Ar. Lum Chong Lin is a 72-year-old Malaysian architect and principal of Akitek Padu firm established in 1973. He has designed numerous residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout his career. Some of his notable works include the Lembah Langat Development, Magilds Park housing estates, and renovations to SJK(C) Tai Thung school. Ar. Lum finds inspiration in architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier and admires the Sydney Opera House. He continues to actively oversee new projects while sharing his architectural experiences.
1. SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE & URBANISM [ARC61303] [ARC2224]
MEMBERS
ANGELINE KON KEE HOOI 0302068
ANTHONY SUDIANTO 0312260
ASTRIYANI 0311678
TUTOR
MS. IDA MARLINA MAZLAN
THEORIZING ARCHITECTURE
PROJECT PART 1: ANALYSING SELF (Stage1)
2. ARCHITECT BIODATA
Personal
Name Lum Chong Lin
Gender Male
Date of Birth 15th December 1946
Race Chinese
Religion Free thinker
Nationality Malaysian
Origin Kuala Lumpur
Interest Mathematics, Trading
Hobbies Fish-keeping, Growing cactus, Golfing
Family
Fathers Occupation Businessman
Mothers Occupation Housewife
Siblings Eight
Position in family Fifth son
Education
Primary School SJK (Chinese) Confucian Primary School
Secondary School Confucius Independent High School
University Western Australian Institute of Technology
(WAIT) now known as Curtin University
Professional Qualification/ Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM)
Membership LAM Registration No. : A / L 61
Corporate Member of Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia (APAM)
3. Associate of the Royal Institute of British Architects (ARIBA)
Award/ Recognition Letter of Appreciation from SJK (C) Tai Thung
Inspirers Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier
Admired building Sydney Opera House, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
FIRM PROFILE
Company Name Akitek Padu
Established Year 1973
Principals/ Directors Ar. Lum Chong Lin
Ar. Tang Huah Tung, Wally
Address 31B-C, Jalan Bachang, off 2 Mile,
Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur
Role Architect
Core Business Architecture, Architectural Services
Telephone 603-40422550
Fax 603-40431546
E-mail akitekpadu@gmail.com
4. LIST OF AR. LUM CHONG LINS WORK
R E S I D E N T I A L
Lembah Langat Development
(Technical : Patrick & Chan , Authorities : Chan & Thoo)
(a) 71 Units 2-Storey Link House (5 acres.)
(b) 42 Units 4-Storey Townhouse (5 acres)
(c) 7 Blocks 4-Storey (112 Units Type A & B, 8 acres)
(d) I Block 3-Storey (I2 Units Type C, 8 acres)
(e) I Block 4-Storey (22 Units Type D, 8 acres)
Magilds Park
(Technical : Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Patrick)
(a) 83 Units 2-Storey Link House (phase 4)
(b) 13 Units 2-Storey Link House & 3 Blocks 5-Storey LIC Flats, 240 units (phase 3)
(c) I46 Units 2-Storey LIC Link House (phase 3)
Jeffry Choon Bungalow, Lot A77 Bukit Gita Bayu, Ulu Langat, Selangor D.E.
(Technical: Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Thoo)
5. a) Engaged Gagasan Teguh for soil investigation works. Pending authorisation letter from Owner to start work. Owner said to k.i.v. due to other commitment.
Bungalow for Fiona, Lot PT 31999 Subang Heights, Selangor D.Eh.
(Technical : Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Patrick & Thoo)
a) Award letter and bill sent to Owner on 23-12-2004 together with revised sketch drawings and perspective.
Perdana Homes, Bukit Setongkol, Kuantan
Address: Lot 774, Bukit Setongkol, Mukim Kuala Kuantan, Daerah Kuantan, Pahang.
Lums Double-Storey Semi-D House, Selangor, Malaysia.
Address: No.32, Rumah 25, Jalan 5/2, Seksyen 5, Petaling Jaya.
6. C O M M E R C I A L
Raub Sawmills, Lot 160 (PT 422) Section 92 Kuala Lumpur.
(Technical : Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Patrick)
a) Land Office clearance letter pending signature.
Sesera Sdn Bhd, Lot PT 515 Jalan Enam, Sg Besi, KL.
(Technical : Khor, Authorities : Thoo)
a) Submitted to DBKL Planning Dept. on 22/Il/2004.
b) C&S Engineer :
c) Submission to other depts. :
Bulan Indah (Mandarin Court Hotel) Additional Floor
(Technical: Patrick & Chan, Authorities: Patrick)
a) Sanitary plans resubmitted on 10-12-2004.
b) Building works commenced 9-11-2004 to complete by 15- 2-2005.
c) AP to confirm on samples submitted by SHHC on 23-12- 2004.
Coral View, Mixed Dev. On Lot 11759, Hulu Klang, Gombak, Selangor.
(Technical : Patrick, Authorities : Patrick)
a) Pending confirmation on sketch drawings from Owner.
lndah Damai Binaan, 18 & 30 Units
(Technical: Patrick & Chan, Authorities: Patrick)
7. a) Building works to 18 units started on -10-2004, while 30 units started on
17-12-2004.
Sri Lemak, 10 & 15 Units
(Technical : Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Patrick)
15Units:
a) Pending approval on hoarding, internal plumbing, house numbering & JPP. b) Building plans approved on 18-10-2004.
10 Units:
a) Pending approval on hoarding and internal plumbing.
b) Building plans approved on 6-4-2004.
SSS Hydraulics, Lot 43463 Jln Gitar 33/3 Sec. 33 Shah Alam.
(Technical: Patrick & Chan, Authorities : Patrick & Thoo)
a) MBSA approval for main building/hoarding/signboard pending road & drain approval.
Sinlex Factories, Lot 7370 & 7366
(Technical: Patrick & Chan, Authorities: Patrick & Thoo)
Tan York Soon Subang Factory, Lot 4010 & 4011
(Technical : Patrick, Authorities : Patrick & Thoo)
a) Town Planning submission:
8. I N S T I T U T I O N A L & C I V I C
Confucian Private Sec. School, Additional Floor
(Technical :Chan, Authorities: Patrick)
a) Laboratory works awarded to Mee Hin. (no submission)
b) Award of mezzanine floor works to K.I.V. (DBKL submission)
Kwong Hon School Ph. 2
Address: Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
SJK (C) Tai Thung
Address: Salak South, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Before
After
9. Confucian Society, Klang Bungalow
(Technical : Patrick & Chan Authorities: Thoo)
a) Submission for renovation to existing bungalow for residential use (individual names in land title). No conversion involved.
b) To supercede previous submission.
Confucian Society, Tan Kean Huat
(Technical: Patrick & Chan Authorities : Patrick)
10. REFERENCES
Personal Communication
Lum, C.L., personal communication, September 12, 2014.
Lum, C.L. (September 18, 2014). Analyzing self. (Kon, Angeline, Sudianto,
Anthony, Astriyani Interviews)
Online websites
Lembaga Akitek Malaysia. (2006). LAM information system. Retrieved September 18, 2014 from http://vps.lam.gov.my/lam_ims_member/index.php?module=func&op=dispList&dispCode=2&searchItem=akitek+padu&typeFirm=typeFirm&submit=Search
Padu Property. (2014, February). Perdana Homes, Kuantan. Retrieved September 19, 2014 from http://padu.com.my/gallery/perdana-homes-kuantan/
SJK (C) Kwong Hon, (2009, June 25). Kwong Hon School Scenery. Retrieved September 22 2014 from http://www.kwonghon.edu.my/
Tai Thung. (2009, April). Understanding Tai Thung. Retrieved September 19, 2014 from http://www.taithung.edu.my/2009/04/blog-post_9711.html