Photo: ARCHIDEX 2025 takes place across two iconic venues: MITEC from 21 to 24 July and KLCC from 23 to 26 July, welcoming over 56,000 visitors from 110 countries and featuring more than 850 exhibitors

ARCHIDEX 2025 Overview

The event will be held at two iconic venues: MITEC from July 21 to 24 and KLCC from July 23 to 26. Over 56,000 visitors from 110 countries are expected, with more than 850 exhibitors spread across 36,700 square meters of exhibition space. This edition emphasizes sustainable urbanisation and global collaboration in designing future cities.

MITEC Highlights

At MITEC, ARCHIDEX 2025 will host FENESTEX—a specialized exhibition on windows, doors, glass, and façade innovations. Additional highlights include the DATUM Conferences and ARCHITALENT, a regional design competition for architecture students. The latest in lighting technologies and building materials will also be showcased.

KLCC Highlights

KLCC will feature national pavilions from Austria, China, Korea, Singapore, and Canada. A major attraction will be ASEAN’s first real-life workplace simulation, “WoW (World of Works),” with exhibitions focused on smart buildings, adaptive interiors, and sustainable urban lifestyles.

Photo : This year’s edition reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable urbanisation and regional collaboration in shaping the cities of tomorrow.

AREC 2025

AREC 2025, also held at KLCC, will offer a robust program including forums on affordable housing and resilient infrastructure, business matching sessions, and exhibitions on transformative urban solutions. A new initiative, KL Architecture Week (KLAW 2025), will expand ARCHIDEX beyond the venue into the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Centered on Old Kuala Lumpur and Jalan Petaling, KLAW will feature exhibitions, heritage tours, and urban activations open to both professionals and the public.

Statement from PAM President

Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM), emphasized that ARCHIDEX is a key platform for architectural advancement, innovation, and exchange. He also stressed the importance of nurturing emerging talent through initiatives like ARCHITALENT.

About ARCHIDEX

Founded in 2000, ARCHIDEX is Asia’s leading platform for the architecture and building industry. Jointly organized by PAM and C.I.S, it integrates a strategic trade exhibition with DATUM Conferences, business matching, networking, and awards—all aimed at fostering innovation and industry cooperation.

About ADF

Established in 2009, ADF (Aoyama Design Forum) is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve education and culture related to design. It connects diverse networks across domestic and international sectors by collecting and sharing a wide range of design-related information.