About


Aida Amalina was born in Malacca in 1995 and raised in Jitra, Kedah. She graduated with a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Science, Malaysia, in Penang. Besides designing buildings and spaces, Aida also— has deep passions for travel, gastronomy, photography, fashion, and blogging. Aims to design natural yet modern architecture, Aida is still exploring her architectural style and philosophy. Her design direction focuses on creating elegant architecture. She believes architecture is an interplay and overlay of fashion and culture. The type of materials and technique of the construction embodies the weaving of fabrics, which can create a different and vast array of patterns and textures. Her style mainly focuses on playing and exploring basic geometrical shapes and elements to create a design that is more intricate and subtle. She believes that simplicity is an understatement. By simplicity, there can be a presence of peace and stillness in the overwhelming repetition of basic geometrical shapes as a consequence of the common conditions required to trigger the state of tranquillity are often emptiness, vastness, and lightness. Ironically, Aida is convinced that from simplicity derives complexity.


Education

    2019 - 2021    Master of Architecture (LAM Part II)
                   University of Science, Malaysia
    2015 - 2018    Bachelor of Science in Housing, Building & Planning
                   (Architecture) (LAM Part I)
                   University of Science, Malaysia
    2013 - 2014    A-Levels
                   Kolej Teknologi Timur
    2011 - 2012    Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
                   Kubang Pasu Science School



Work Experience

    2023    Fit Out & Design Executive
            CHJ Property, Kedah
    2022    Assistant Project Architect
            Akitek Akiprima, Subang Jaya
    2019    Assistant Architect
            BYG Architecture, Penang
    2018    Sales Advisor
            H&M Group, Kedah
    2017    Intern
            Mazlan Jaafar Architect, Kedah
    2017    Research & Literature Review Assistant
            University of Science Malaysia
            Assisted research on Bio-Facade technology and Green Architecture
    2016    Research Assistant
            National University of Malaysia
            Assisted research on Teenage in Marginalize Community: From Transition
            Disclosure
 to Generational Disclosure



Project Experience / Involvement

    2023    Fit Out & Design Executive, CHJ Property
            • Ampang Business Centre, Alor Setar, Kedah [Mixed-Use]
            • Kompleks Convent, Alor Setar, Kedah [Commercial]
            • Kompleks BDI, Jitra, Kedah [Commercial]
            • Kompleks Changlun, Jitra, Kedah [Commercial]
            • Kompleks Arau, Arau, Perlis [Commercial]
            • Kangar Jaya Mall, Kangar, Perlis [Commercial]
            • Kompleks Bukit Pinang, Pokok Sena, Kedah [Shophouse]
            • Kompleks Malau, Jitra, Kedah [Shophouse]
    2022    Assistant Project Architect, Akitek Akiprima
             Bukit Wangsamas Semi Detached Housing Scheme, Bukit Wangsamas, Kuala Lumpur [Residential]
             Tropicana Indah Bungalow, Sungai Buloh, Selangor [Residential]
             Lurah Tunku Bungalow, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur [Private Residential]
             Jalan Desa Bungalow, Jalan Desa, Kuala Lumpur [Private Residential]
             Jalan Nusa Bungalow, Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur [Private Residential]
             Carsome Warehouse, Petaling Jaya, Selangor [Warehouse Showroom]
    2019    Assistant Architect, BYG Architecture
             Paya Terubong Affordable Housing, George Town, Penang [High-Rise Residential]
             Raja Uda Service Apartment, Bukit Mertajam, Penang [Mid-Rise Residential]
             2163 Apartment, George Town, Penang [High-Rise Residential]
             Ferringhi Hills Semi-Detached Housing Scheme, Batu Ferringhi, Penang [Residential]
             Hijauan Valdor Terrace Housing, Sungai Jawi, Penang [Residential]
             Eco Horizon Brydon Semi-Detached Housing, Simpang Ampat, Penang [Residential]
             Crest Quay, Alor Setar, Kedah [Mixed-Use]
             Vangohh Sales Gallery, Bukit Mertajam, Penang [Sales Gallery]
             Pak Tai 1938, Bukit Mertajam, Penang [Heritage Conservation]
             Kuching Old Court House, Kuching, Sarawak [Heritage Conservation]
             Kelebang Shophouse, Kelebang, Perak [Shophouse]
             Batu Kawan Warehouse, Batu Kawan, Penang [Warehouse]
             Metrarama Warehouse, Prai, Penang [Warehouse]
             Creative Hub, Butterworth, Penang [Community Centre]
             Setia Fontaines Clubhouse, Kepala Batas, Penang [Clubhouse]
             Armenian Street Backlane Landscape, Georgetown, Penang [Landscape]
             Intel Graphic Wall, Bayang Lepas, Penang [Interior Design]
             Sibu Jaya Bus Stand, Sibu Jaya, Sarawak [Urban Design]               



Academic Publication

    2021    Urban Design Elements with a Case Study at Bandar Sungai Petani of Kedah
            AAA Rahim, MAM Baharudin, Y Arab, AS Hassan, K Seangklieng, B Witchayangkoon
            International Transaction Journal of Engineering, Management, & Applied Sciences &
            Technologies, 12(3).