain
3

Amsterdam, Netherland
4

Rome, Italy
5

Moscow & Saint
Petersburg, Russia
6

Istanbul, Turkey
7

Petra, Jordan
8

Cairo, Egypt
9

Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
10

Nepal, India
11

Agra, India
12

Colombo, Sri Lanka
13

Beijing, China
14

Shanghai, China
15

Yunnan, China
16

Hong Kong, China
17

Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
18

Seoul, South Korea
19

Hanoi, Vietnam
20

Bangkok, Thailand
21

Siem Reap, Cambodia
22

Singapore
23

Yogyakarta, Indonesia
24

Bali, Indonesia
TURKEY
C H I N A
I N D I A
SRI
LANKA
CAMBODIA
SINGAPORE
VIETNAM
THAILAND
JAPAN
SOUTH
KOREA
INDONESIA
UAE
SPAIN
EGYPT
JORDAN
I TALY
NETHERLANDS
R U S S I A
U S A
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3
Sarah Ahmad
(Architecture)
The annual Activity Week allows us to travel overseas,
and as an architecture student, traveling and seeing
the different designs, buildings and artwork is truly
inspirational. I personally love to learn from experience
instead of the traditional academic approach, so the
fact that we are given the chance to travel with our
peers and lecturers, is great!
TURKEY
C H I N A
I N D I A
SRI
LANKA
CAMBODIA
SINGAPORE
VIETNAM
THAILAND
JAPAN
SOUTH
KOREA
INDONESIA
UAE
SPAIN
EGYPT
JORDAN
I TALY
NETHERLANDS
R U S S I A
U S A
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20
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Conferences organised by
PAQS provide an avenue for
intellectual exchange and
sharing of best practices
between industry members,
academics and students.
Industry Conferences
Conferences
Conferences are fertile ground for faculty members to
gain insight into the latest industry developments and best
practices. The knowledge gained enriches the teaching
capabilities and in turn benets the students.
Some conferences also serve as a platform for students to
gain greater understanding of the industry, while encouraging
exchange of knowledge and networking between members
of the industry and students.
QS students carry out
tasks such as Elemental
Cost Analysis (ECA) during
the workshops, and obtain
valuable feedback from
the panel.
QS Workshop
Workshops
These interactive platforms are an opportunity for students to
showcase and present their work every semester, to a panel of
industry members and academics from different backgrounds.
Through the panels objective and valuable feedback, students
are able to improve their quality of work or approach.
This not only enhances the students understanding of the
subject matter, but also enables them to produce more
comprehensive work that meets the required standards.
Strong
Foundation,
Monumental
Alliances
The Schools extensive
academic links and
industry alliances ensure
that our programmes
are benchmarked against
industry standards, thus
remaining relevant with
the latest trends. We have
established close link with
the industry, ensuring
that our students can
regularly engage with
industry members to obtain
understanding and insight
into architecture and
quantity surveying.
The Industry Advisory Panel (IAP)
consists of leading professionals
and industry experts, who work
closely with the School to ensure
that the curriculum offered is
up-to-date and relevant with current
industry practices and requirements.
The IAP also assists in providing
students with industry placements
and career opportunities.
Industry
Advisory Panel
LEVERAGED
NETWORKING
3.
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SABD Lecture Series
Organised throughout the academic year, the SABD Lecture Series provides
students with valuable exposure to the industry, equipping them with the
understanding of current developments and issues that may impact their future
practices. Students get the opportunity to engage in lively discussions and
presentations with well-known and respected industry professionals from both
the architecture and quantity surveying elds.
Architecture Quantity Surveying
The Traditional
Architectural Culture of Tibet
Xu Zongwei
Architectural Society of China (ASC)
Platforms and Displacements
as Design Strategies
John Sergeant
Architect
Workplace: The New
Paradigm (Point 92)
Huat Lim
Managing Director,
ZLG Sdn Bhd
Vision Culture
Gregory Burgess
Architect,
Gregory Burgess Architects
The Architecture of Daniel
Liebeskind: Berlin and New York
John Stevenson
Head of Design (Architecture),
Department of Architecture
Oxford Brookes University
The Construction Chemical
Industry in Malaysia
Syed Nur Azman Bin Syed Mustaffa
Associate Professor,
Malaysia University of Science
& Technology
Design
Kevin Mark Low
Founder,
Small Projects
Chandigarh: The Modernistic
Experiment in Architecture and
Town Planning
Ar. Sangeet Sharma
Partner Architect,
SD Sharma & Associates
Recent Works + Thoughts
Nini Andrade Silva
Architect,
The Atelier of Architecture
& Interior Design
Design Process
Karsten Vollmer
Partner,
Foster + Partners
BIM Applications in a
Malaysian Company
Yap Yoke Wan
Enterprise Architect, Brunseld Group
Role of Quantity Surveyor
in the Project
Vincent Tan
Contract Manager in
Pembinaan Megah Ikhlas Sdn Bhd
Professional Practice:
Variation Order
Sr. Lee Wing Tey
Registered Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveying
Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities and Threats
Sr. Dianna Baharuddin
Registered Quantity Surveyor
The Winds of Change
Sr. Eddie Wong
Director,
Perdana Juruukur Bahan
(Quantity Surveyors)
So You Want to be a Professional
Quantity Surveyor?
Sr. Wan Maimun Wan Abdullah
Director,
Khalid Ahmad Architects
ArchDaily
www.archdaily.com
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia
www.aaca.org.au
Architects Registration Board, UK
www.arb.org.uk
Australian Institute of Architects
www.architecture.com.au
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
www.bqsm.gov.my
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies
in Southeast Asia
massa.my
Construction Industry Development
Board Malaysia
www.cidb.gov.my
Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
www.lam.gov.my
National Council of Architectural
Registration Board
www.ncarb.org
New Zealand Institute of Architects
www.nzia.co.nz
Pacic Association of Quantity Surveyor
www.paqs.net
Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
www.pam.org.my
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
www.rics.org
Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia
www.rism.org.my
Royal Institute of British Architects
www.architecture.com
The American Institute of Architects
www.aia.org
The Chartered Institute of Building
www.ciob.org.my
The New Zealand Registered
Architects Board
www.nzrab.org.nz
Reference List
SHINE WITH
TAYLORS
SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE

BUILDING

DESIGN
Pg. 04 Foundation in Natural & Built
Environments (FNBE)
Pg. 06 Bachelor of Science (Hons)
in Architecture
Pg. 10 Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
(Hons)
Pg. 14 Master of Architecture
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Education Pathway
Note :
+ : with practicum / industrial training
Year 1
Year 2
or
Year 1
Bachelor of
Science (Hons) in Architecture
Awarded by Taylors University
Bachelor of
Quantity Surveying (Hons)
Awarded by Taylors University
Year 2
+
Year 3 Year 3
Year 2
+
Year 1
+
Year 4
Master of Architecture
Taylors Foundation in
Natural & Built Environments (FNBE)
SPM / O Level / Equivalent
STPM / UEC / A Levels / SAM /
CPU / IB / Equivalent
1-2
Years
1 Year
Entry Requirements
NOTE:
Pre-Condition
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
SPM or O Level, min. 5 credits in English
and Mathematics and a pass in
Bahasa Melayu
Pass SABD Aptitude Assessment (AA)
Pass Admissions Committee Screening,
which includes interview
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)
and Mathematics and a pass in Bahasa
Melayu
Pass SABD Aptitude Assessment (AA)
Pass Admissions Committee Screening,
which may include interview
Master of Architecture
For students without a LAM Part 1 recognised
degree, students must obtain LAM Part 1
recognition before being conferred the
Master of Architecture award
and Mathematics
Design Porfolio Assessment
Personal statement
Interview
Professional experience recommended
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying
(Hons)

Taylors Foundation in Natural &
Built Environments (FNBE)
Pass with min. CGPA 2.33
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
(STPM)
Min. CGPA 2.67 in 3 subjects
Unied Examination Certicate (UEC)
Min. 6Bs including English and
Mathematics
A Levels
Min. CDD excluding General Paper /
General Studies in students frst
language
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Min. ATAR 70
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Min. 28 points in 6 subjects
Other Qualications
Students with other qualifcations will
be considered on a case-by-case basis
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
Improve your English
at Taylors Centre for
Languages (TCL)
IELTS Band 6.0
TOEFL 79 (Internet Based Test)
MUET Band 4
UEC English B4
O Level Grade C
1119 (GCE-O) Grade B
Students who have completed a full year
preparatory / foundation study in English may be
exempted from meeting the English requirements.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) /
O Level
Min. 5 credits including English and
Mathematics and a pass in Bahasa
Melayu
Min. 5Bs including English and
Mathematics
Other Qualications
MASTER PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Science or Arts in
Architectural Studies / (Architecture)
Min. CGPA 2.67 with LAM Part 1
recognition
Other Qualications
in Architecture

Taylors Foundation in Natural &
Built Environments (FNBE)
Pass with min. CGPA 2.33
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
(STPM)
Min. CGPA 2.67 in 3 subjects
Min. 5Bs including credit in English and
Mathematics
A Levels
Min. CDD excluding General Paper /
General Studies in students frst
language
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Min. ATAR 70
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Min. average of 65% in 6 subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Min. 28 points in 6 subjects
Other Qualications
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
All information is correct at time of printing and is subject to change.
Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university or visit www.taylors.edu.my for more information.
04 / 05
Foundation in
Natural & Built
Environments (FNBE)
Te programme aims to introduce students to the diferent felds of
study in the natural and built environments, and equips students with
the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a degree in Architecture or
Quantity Surveying (QS).
The structure of the programme is designed to ensure that students gain an optimal
education as they progress from foundation through to the degree. Upon successful
completion, students are eligible to enroll into our degree programmes, creating
a seamless transition to obtain an architecture or quantity surveying degree at Taylors.
KPT/JPS (R/010/3/0142) 09/18
Strong Built Environment
Focus
Exposure to specialised
modules provides a solid
foundation to pursue
degrees in Architecture or
QS; such as Culture &
Civilisations and Introduction
to Drawing (Architecture),
as well as Principle of
Economics, Basic Accounting
and Mathematics (QS).
Develop critical thinking
and idea generation skills,
and enable students to
visualise and communicate
their ideas to the audience
through module such as
Creative Thinking Skills.
Highly Qualied Faculty
Dedicated full-time
academicians with
extensive professional and
academic experience
enrich students learning.
1-Year
Programme
Conducive Learning
Environment
Exposure to real-life
simulations, out-of-
classroom feld and study
trips, interaction with
working professionals
as well as competitions
throughout the programme.
Hands-on learning
environment promotes
two-way interaction and
sharing of knowledge and
resources among students
and faculty members.
Reliable Support System
First Year Experience (FYE)
initiatives, such as
motivational talks and
peer-assisted study sessions,
provide students the
much-needed support to
adjust to university life and
excel in academic and
extra-curricular activities.
INTAKES:
FEBRUARY
MARCH
AUGUST
Programme Structure:
Semester 1
Elements of Natural &
Built Environments
Introduction to the
Construction Industry
Creative Thinking Skills
English I
Introduction to Drawing
Constructed Landscape
Semester 2
Culture & Civilisations or
Principles of Economics
Introduction to Design or
Basic Accounting
Social Psychology
Introduction to Business or
Mathematics
Effective Public Communication
English II
Foundation in
Natural & Built
Environments
(FNBE)
Year 1
06 / 07
Bachelor of Science
(Hons) in Architecture
Tis programme is a pre-professional course that provides a recognised
qualifcation in Architecture, and ofers a pathway for further studies
towards becoming an Architect.
Designed to give students design and technical skills for a career in the architecture industry,
the programme combines the disciplines of art and science. It focuses on the relationship between
the poetics of space, application of structure and technology, as well as the role of architecture
in social, cultural and environmental sustainability. Graduates also gain a solid understanding
of building design, history of architecture, construction technology and architectural practice,
to contribute towards the development of our society and nation as a whole.
Professionally Accredited
Graduates
Accreditation by Lembaga
Arkitek Malaysia (LAM),
exempts graduates from
the LAM Part 1 Professional
Examination.
Design-Oriented Programme
In-depth knowledge of design
elements and emphasis on
the relationship between
3-Year
Programme
poetics of space, via module
such as Architectural Design
Studios.
Develop heightened sensitivity
for the environment, culture
and climate of a particular
place via modules such as
Architecture Culture &
History and Environmental
Sustainable Design.
Students design studio
projects are presented as part
of Design Studio Review
(every semester), to a panel
of lecturers and industry
professionals for critique
and feedback.
Technical Focus
In-depth knowledge and
understanding of the
application of structure,
materials, technologies
and systems that will impact
the feld of architecture,
through modules such as
Building Materials, Building
Construction and Building
Technology.
Holistic Learning Approach
Valuable industry exposure
via lecture series and external
design reviews, feld trips and
site visits, which enhance
students learning experience.
Experiential learning through
opportunity to participate
in Activity Week, an
international study trip.
Dynamic Internship
(Practicum)
8-week feldwork in Year 1
requires students to
document historical and
architectural buildings,
through a set of measured
drawings and a report.
8-week internship in Year 2
exposes students to the
real-life working environment
and enables them to work
within a building team.
Wide Selection of Electives
Select from a wide range
of elective modules in
specialised areas of expertise
and research interest of the
academicians.
KPT/JPS (R/581/6/0023) 02/18
INTAKES:
MARCH
AUGUST
Semester 1
Architectural Design Studio I
Architecture Culture & History I
Building Materials
Design Communication
MPU (U1) - Module 1*
Semester 2
Architectural Design Studio II
Architecture Culture & History II
Building Construction I
Environmental Sustainable
Design
MPU (U2)*
Practicum 1
Methods of Documentation
& Measured Drawing
Semester 3
Architectural Design Studio III
Building Science I
Building Construction II
Computer Applications
MPU (U3)*
Semester 4
Architectural Design Studio IV
Asian Architecture
Building Services
Building Structures
Elective
Practicum 2
Internship Training & Report
Semester 5
Architectural Design Studio V
Building Science II
Building Technology I
Theories of Architecture &
Urbanism
Elective
MPU (U4)*
Semester 6
Building Technology II
Project Management
Elective
Career Options
Architectural Model Specialist
Architectural Photographer
Architectural Structure Specialist
Assistant Architect
Computer-Aided Design / 3D Visualiser
Interior Designer / Interior Architect
Resort / Hotel Architectural Conceptualiser
Theme Park Conceptual Architect
Town Planning Conceptual Architect
Bachelor of
Science (Hons)
in Architecture
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
NOTE:
* The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)
(i.e. General Studies) which is categorised under U1, U2, U3 and U4 within the duration of their studies.
U1 modules are prescribed by MOE whereas U2, U3 and U4 modules are froma list of University Core
Modules (UCM) prescribed as per the Programme Guide.
08 / 09
Fields
of Study
Design & Design
Studies
Architectural Design
Studio I (Body & Space)
Introduction to architectural
design as a self-expression,
through the design of a
full-size space for ones
own habitation, taking into
account basic awareness
of programme, materials,
structure, construction and
site.
Studio II (User & Context)
Emphasis on process of
prototyping space through
the exploration of solids,
planes, lines, frames,
surfaces and openings, with
considerations of functional
and spatial relationship, as
well as form-making.
Studio III (Experiencing
Space & Place)
Exploration of spatial
typologies in architecture
in the contexts of the
neighbourhood and
community. The design work
explores the plan-section
integration to achieve
architectural form that is
tectonically expressive,
functional and responsive to
its site.
Studio IV (Sustainable
Community &
Environment)
Exploration of
environmental sustainability
issues in design such as the
sun, wind, heat, cold, energy
issue, and the existing
building context.
Studio V (Place Making for
the Urban Community)
Development of formal
architectural design strategies,
while encompassing urban
issues within a dense urban
environment.
(Sustaining Humanities)
Design development of
the project produced in
Architecture Design Studio V,
that integrates the
considerations of building
performance, feasibility and
cost, and building technology.
Technical Studies
Building Materials
Survey of visual and
physical properties of
building materials and
their application, while
encompassing energy saving
and recycled materials.
Building Construction I
Introduction to principles
and practices of construction
technology and building
components from basement
and foundation, foor and
staircase, beam and column,
wall and openings, roof and
ceiling.
Building Construction II
Understanding of structural
systems in construction
technology in relation to
historical and innovative
buildings. Solid, skeletal and
surface construction systems
are discussed and analysed.
Building Structures
Principles of selecting
structural systems and
designing elements and
structures, soil mechanics on
the design of footings and
building behaviour.
Building Technology I
Data collection, analysis and
evaluation of residential
or small scale commercial
construction.
Building Technology II
Application of principles,
practices and details of
construction technology in
the process of documenting
design project.
Environmental Studies
Environmental
Sustainable Design
Introduction to
environmental issues and
the complexities that design
and construction professions
have to deal with to contain
irreversible damage that
human settlement causes to
the environment.
Building Science I
Introduction to factors
affecting thermal
performance of buildings
creating sustainable and
comfortable designs and
minimising the use of space
heating and cooling.
Building Science II
Understanding of building
acoustics in relation
to building design and
construction through
acoustic history, practical
measurements, sound
insulation, reverberation
and noise.
Building Services
Introduction to services and
Uniform Building By-Law for
the planning, coordination
and installation of water
supply and waste disposal
systems, storm water
management, electrical
supply, fre protection,
mechanical ventilation,
air-conditioning and vertical
transportation systems.
Cultural, Artistic &
Social Studies
Architecture Culture
& History I
Chronological survey of
the intellectual, aesthetic,
technological, political
and economic factors that
infuenced the development
of architecture from early
civilisation to Enlightenment.
Architecture Culture
& History II
Investigation on the historical
development of architecture
through developments from
the revolutionary period to
the present day.
Asian Architecture
Historical exploration of
South, Southeast and East
Asian architecture within
a systematic treatment of
architectural design and
construction, building science
and technology, garden
design and city planning.
Theories of Architecture
& Urbanism
Architectural theory in
the broader context of
philosophical schools of
thought and cultural and
social conditions.
Methods of Documentation
& Measured Drawing
Principles of building
preservation and method
of recording through
measured drawing,
written and photographic
documentations, including
application and management
of architectural historic
documentation.
Documentation of historical
and architectural signifcant
buildings in the form of
as-built drawings, through
feld work. The outcomes
are collections of drawings
complemented with a report.
Professional Studies
Design Communication
Introduction to fundamental
skills for communication of
architectural design, taught
through freehand, constructed
drawing, and architectural
modeling held outdoors and
in the studio.
Computer Applications
Integration of computing
knowledge into design
studio. 3D modeling skills in
communicating design ideas
in studio design projects.
Internship Training & Report
Professional attachments
to architectural practices.
Understanding the process of
submission to the authorities
of Working Drawings from an
architectural practice.
Project Management
Introduction to principles,
techniques and managerial
issues.
Electives
Aesthetic Components
& Effects
Architectural Conservation
Architectural Portfolio
Architecture & Comics:
The Visual Narrative
Architecture & Nation
Building
Architecture & Tourism
Architecture in the
Humanities
Architecture Techniques
Costing in Architecture
Design & Making
Food & Culture
Islamic Architecture
Junk=ed
Landscape Architecture
Nature & Architecture
Photography
Re-presenting Place
Tales of Three Cities
Technology in Architecture
Thinking Architecture
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Bachelor of Quantity
Surveying (Hons)
KPT/JPS (KA9440) 03/14
INTAKES:
MARCH
AUGUST
Tis programme is a professional course that provides a recognised
qualifcation in Quantity Surveying, and ofers a pathway towards
becoming a registered Quantity Surveyor.
The programme emphasises creativity, rationalisation, and innovation. It focuses on the
teaching of measurement of construction and legal issues and emphasises on training to
improve technical, management and development skills. These skills enable students to absorb
a wider range of knowledge, adapt to various conditions, and to solve problems creatively and
innovatively.
Graduates of this programme will understand the co-relation between economics, technology,
management and law, adding value to the fnancial and procurement management of
construction projects.
3-Year
Programme
Professionally Accredited
Graduates
Graduates gain automatic
membership to the Board of
Quantity Surveyors Malaysia
(BQSM).
Graduates gain recognition
from a network of over 140
countries through the Royal
Institute of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS).
Accreditation from the
Pacifc Association of Quantity
Surveyors (PAQS).
Strong Foundation in Cost
Management
In-depth knowledge in
measurement of building
elements and cost estimating
Measurement and Estimating.
Students work on Elemental
Cost Analysis (ECA) for
projects from consultants
(every semester), producing
data that will be used by
designers and clients to
control project cost.
Technical Focus
Understanding of
inter-relationship between
technical and commercial
elements of construction,
Construction Technology,
Building Materials and
Structures.
Exposure to latest industry
software such as Cost X
Estimating (project costing
tool) and BuildSoft
(construction software
solution for estimation and
job costing).
Business-Savvy Graduates
In-depth exposure and
understanding of business
and management through
modules such as Project
Management, Management
Science and Financial
Management.

Learning Beyond
the Classroom
Gain valuable industry
exposure and keep abreast
with industry practices via
lecture series, conferences,
workshops and site visits.
Opportunity to participate
in Activity Week, an
international study trip, to
experience different cultures.
Dynamic Internship
Programme
6-month industrial training to
develop practical and relevant
skills for future employment.
Semester 1
Measurement I
Building Materials
Construction Technology I
Introduction to Law
Semester 2
Measurement II
Building Services I
Construction Technology II
Site Surveying
MPU (U2)*
Semester 3
Measurement III
Management Science
Building Services II
Construction Technology III
Elective
MPU (U3)*
Semester 4
Measurement IV
Estimating
Professional Practice I
Software Application for
Quantity Surveying
Structures
Internship
Industrial Training & Report
Practical Tasks
Semester 5
Building Services &
Civil Engineering Quantities
Building Economics
Financial Management
Professional Practice II
Research Methodology
MPU (U4)*
Semester 6
Value Management
Construction Law
Development Economics
Dissertation
Project Management
Bachelor of
Quantity
Surveying
(Hons)
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Career Options
Building Material Manager
Building Surveyor
Construction Manager
Consultant Quantity Surveyor
Contractor Quantity Surveyor
Developer Quantity Surveyor
Geomatic & Land Surveyor
M & E Quantity Surveyor
Property Management, Valuation & Estate Agency Surveyor
NOTE:
* The Ministry of Education (MOE) requires all students to take Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU)
(i.e. General Studies) which is categorised under U1, U2, U3 and U4 within the duration of their studies.
U1 modules are prescribed by MOE whereas U2, U3 and U4 modules are froma list of University Core
Modules (UCM) prescribed as per the Programme Guide.
12 / 13
Fields
of Study
Quantities
Measurement I
Introduction to the
principles, purpose and
function of Standard Method
of Measurement (SMM),
measurement principles,
descriptions and standard
phraseology, specifcation
writing and the measurement
of structural works.
Measurement II
Measurement of walls,
timber foors, stud partitions,
staircase structure and
fnishes, foor, wall and ceiling
fnishes, including painting.
Measurement III
Measurement of doors,
windows, roof structure
and fnishes, roof drainage,
structural steel and metal
works.
Measurement IV
Measurement of piling,
renovation and demolition
works, external and
landscaping works.
Building Services & Civil
Engineering Quantities
Measurement of plumbing
works, soil, waste and
sanitary appliances,
mechanical and
electrical works and civil
engineering works using
CESMM.
Technology
Building Materials
Introduction to visual and
physical properties of
building materials including
energy saving and recycled
materials describing the
manufacturing process,
salient properties and typical
uses and ecological impact.
Building Services I
Introduction to building
services and Uniform
Building By-Law (UBBL) for
the planning, coordination
and installation of water
supply, sewerage disposal
and treatment, storm
water management,
telecommunication services
and ventilation systems.
Building Services II
Introduction to mechanical
and electrical services and
Uniform Building By-Law
(UBBL) for the planning,
coordination and installation
of air conditioning, electricity
generation and supply,
building fre safety and
vertical transportation
systems.
Construction Technology I
Understanding of the
fundamentals of earth works,
site setting-out, foundations,
walls, columns, beams, foors,
windows, doors, ceilings,
stairs, roof structure and roof
coverings.
Construction Technology II
fundamentals of piled
foundations, formworks,
scaffoldings, shoring
and underpinning, partition
and suspended ceilings,
portal frames, precast
concrete and steel roof
trusses.
Construction Technology III
Understanding of the stages
of dewatering, deep trench
and basement excavation,
structural steelwork, curtain
walls, prestressing, plants
and equipment used for
material handling and tension
membrane roof construction.
Structures
Qualitative appreciation
of determinate and
indeterminate structures,
rudimentary structural
analysis, defections,
understanding and
application of structural
design and loading codes.
Computing &
Ofce Practice
Site Surveying
fundamentals of site
surveying, linear surveying,
leveling, traversing and
tachometry, areas and
volume, curve ranging,
setting-out and Electronic
Distance Measurement
(EDM).
Industrial Training
Exploration of real-life
experience in an actual
working environment. On
completion, a training report
is required (together with a
Log Book and Diary) outlining
the experience that has been
obtained.
Practical Tasks
Documentation of Elemental
Cost Analysis for two (2)
projects, accompanied by
drawings or sketch plans
using all the necessary ECA
forms.
Professional Practice I
Overview of professional and
contractual responsibilities
and focus on the importance
of organisation,
administration, legal and
contractual procedures in
relation to building
procurement.
Professional Practice II
Introduction to
administration of
construction contracts and
sub-contracts including the
roles and responsibilities and
the importance of legal and
contractual procedures in
relation to interpretation of
particular clauses.
Software Application for
Quantity Surveying
Introduction to computer
software programmes to
prepare Bills of Quantities
including measurement,
comprehensive pricing,
resource reports, budget
and cost control, tendering,
tender analysis and
evaluation and elemental
cost planning.
Research Methodology
Understanding of the current
domain specifc knowledge
and a comparison between
the different channels of
research methodology
leading to synthesis
and documentation of
information gathered.
Dissertation
Undertake and submit
independent research work
which may consist of both
recording and analysing
of data or the summary of
published material on the
topic supplemented by
opinion gathered through
interviews or questionnaires.
Estimating &
Management
Introduction to Law
Introduction to Malaysian
Legal System, Law of Torts,
misinterpretation, negligence,
trespassing, nuisance (public
and private), liability, breach
of statutory duty and general
defenses, Contract Law and
Privity of Contract.
Management Science
History, theories,
concepts and principles of
management and explores
the characteristics, structure,
behaviour and effectiveness
of an organisation.
Estimating
Introduction to the principles
of estimating and components
prices such as material, plant,
wastage, proft and labour.
Building Economics
Overview of the Quantity
Surveyors role during the
pre-tender stage using
various methods of
controlling building costs, the
relationship between building
morphology, design variables
and life cycle costing.
Financial Management
Introduction to the
management of fnancial and
organisational structure and
emphasise on examination
of resource use systems,
management of staff,
fnancial information
systems and capital
investment.
Value Management
Understanding of the history,
theories, concepts and
principles in decision making
process and introduction of
the idea of unnecessary cost
and cost cutting exercise in
cost planning and control
stage.
Development Economics
Introduction to the
development, roles and
contribution of construction
industry to national economy
including development
appraisal and source of
fnance available.
Project Management
Introduction to principles,
techniques and managerial
issues in a construction
context.
Construction Law
Exploration of different
relationships within the
construction process as
well as legal, economic
and contractual constraints
imposed in building
contracts. An understanding
of the administrative, legal
obligations and contractual
procedures of dispute
resolution in relation to
construction contracts.
Electives
AutoCAD
Industrialised Building
System (IBS)
Facility Management
Intelligent Buildings
Sustainable Housing
Development
14 / 15
Master of
Architecture
KPT/JPS (N/581/7/0021) 01/18
INTAKES:
MARCH
AUGUST
Te programme is equivalent to Part 2 of the Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
(LAM) Professional Examination, and is a full-time professional
Masters programme that centres on the advanced study of architecture.
It takes on an integrated approach to learning architecture and adopts
the teaching philosophy of design as research. It aims to develop
well-rounded architectural graduates, leading to the development
and application of appropriate solutions to encounter demands of the
globalised and cross-cultural environments.
Students undertake a range of specialist and research-based studio projects supported by
knowledge and application of technology and environment, cultural context, research,
and professional practice to forge the position of sustaining humanity. Utilising a design
as research teaching pedagogy, the design studio forms the intersection of interests across
three broad domains of inquiry, i.e. urbanity, community, and technology.
2-Year
Programme
Research-Led Teaching
A teaching pedagogy that is
designed based on the
theme Research Informing
Design, where architectural
design, being the core of
architectural studies,
is viewed as a creative
intervention resolved through
research-led activity.

Integrated Studies
Apart from the design studio,
the programme is supported
by modules within the
streams of research, cultural
context, advanced and
integrated technology and
environment, as well as
entrepreneurship
and practice.
Global Perspectives
Sharing of global
experiences and
architectural discourse
within the architecture
fraternity, through
international exchanges
in the areas of practice
and research.
Highly Qualied
Academicians
Learn from academics who
possess vast professional
expertise as well as
academic and research
experience, including
PhD-qualifed staff and
Registered Architects.
Semester 1
Urban Design Studio
Environment & Technology:
Case Study & Analysis
Research Methods
Semester 2
Culture & Community
Design Studio
Synthesis
Elective
Semester 3
Architectural Thesis I
Professional Practice &
Entrepreneurship I
Semester 4
Architectural Thesis II
Entrepreneurship II
Career Options
Architectural Structure Specialist
Architect
Design Consultant
Interior Designer / Interior Architect
Project Manager
Site Supervisor
Residential / Commercial Architect
Resort / Hotel Architectural Conceptualiser
Theme Park Conceptual Architect
Town Planning Conceptual Architect
Master of
Architecture
Year 1 Year 2
16 / 17
Field of
Studies
Design & Cultural
Studies
Urban Design Studio
Investigates the ways of
meeting the demand for
environmental sustainability,
with a key focus on the lived
experience of cities.
Community& Culture
Design Studio
Promotes architectural design
as an expression of the culture
in a community context and
delves into the principles
and methods of interpreting
meaning from a variety of
users regarding designed
objects of habitation.
Architectural Thesis I
Involves an in-depth study of
the students choice, where
they must demonstrate
methodological and
theoretical rigour within their
proposed topic.
Architectural Thesis II
Involves an in-depth design
project of the students
choice and forms the design
development of the thesis.
Research
Research Methods
Explores a range of
architectural research
methods, with an emphasis
on hypothesis formulation
and gathering, recording
and analysis of data. Trains
students to integrate research
skills as an inquiry process in
design.
Environment &
Technology
Case Studies & Analysis
Addresses architecture
as an integration of the
environment and technology,
and examines the role of
building technology and
sustainability in architectural
design through analysis and
evaluation of a complex
building or group of
buildings.
Environment &
Technology: Synthesis
Addresses architecture
as an integration of the
environment and technology
for a complex building
or group of buildings,
and examines the role of
technology and sustainability
as a generative force in
architectural design.
Professional Practice
Entrepreneurship I
Focuses on the principles of
professional practice, such as
Conditions of Engagement
of the Architect, professional
fees, management of a small
practice and ethics and
codes of conduct expected of
an architect.
Entrepreneurship II
Focuses on the different
types of construction
contracts commonly
used in the construction
industry, and the architects
responsibilities and liabilities
under the contracts.
Architecture
Professional Registration
Requirements of different countries may vary. Students are advised to refer to architectural institute in their respective countries
on academic and professional registration requirements.
Register as Graduate Architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)
Master of Architecture or equivalent (2 years)
Register as Graduate Member with Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)
Working Experience with a Registered Architect (minimum of 2 years)
Commences from date of registration as a LAM Architectural Graduate
LAM Part III Examination (once a year)
LAM Part I & II Examinations
Register with LAM as an Architect that carries the title Ar
Apply for PAM Corporate Membership
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture (3 years)
Graduates who obtained the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture and subsequent Master of
Architecture will be required to take Part I and / or Part II Professional Examinations.
Upon passing the LAM Part III Professional Examination, one may become a Corporate Member with
PAM and register with LAM as an Professional Architect that carries the title Ar.
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Quantity Surveying
Professional Registration
Requirements of different countries may vary. Students are advised to refer to architectural institute in their respective countries
on academic and professional registration requirements.
Joint Test of Professional Competence (JTPC)
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) (3 years)
Working Experience with a Registered Quantity Surveyor (minimum 2 years)
Commences from date of registration as a BQSM Graduate Member
Register as Graduate Member with
Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
and the Royal Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (RISM)
Register with BQSM as a Registered Quantity Surveyor
Register with RISM as a Quantity Surveyor that carries the title Sr
Upon accreditation of the degree by the Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), graduates
who obtained the Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons) will be required to take the Joint Test of
Professional Competence ( JTPC) in Quantity Surveying, jointly conducted by BQSM and RISM
(QS Division).
Upon passing the JTPC and a professional interview, one may register with BQSM as a Registered
Surveyor and become a Corporate Member with RISM that carriers the title Sr.
Enrolment Information
How To Apply
Step 1: Choose your programme
Please review the information in the prospectus and speak to our
counselors for advice.
Indicate the programme that you wish to apply for.
Take a look at the intake dates and decide on your preferred intake.
Kindly ensure that you adhere to the application deadlines.
Step 2: Check Entry Requirements
Please check the entry requirements to ensure that you fulfll the necessary
criteria for the programme you wish to apply for.
Applicants to the School of Architecture, Building & Design, School of Medicine
and School of Pharmacy are subject to additional admission procedures and forms.
You may check with our counselors / website for further details.
All applicants applying for Undergraduate programmes must meet our
English Language requirements.
Step 3: Check Documentation Requirements and Deadlines
Compile all the required documents to apply for the programme.
Kindly ensure that you check the deadlines for submission, and submit
the documents on or before the mentioned date.
Step 4: Submit Application Form
Please ensure that you fll up the Application Form completely and accurately.
All applicants are required to pay a registration / processing fee.
All international students are required to pay an additional International
Student Charge.
Step 5: Apply for Scholarships, Bursaries & Financial Aid
Application for scholarships, bursaries and loans require separate applications.
Please refer to the Scholarships, Bursaries & Financial Aid booklet to check
if you are eligible to apply.
To apply, follow the instructions in the booklet or speak to our counselors.
Step 6: Apply for Student Residences
Applications for on-campus Student Residences require a separate application.
Applicants interested in living on-campus have to apply through U Residences.
Step 7: Check Status of your VISA Application (For Non - Malaysians)
All international students who are applying to study at Taylors University
must apply for a student pass.
Please consult an International Students Offcer for more information.
This publication contains information, which is current as of October 2013. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon
the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylors University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate,
but reserves the right to change any information described in this prospectus without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying
information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
SCHOOL OF
ARCHITECTURE

BUILDING
DESIGN
Taylors University, Lakeside Campus
( JPT/BPP/1000-801/67/Jld.2(32) KPT/JPS/DFT/US/B21)
No. 1, Jalan Taylors, 47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Tel : 603-5629 5000 Fax : 603-5629 5001
E-mail : admissions@taylors.edu.my
www.taylors.edu.my
Penang Ofce Tel : 604-899 9396 Fax : 604-899 9596
Johor Bahru Ofce Tel : 607-351 3692 / 351 3694 Fax : 607-351 3689
Kuantan Ofce Tel : 609-566 3709 Fax : 609-566 3710
Kuching Ofce Tel : 6082-410 818 / 417 909 Fax : 6082-410 616
Kota Kinabalu Ofce Tel : 6088-486 936 / 486 937 Fax : 6088-486 938
This publication contains information, which is current as of October 2013. Changes in
circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Taylors
University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the
right to change any information described in this prospectus without notice. Readers are responsible
for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

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