July 25, 2024
TKCA Architect from Malaysia Emerged as Global Champion at Creative Colour Awards 2024
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Ar. IDr. Ts. Rien Tan (second from left) founder of TKCA Architect and his dynamic team celebrating a
double triumph at the Creative Colour Awards (CCA) in Chennai, clinching the Grand Prix Win and
Best in Corporate and Commercial Exterior
SAMA Square Market – Best in Commercial and Corporate Exterior
TKCA Architects gold submission SAMA Square Market envisioned a multifunctional urban space in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. It integrates three main zones: the Main Market Building, Open Street People Plaza, and Retail Village, creating a dynamic and inclusive environment.
The design maximises the use of the ground plane, creating layered public plazas, markets, and retail spaces that foster sustainable community interactions. The market design emphasises transparency and natural light, with bright, translucent facades ensuring cleanliness and accessibility.
Ar. Rien shared that colour plays a significant role in the design of SAMA Square Market. The purposeful use of various colours helps delineate different zones and creates a lively atmosphere that reflects the vibrant urban character of the area. Bright colours on the translucent facades of the Main Market Building contribute to a sense of openness and cleanliness, while contrasting colours in the Open Street People Plaza and Retail Village highlight specific areas and amenities. This thoughtful use of colour fosters a sense of place, encouraging community interaction and engagement.
Skyblox Co-Living Housing - Best Residential Exterior in the Architectural Category
TKCA Architect’s SkyBlox housing aims to be a landmark in Setapak, featuring distinctive yellow cantilever prefab units. The development includes 320 en-suite rooms with customised interiors, accommodating over 500 residents.
The project employs Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) for all rooms, whereas the colour scheme includes yellow, dark grey, and light grey, with yellow used sparingly for decorative accents, creating focal points against the greys.
An open corridor design with cross ventilation improves interior air quality, while a translucent panel roof enhances natural daylight in the corridors, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The upcycled container staircase, painted yellow, blends seamlessly with its surroundings, adding vibrancy and uplifting residents’ moods.
“As we embark on this global journey with the Creative Colour Awards to facilitate creativity and excellent colour use in the industry, we believe in the transformative power of colour to shape our world. Through colours, we connect with communities worldwide, fostering a deeper understanding of design’s profound impact on our daily lives. With each vibrant hue and thoughtful design choice, we not only create visually stunning spaces but also inspire sustainable practices that leave a lasting legacy for generations to come,” says Francesca Heathcote, Partner at Teresa Sapey + Partners.
This year the CCA had garnered 157 submissions from 11 countries and regions including India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and the Middle East, reflecting diverse cultural influence involving colours in architecture and interior design. The awards span across commercial, corporate, residential and public spaces categories, awarding designers’ efforts in harnessing the transformative power of colours and channel it to benefit the surrounding communities. Through the CCA, Nippon Paint underscores its commitment to elevating the creative use of colour in spatial design. By recognising emerging design professionals and connecting them with key industry leaders, the CCA aims to fill a crucial gap and foster growth and innovation.
Purposeful Use of Colours from All Around the World
The Creative Colour Awards (CCA) is set to become a global platform celebrating the pinnacle of colour excellency in design as it seeks to shine a spotlight on local entries crafted by homegrown architects and designers, showcasing their mastery in integrating colours through coatings to transform spaces. At its core, the CCA underscores Nippon Paint’s unwavering dedication to recognising the power of colours in spatial design. By emphasising the emotional, and practical impact of colours, the awards aim to foster a deeper appreciation for design’s influence in daily life.
“The Creative Colour Awards represents Nippon Paint’s commitment in celebrating and showing support for outstanding colour excellence through spatial design colour and coatings. We received outstanding submissions from all over the world, representing diverse cultures and backgrounds. Despite the variations, one universal language unites them all: the language of colours. As a leading coatings and construction solutions manufacturer, Nippon Paint is committed to elevating the importance of colours in paints and coatings among industry experts and professionals. We would like to congratulate this year’s winners and we are excited for the next round of submissions for CCA 2025.” said Gladys Goh, Senior Vice-President, Strategic Innovation & Marketing at NIPSEA Group.
The CCA has transcended geographical boundaries, uniting designers worldwide through the universal language of colours. Through this collective effort, the CCA aims to further underscore the understanding of design’s profound impact on communities, inspiring sustainable practices that leave a lasting imprint on society. Recognising that thoughtful design choices can significantly enhance the quality of life for communities, the awards celebrate not just the impactful use of colour, but also the responsible stewardship of the built environment.
For more information on how to participate in the CCA Awards, visit www.creativecolourawards.com or CCA’s social pages Instagram Page , LinkedIn Page.
About Creative Colour Awards
The Creative Colour Awards recognises colour excellence in works of spatial designers and space owners around the world – celebrating outstanding and innovative use of colours through coatings in commercial, residential and public spaces. By curating and putting together a collection of brilliantly designed spaces with colour as the core design language, the annual colour competition will elevate the importance of colours in paints and coatings amongst industry experts.
About Nippon Paint
Since 2008, the Nippon Paint Malaysia Group (“NPM Group”) has enjoyed a market leadership position as Malaysia’s No. 1 Total Coating Solutions provider while also having a significant presence in the coatings industry in countries such as Pakistan, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Indonesia.
In 2022, aligned to its global strategy, the NPM Group firmly etched its niche position as the 1st in the region to offer Total Coating and Construction Solutions (TCCS), giving it the competitive edge to offer total compatible systems for high quality, perfect finishings and protection, from the floor to the roof, and everything in between. This strategic development has been made possible through the corporate acquisitions of CMI Construction Material Industry Sdn. Bhd. (CMI), CMI Marketing Sdn. Bhd. (CMIM), Selleys and Vital Technical Sdn Bhd (V-Tech).
First established in 1967 as Nippon Paint (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, the NPM Group is part of the Nippon Paint Group, which has a leadership presence spanning 22 geographical locations and has been built on a heritage of over 130 years dating back to 1881 in Japan.
The NPM Group places strong emphasis in Research and Development (R&D) activities, which remains a core priority to its success in product innovation. As a global leader in coating technologies with a database of more than 10,000 paint formulations, the NPM Group prides itself in being a Total Coating & Construction Solutions (TCCS) provider with a multi-segment portfolio of offerings ranging from Architectural, Automotive, Industrial, Protective to Marine coatings from end-to-end solutions including painting tools, waterproofing solutions, flooring solutions, dry mix solutions as well as Sealant, Adhesive, Filler (SAF) solutions.
The Group has won consumer choice awards such as the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Awards (2006- 2023), Putra Brand Awards (2010-2023) and Parents’ Choice Awards (2018- 2020), as well as received industry accolades such as the APPIES 2018 Gold award for its Child Wellness Range campaign, Best Company for Leadership in Paint Technology Asia by IAIR in 2014 and Frost & Sullivan’s Paint & Coatings Company of The Year in 2011, the Paint Company of the Year 2016 and New Product Innovation Leadership Award 2016 and the 2020 Malaysia Decorative Paints and Coatings Market Leadership Award.
In its concerted effort to champion sustainability towards a greener footprint, the Group has received the Green Label Certification (by the Singapore Environment Council), Eco-Labelling Certification License (by SIRIM QAS International) and several Green Excellence Awards by Frost & Sullivan.
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About NIPSEA Group (Subsidiary of Nippon Paint Holdings Co.)
NIPSEA Group is a global leader, providing innovative solutions in the paint and coatings industry. Headquartered in Singapore, with 147 NIPSEA companies spread throughout 28 geographical locations, the group is Asia Pacific’s No. 1 paint and coatings manufacturer in both production and sales revenue. After more than 60 years of growth, NIPSEA Group has over 29,000 employees with 121 manufacturing facilities and operations, efficiently serving all aspects of the business, from production to customer satisfaction.
With a focus on maximising value to our customers, we push boundaries to deliver high quality solutions that work better for all our partners, tradesmen, and homeowners. The NIPSEA Group’s arsenal of solutions for the industry covers Architectural, Industrial, Automotive and Marine Coatings, as well as a range of products beyond the world of paint and coatings. We have an unyielding drive to focus on customers, providing innovation that works best for all our stakeholders.
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