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DESTINATION PERAK SDN BHD HEAD OFFICE

LOCATION : LEVEL 11,PTTC TOWER, MERU IPOH, PERAK MODERN CONTEMPORARY
CLIENT : PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN NEGERI PERAK (PKNP)
PROJECT SIZE : 8921 SQFT
Contemporary decorating style centers on simplicity,
subtle elegance, and the careful use of textures and clean
lines. It focuses on minimalistic elements, using neutral
In 2014, my interior design firm was awarded a contract by Destination
Perak Sdn Bhd, a tourism agency owned by the state of Perak. The shades like grays and beiges, and avoids unnecessary
project was located on the 11th floor of the Perak Techno Trade Centre details, prioritizing a clean and functional design ethos.
(PTTC) in Meru, Ipoh, Perak, covering a space of 7683 square feet.
In this modern contemporary office, the design adopts
We initially planned to use a site on the 17th floor, but the project was an open space concept, combining the pantry with
eventually moved to the 11th floor. The original 17th-floor site was a bare unit, the reception, lobby, and working areas. This layout
while the 11th floor contained outdated fittings and furniture from a previous fosters an airy and efficient workspace that shuns overly
tenant. This necessitated numerous adjustments and improvements to the ornate elements. Strategically placing the open pantry
initial design and work plan. The building’s systems, including the electrical near the reception and discussion areas enhances
Distribution Board and FCU units, were outdated and partly non-functional, functionality by allowing guests to transition smoothly to
with a quarter of the space cluttered with damaged office furniture. It the dining area without disrupting the working space.
took us three weeks to demolish existing partitions, reposition and rewire
the Distribution Board units, remove faulty FCU units, and clear the site.
Additionally, the use of boxed-up wooden panels not only
Our goal was to create a modern minimalist/contemporary co-working space, helps in sectioning off different areas but also reinforces
optimizing existing fittings to reduce renovation costs. As the project leader, the modern contemporary style throughout the office.
I coordinated our teams—electrical, structural, plumbing, furniture, fittings, This design choice complements the existing wood wall
and suppliers—ensuring efficient progress according to the work program. paneling in the Boardroom, creating a cohesive aesthetic.

Custom-made fittings were produced in our fabrication factory in Kuala
Lumpur, approximately 150 miles away, and a dedicated team consisting
of five electricians, five carpenters, ten general laborers, and two site
supervisors was stationed on-site. The entire project was completed in
about three months, including a one-month period for addressing any