Principal Architect, S.Pin Architects
Ar. Tan Sih Pin is an architect, a landscape & urban designer, a photographer, an ex-movie & music reviewer. He is the principal of S.Pin Architect, an award-winning firm based in Kuala Lumpur. He spent his formative years in culture & nature rich Kedah & Penang, this backdrop has become the nutrients for his multi-faceted architecture career. He began his career by embracing all aspects of art & design and has been striving for holistic approach in architecture which includes urbanism, interior design, landscape design, graphic design & photography. Inspired by Malaysia’s rich nature & diverse culture, his architecture has been persistently spinning out from 3 core values: NATURE, CULTURE & FUTURE. He has vast experience in wide range of projects which include residential, commercial, hospitality, recreational, industrial and mixed development.
Architizer recently named S.Pin Architect as one of the 15 best Malaysian architecture firms, noting the firm’s works that embrace local culture in contemporary language. Ar Tan other accolades include Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia Award 2010, World Architecture Festival 2014 shortlist, BCI Asia Futurarc Prize 2008, Piscine Global Pool Vision Asia 2017 Award, P.A.M.’s 30 Under 40 Emerging Malaysian Architects 2011 and Think City B.O.R.R. Public Spaces Below Highway Design Competition 2019 consolation prize.
