Malaysia Launches ARCHIDEX & AREC 2025: ASEAN’s Flagship Event for Future Cities

[Text provided by ARCHIDEX] Malaysia is gearing up to host ARCHIDEX, Asia’s Leading Architecture Business Event, held under the umbrella of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF). Taking place alongside is the ASEAN Real Estate Conference (AREC) 2025, an ASEAN Chairmanship initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), Malaysia.

This much-anticipated gathering of regional and international stakeholders will be officiated by YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister, and YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).

A Dual-Venue Experience
Taking place across two iconic venues, MITEC (21–24 July) and KLCC (23–26 July), ARCHIDEX 2025 is estimated to welcome over 56,000 visitors from 110 countries, with over 850 exhibitors spread across 36,700 sqm of exhibition space. This year’s edition reaffirms Malaysia’s commitment to sustainable urbanisation and regional collaboration in shaping the cities of tomorrow.

Kicking off at MITEC, the spotlight will be on cutting-edge technology and emerging talent, featuring the new FENESTEX, a concurrent exhibition showcasing windows, doors, glass, and façade innovations, the DATUM Conferences, and ARCHITALENT, a regional student design competition. Visitors can also explore advancements in architectural lighting, building materials, and technologies.

Meanwhile, KLCC will bring global perspectives to the forefront with national pavilions from Austria, China, Korea, Singapore, and Canada. Highlights include the new WOW (World of Works) – ASEAN’s first real-life workplace simulation – alongside cutting-edge products and solutions covering building and structural materials, designs for smart buildings, adaptive interiors, and eco-conscious living.

Also set to take centre stage at ARCHIDEX in KLCC is the AREC 2025, which will aim to provide a strong platform for its Member States and Partners to discuss the global real estate sector, which is undergoing a transformative shift – a real estate renaissance; championing innovation, collaboration and impact by embracing technologies like modular construction and smart cities to boost efficiency and sustainability.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS of ARCHIDEX 2025:

KL Architecture Week (KLAW) – A celebration of architecture, culture, and heritage around KL Old City and Jalan Petaling.
FENESTEX @ MITEC – Focused on windows, doors, glass, and façade technologies.
WoW – World of Works – 1st in ASEAN Real-Life Workplace Simulation.
AREC – ASEAN Real Estate Conference by KPKT featuring the forum, exhibition, and business matching.
Malaysia-China Customised Furniture Zone – An industry-focused platform for interior fit-outs and customised furniture.

Ideas, Innovation, and Collaboration
In his speech, YB Tuan Nga emphasised the exhibition’s importance in driving regional collaboration and economic growth, while anticipating the dual events to draw in double the investment value, compared to last year’s ARCHIDEX.

Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, President of Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM), shared: “ARCHIDEX has become a cornerstone of Malaysia’s architectural calendar. Through initiatives like DATUM, the flagship conference of KLAF, we’re encouraging critical discourse, supporting professional growth, and exploring bold, future-focused ideas that are shaping the next chapter of architecture in our region.”

The KL Architecture Week
The KL Architecture Week — an initiative under ARCHIDEX 2025, marked the first time in Malaysia that a major trade exhibition is co-branded with the city to create impact beyond the convention centre and stimulate the visitor economy.

Dato’ Vincent Lim, President of C.I.S, added: “The launch of KL Architecture Week marks a major milestone for Malaysia’s cultural and creative sectors. By bringing together exhibitions, forums, and citywide activations, we’re positioning Kuala Lumpur as Southeast Asia’s design capital. This initiative not only raises the global visibility of our architecture scene but also reinforces Malaysia’s role as a hub for creativity, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.”

ARCHIDEX, happening at MITEC (21 – 24 July) and KLCC (23 – 26 July) together with AREC at KLCC (23 – 26 July) will drive powerful conversations and commercial partnerships shaping Southeast Asia’s built environment. Mark your calendars as the events taking place this July promise to be the region’s must-attend event for architecture, innovation, and sustainable urban solutions.

Stay informed and get involved — visit:

https://archidex.com.my or follow ARCHIDEX on social media for the latest updates.
https://www.klaf.my/datum/ for DATUM Conferences tickets.
https://www.kpkt.gov.my/index.php/pages/view/3225?mid=750 for more info on AREC