Farah Azizan

Farah Azizan obtained her BA in architecture at Nottingham University, UK and pursued her diploma in Architecture at the Architecture Association, London. Upon graduating in 2004, she worked part-time for Tonkin Liu Architects, returned to Kuala Lumpur and joined Seksan Design where she practiced landscape and architectural design for 6 years. There she expanded her design skills as a designer consistently blending art, architecture and landscape into the projects she led.

In 2012, she set up Studio Bikin with Adela Askandar a multi-disciplinary studio practice that is passionate about design and assumed a very hands-on approach to all their projects, valuing craftsmanship, detail and sensitivity towards the context and environment within which they build. Her intuitive grasp of spatial dynamics and aesthetics allows her to orchestrate environments that resonate deeply with human emotions.

Under Farah and Adela’s directorship, they foster an environment of collaboration and relentless curiosity by crafting immersive narratives that resonate in response to the client’s brief. Having a strong foundation in architectural principles and a dedication to creating functional yet visually captivating spaces, the studio has consistently contributed to delivering exceptional projects that leave a lasting impact by challenging the ordinary and reshaping the possible.

Key projects led by Farah include Else Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh Hotel, Pasar Besar, BIG Supermarkets, Monterez House, Kong Heng Villas, APW, Hit & Mrs.

Primarily making an impact is about using one’s skills, talents, and resources to make a positive difference or change in the individual’s area of expertise. It’s about living a life / pursuing an agenda that is purposeful and hopefully contributing towards growth and development in your field.