A group of students from the Year 2 BA(Hons) Interior Architecture and Design were trilled when they were announced as shortlisted and winners for the "Reimagining Retail Space Design Competition". This competition was a collaboration between Alpine Legacy Sdn Bhd and First City University College which started in November 2023 and concluded on 19 January 2024. The prize-giving ceremony was held at the First Floor meeting room of the 5 Elements Hotel on Jalan Sultan, Kuala Lumpur.
The competition, which showcased the results of the innovative student integrated projects under the guidance of lecturer C.K Foo, challenged participants to explore the transformation of an old place, community, or neighbourhood through contemporary development, emphasizing the social and economic aspects. The judging panel, featuring esteemed industry professionals IDr. Ong Kian Tat and Ms. Soong Mei Ling selected three exceptional designs out of the ten shortlisted participants.
The prize-giving ceremony was graced by Mr. Alan Mak, General Manager of Alpine Legacy (M) Sdn. Bhd., and Assistant Professor Chua Huwi Huwi, Dean of the Faculty of Design & Built Environment, along with the Programme Coordinators - Ms. Norhayati binti Ibrahim, IDr Fakhul Zaman, and Mr. Phil Su.
Generously sponsored by Alpine Legacy, the prizes for the winners included cash rewards and exciting vouchers that included a suite room night-stay at the exquisite The 5 Elements Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Congratulations to all the winners:
Dhinesh Kumar s/o Ilamaran
First prize (Cash RM500 + 2D1N Suite Room for up to 4 persons @ The 5 Elements Hotel Voucher + Funko Pop! Collectible Voucher + MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Voucher)
Kang Xi Ping
Second Prize(Cash RM300 + 2D1N Suite Room for 2 persons @ The 5 Elements Hotel Voucher + Funko Pop! Collectible Voucher + MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Voucher)
Jasmine Yap Jia Min
Third Prize (Cash RM200 + 2D1N Deluxe Room for 2 persons @ The 5 Elements Hotel Voucher + Funko Pop! Collectible Voucher + MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Voucher)
Thank you Alpine Legacy sdn bhd, the FDBE team, and both IDr. Ong Kian Tat and Ms. Soong Mei Ling! Your contributions make this event successful. Lastly well done to all the students.
