Malaysia’s architecture and space design media maverick, ACGMEDIA

Incepted in 2013, ACGMEDIA Group is one of Malaysia's fastest growing media houses, specializing in architecture and space design

With print titles like Archilab, Metropolitan Home, Designer Concept, Commercial Concept and the online publication designspeak.asia, ACGMEDIA covers the latest news, trends and projects in the Malaysian design scene as well as across Asia and internationally. Targeting readers of mid to high-income, ACGMEDIA’s portfolio also includes the Inspiring Interiors Across Asia book.

ACGMEDIA is a Media Partner for prestigious global design events such as World Architecture Festival (WAF), Maison&Objet, Dezeen Awards, Frame Awards, Salone del Mobile Milano, FIND – Design Fair Asia and more.

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The origin of the annual Designer of the Year (DOTY) Awards

Since 2009, industry benchmarks for Malaysian space design have been continuously strengthened through ACGMEDIA’s annual Designer of the Year (DOTY) Awards, unearthing outstanding, talented designers from Malaysia who would grow to become recognised international names.

Through numerous titles encompassing different facets within the design industry — from ‘Best Product Design’, ‘Best Residential Design’ to the ‘Women Empowering Designer Award’ — ACGMEDIA spotlights great design and inspiring personalities in the realm, which has in turn elevated the local design scene to greater heights over the years.

The DOTY Awards have graced the prestigious likes of EQ Kuala Lumpur, Pullman Kuala Lumpur and Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

ACGMEDIA's significant presence in the local design scene

Along with its multiple print magazines and annual book editions, ACGMEDIA is also an official Media Partner for top influential events and associations in the Malaysian design scene. Some of these reputable organisations include the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF) and the Malaysian Interior Industry Partners Association (MIIP).

Organisers of the BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards (BSAA) and Metropolitan Trusted Brand Awards (MTBA)

Chosen as the preferred Media Partner by NS BlueScope, ACGMEDIA is a close collaborator for the BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards (BSAA) initiative. The esteemed programme was established by the coated steel giant to raise industry standards and it covers both local and regional levels. ACGMEDIA is a partner of the BSAA, Malaysia, and a media representative for the nation at the BSAA ASEAN level.

A programme initiated by ACGMEDIA, the Metropolitan Trusted Brand Awards (MTBA) is an accolade series that honours brands, both local and international, for excellent quality and brand integrity. Well established brands are jubilated through ‘Masterclass’ distinctions of different levels that recognises only the highest marks of make.

ACGMEDIA's expansive catalogue

With its eleven years and counting, ACGMEDIA has grown its influence and presence in the Malaysian design scene by carving a niche in special interests magazine and book titles:

Archilab is an international standard publication where architectural layouts come to life through spatial storytelling.

First launched in 2013, Metropolitan Home is Malaysia’s premier home and living magazine that crusades urban city lifestyle and is the ultimate guide to luxe living. Memorably, Metropolitan Home‘s Italian issue contains an arresting story deep-diving into 27 of the best Italian furniture brands currently available in Malaysia — though the catalogue is ever-growing by the minute.

As one of the longest serving space design magazines in Malaysia, Designer Concept aims to assist in the development of the industry by creating a platform that offers readers high quality coverage of local and global projects.

Commercial Concept is an annual edition magazine that publishes the latest and trendiest space designs in commercial spaces locally and internationally. Coverage is divided into various sub-categories of commercial spaces ranging from retail to offices, and from hotels to food premises.

designspeak.asia is an online publication with the latest events, innovations and trends in the design world covering numerous facets, from architectural scopes to quick chats with influential names.

Inspiring Interiors Across Asia (IIAA) features some of Asia’s top award-winning designers and their incredible projects, celebrated for their pioneering approaches in design.

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