Monosist Architects & Engineers Sdn Bhd
Monosist is an architecture firm founded in 2008 and based in Putrajaya, Malaysia. We embrace a unified approach to design, blending extensive experience with a passion for exploration and innovation.
The firm’s name is derived from the words “Mono” and “System,” reflecting our commitment to streamlined, cohesive design solutions. Additionally, “Monosist” incorporates the initials of our founder, M.O.N.O.S., with the suffix “-ist,” symbolizing our expertise and dedication to the field.
Our portfolio spans a diverse range of projects across various scales and sectors. While property development remains a core aspect of our practice, our true passion lies in Transit Building Architecture, particularly urban rail projects that contribute to the regeneration of city fabric and enhance pedestrian movement. The technical and aesthetic complexities of this niche market continue to inspire and challenge us, driving our commitment to excellence.
The firm’s name is derived from the words “Mono” and “System,” reflecting our commitment to streamlined, cohesive design solutions. Additionally, “Monosist” incorporates the initials of our founder, M.O.N.O.S., with the suffix “-ist,” symbolizing our expertise and dedication to the field.
Our portfolio spans a diverse range of projects across various scales and sectors. While property development remains a core aspect of our practice, our true passion lies in Transit Building Architecture, particularly urban rail projects that contribute to the regeneration of city fabric and enhance pedestrian movement. The technical and aesthetic complexities of this niche market continue to inspire and challenge us, driving our commitment to excellence.
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Monosist translates our clients' requirements and ambitions into memorable structures that strive to positively influence the surrounding context and the broader community. We bring measurable value to projects through the thoughtful application of design quality and technical expertise, delivered with a high level of personal service.
Purpose
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With no predefined aesthetic vision, our design process begins with multiple concepts that are evaluated for intrinsic value, constructability and environmental impact. We collaborate with each client to ensure their objectives and vision are embodied in the project. We work closely with consultants, contractors and fabricators for engineering and specialty expertise, selected to meet each project's unique requirements.
APPROACH
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We believe in an architecture of bold clarity that emphasizes transparency and spatial dynamism with an enduring ambition to enhance the character of the built environment. Our projects share a consistent visual language that promotes highly crafted technical solutions delivering optimal performance.
PERSPECTIVE
Our Architects, Designers & Project Managers
Managing Director
Ar. Mohammad Nor Sulaiman
Dipl. Arch, B. Arch (Hons) UTM, P. Arch, APAM, AIPDM
Ar. Mohammad Nor bin Sulaiman (Mdnor) graduated from School of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 1993. He founded Monosist in 2004 pursuing his passion in architecture after spending years with various architectural firms and property development companies. His last employment was at KL Monorail Project Services Sdn Bhd as the Head of Architectural Division for the construction of KL Monorail System project in Kuala Lumpur. He works on numerous light and heavy rail projects construction and engineering studies alongside with various prominent rail players local and abroad with wide-range involvement from Lead Architect to Rail Scheme Planner. Besides rail projects, he also takes the lead in the development of other typical property and infrastructure projects such as transit-oriented-development (TOD), urban housing, commercial space, institutional complex, bridges, and highways. Ar Mdnor currently remains as the leader, mastermind, and driving force of the company.
Director
Ar. Noor Halwani Ab Rahman
B.Art Architecture (Iowa States Uni. USA, B. Arch (Hons) UTM, P. Arch, APAM, AIPDM
Ar. Noor Halwani graduated from Iowa State University, USA, in 1987, and the Faculty of Built Environment at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 1994. Before joining Monosist, she served as a Senior Architect with Veritas Architects Kuala Lumpur for 15 years. At Veritas, she led a team responsible for the construction of the award-winning Laman PKNS (PKNS Headquarters), Wangsa 118, and several other high-rise residential and commercial developments. In 2024, she joined Monosist as Senior Partner and Director.
Associate Director
Ar. Nor'Azam Ahmad
Dipl. Arch, B. Arch UTM (Hons), P. Arch, APAM, AIPDM
Ar Nor’Azam Ahmad graduated from School of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 1993. A Petronas Scholarship holder began his career in 1995 with KLCC Project Team for the construction and completion of the Petronas Twin Tower. He then worked with numerous architectural firms involving multiple housing developments and large government institutional complexes.
He is the founder and the principal of NBA Architects and the co-founder of Monosist Architects & Engineers Sdn Bhd.
He is the founder and the principal of NBA Architects and the co-founder of Monosist Architects & Engineers Sdn Bhd.
Technical Director
Mohd Azman Mohd Yusop
Dipl. Arch, B. Arch (Hons) UTM
Azman graduated from the Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 1998 and started off his architectural career with GDP Architects Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur. After about 10 successful years with GDP, he ventured off to Dublin, Ireland in 2006 to work with Sonas Group, Athlone, County West Meath based developer; actively developing housing and social-oriented projects in Europe. He then gave a short stint in Dubai before back to Malaysia in 2009. Upon returning to the country, he was engaged with the construction and supervision of the GBI Platinum rated Energy Commission Headquater, completed in 2010, in Putrajaya. Azman is now sitting in the company’s executive committee and taking leadership in the technical operation of the design team.
Associate Director
Sharifah Madznah Syed Mohamed
Adv. Dipl, B. Arch UiTM (Hons)
Sharifah Madznah graduated from the School of Architecture, Fakulti Senibina, Perancangan dan Ukur, Institut Teknologi MARA in 1995. She starts her career with Dayabina Architects in the mid-90th before joining GDP Architects in 1998. In GDP, she worked on various project development such as The Multimedia University in Cyberjaya, Universiti Teknologi Mara in Puncak Alam and Alamanda Shopping Complex in Putrajaya. She further her career with Putrajaya Holdings (PJH) in 2005. In PJH, she took charge in the strategic planning and design coordination with panel consultants and local authorities in numerous Putrajaya development projects. She is a founding partner of Monosist Design Group Sdn Bhd, a sister company of Monosist Architects & Engineers Sdn Bhd, providing R&D services to the group.
Senior Associate
Zul Fadzli Shafiee
M. Arch (Uni. Malaya), B.Sc Arch (IUKL), Dipl. Arch (PolySAS)
Zul Fadzli Shafiee graduated in Master of Architecture from the School of Architecture, Fakulti Alam Bina, Universiti Malaya in 2018. He obtains a diploma in architectural study from Politeknik Sultan Hj Ahmad Shah before continue his bachelor science in Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur in 2013. He starts his architectural career as an architectural illustrator in a production house and achieved another milestone as an architectural assistant in Monosist in the year 2011. In Monosist he was part of a design team in a high-intensity rail transit project as well as involved in other commercial and residential projects.
Upon graduated from University Malaya, he rejoins Monosist and becomes one of the key players in the firm. Having passes and transcend a wide range of experience through various architectural processes, Zul Fadzli assumes the role of senior members of the firm, managing a team in BIM application.
Upon graduated from University Malaya, he rejoins Monosist and becomes one of the key players in the firm. Having passes and transcend a wide range of experience through various architectural processes, Zul Fadzli assumes the role of senior members of the firm, managing a team in BIM application.
