Curriculum Vitae

ASSOCIATE PROF. AR ZURAINA LEILY AWALUDDIN

Associate Professor
  • Department of Architecture
    Faculty of Built Environment
  • zurainaleily
  • 0379679455

BIOGRAPHY

After serving the government for 31 years, Ar. Zuraina Leily Awalludin retired on 31 August 2015 where her last posting was at the Architectural Branch, Public Works Department (PWD) Malaysia. Amongst her duties then, were heading several design teams providing architectural, interior design and building conservation services for Government funded projects. 

 

She is presently appointed as an Associate Professor (Industry) at the Faculty of Built Environment in University Malaya where she also lectures students in the Masters programme. Further to that, she has currently two architectural practices that is as the director of Acasys Design and Environmental Architects Sdn. Bhd (ADEA), a body corporate practice and the Principal of Zuraina Leily Architect, a sole proprietor practice.

For the past few years, she had been appointed to serve as a Board Member and as Registrar where she is actively involved in several Committees at the Board of Architects Malaysia. Presently, she holds a few post that is;  Honorary Secretary to the Council of Architectural Accreditation for Education Malaysia (CAAEM); Committee Member of the Monitoring Committee for APEC Architect Project as well as for ASEAN Architect. 

In the international level, she had been involved and represented the profession in many international missions and negotiations especially in the ASEAN region. She played a key role in drafting the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for the ASEAN Member States on Architectural Services. In the year 2009 to 2011, she held the post of Honorary Secretary for the Inaugral ASEAN Architect Council.

Besides her practice as an Architect and involvement in lecturing students, she is also an accredited Conservator registered with the National Heritage Department Malaysia. In 2016 and 2018, she was elected as Council Member for International Council Of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) of Malaysia, which champions the protection of heritage buildings and sites.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
    HABS I, II & 3, Dilapidation report
  • INTERIOR DESIGN WORKS
    INTERIOR DESIGN, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, PARLIAMENT HOUSE
  • INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATIONS ON ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES
    INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICES, WTO, APEC, ASEAN, UIA ACCORD
  • ARCHITECTURE AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
    Project managment in the building industry
  • PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION
    HERITAGE, CONSERVATION

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • BArch, (Senibina)
    University of Newcastle, Australia
  • DIPLOMA ARCHITECTURE, (Architecture)
    Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL ACCREDITATION EDUCATION MALAYSIA, HONORARY SECRETARY
    2015 to 2021 (National)
  • JABATAN WARISAN NEGARA, MEMBER
    2015 to 2021 (National)
  • APEC ARCHITECT MONITORING COMMITTEE MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    2014 to 2021 (International)
  • ASEAN ARCHITECT MONITORING COMMITTEE MALAYSIA, OTHERS
    2013 to 2021 (International)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2021 to 2021 (National)
  • BOARD OF ARCHITECTS, ACTIVE MEMBER
    2020 to 2020 (National)
  • ICOMOS (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON MONUMENT AND SITES), COUNCIL MEMBER
    2016 to 2020 (International)
  • BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, MEMBER
    2016 to 2020 (National)
  • BOARD MEMBER BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER
    2017 to 2019 (National)
  • BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER
    2011 to 2019 (National)
  • ASEAN ARCHITECT COUNCIL, HONORARY SECRETARY
    2009 to 2011 (International)
  • REGISTRAR BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, OTHERS
    2005 to 2011 (National)
  • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT BOARD (PSDC), OTHERS
    2005 to 2007 (National)
  • BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER
    1998 to 2004 (National)
  • LEMBAGA PERANCANG BANDAR MALAYSIA, BOARD MEMBER
    2000 to 2002 (National)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA : APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER
    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, 2021 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE: APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN FOR LOGISTIC SUB COMMITTEE
    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, 2020 (National)
  • APPOINTED SUPERVISOR FOR PART I & II EXAMINATION, BOARD OF ARCHITCETS MALAYSIA FOR INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT (IDP) YEAR 2020
    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, 2020 (National)
  • ACCREDITTED AS EXAMINATION PANEL FOR QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTS EXAMINATIONS PART III , BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA
    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, 2018 (National)
  • ACCREDITED AS VISITING VALIDATION PANEL FOR COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURAL ACRREDITATION EDUCATION MALAYSIA UNDER THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA
    BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA, 2016 (National)
  • ACCREDITED AS REGISTERED CONSERVATOR (JWN/KB-0018/2015) BY NATIONAL HERITAGE DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA
    JABATAN WARISAN NEGARA, 2015 (National)
  • JOHAN PENGURUSAN PROJEK TERBAIK 2014
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 2014 (Department)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CEMERLANG 2013
    MINISTRY OF WORKS, 2013 (Department)
  • PANEL ASSESSOR FOR MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2012 FOR G7 CONTRACTOR
    CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CID), 2012 (National)
  • JOHAN ANUGERAH PENGURUSAN PEMBINAAN TERBAIK 2011 (PROJEK LEBIH RM20JUTA)
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 2011 (Department)
  • ANUGERAH PENCAPAIAN ISTIMEWA JKR 2010
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 2011 (Department)
  • AHLI MANGKU NEGARA 2007
    FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008 (Government)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CEMERLANG 2006
    MINISTRY OF WORKS, 2006 (Department)
  • PASSED EXAMINATION FOR ENTRY COURSE LEVEL BY THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
    CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS MALAYSIA, 2001 (National)
  • CERTIFIED OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER (PADI)
    Professional Association of Diving Instructor (PADI), 2000 (International)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CERMERLANG 1993
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 1993 (Department)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CEMERLANG 1992
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA, 1992 (Department)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CEMERLANG 1990
    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 1990 (Department)
  • ANUGERAH KHIDMAT CEMERLANG 1988
    MINISTRY OF WORKS, 1988 (Department)
  • THEORY OF MUSIC EXAMINATION (GRADE 6 LEVEL) WITH DISTINCTION AWARDED BY THE ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
    SELANGOR SCHOOL OF MUSIC, 1977 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Books
  1. Asrul Aminuddin, Hazrina Haja Bava Mohidin Zuraina Leily Awaluddin. (2023). Sustainable High-Rise Housing. Penerbit Institut Terjemahan & Buku Negara
  2. LAM POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR ACCREDITATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN

CONSULTANCY PROJECT

  • Rehabilitation of 5 1/2 Shop Houses Lebuh Kimberley, Georgetown, Penang, GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE INCORPORATION
    01 Sep 2017 - 01 Sep 2018 (National)
  • Rehabilitation and Upgrading of Heritage Building, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur, JABATAN WARISAN NEGARA
    01 Sep 2016 - 01 Sep 2018 (National)
  • Proposed Rehabilitation and Renovation of Heritage Telegraph and Post Office to Musuem, Jalan Stesen, Taiping, Perak, TELEKOM BHD
    01 Sep 2016 - 01 Sep 2017 (National)
  • Rehabilitation and Renovation of Parliament House, Phase 1a, 2a, 2b & 3a, PARLIAMENT
    01 Sep 2013 - 01 Sep 2015 (National)
  • Renovation and Upgrading of General Hospital Entrance, Kuala Lumpur, KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN
    01 Sep 2012 - 01 Sep 2014 (National)
  • The Rehabilitation of Lighthouse At Pulau Undan, Malacca, MARITIME DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA
    01 Sep 2012 - 01 Sep 2014 (National)
  • Proposed Clinic Cure and Care, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    01 Sep 2010 - 01 Sep 2012 (National)
  • Renovation and Interior Design Works At Malaysia Room, Food and Agriculture Organisation (Fao) Building, United Nations, Rome, Italy, AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA
    01 Sep 2005 - 01 Sep 2005 (International)
  • Proposed New Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
    01 Sep 1994 - 01 Sep 1998 (International)
  • Proposed Quarters for Klia Government Staff (1,500 Units) At Kubang, Mukim Labu, Negeri Sembilan, PRIME MINISTERS DEPARTMENT
    01 Sep 1995 - 01 Sep 1998 (National)
  • Proposed Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim), Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur, INSTITUT KEFAHAMAN ISLAM MALAYSIA
    01 Sep 1993 - 01 Sep 1994 (National)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA : INTRODUCTION, INAUGURATION OF GRADUATE ARCHITECTS, BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA (Industry/company) (05 Sep 2020 - 05 Sep 2020)
  2. UKIRAN DALAM SENIBINA, NATIONAL CRAFT DAY, PERBADANAN KEMAJUAN KRAFTANGAN MALASYIA KEMENTERIAN PELANCONGAN, SENI DAN BUDAYA (National) (28 Mar 2020 - 28 Mar 2020)
  3. THE ARCHITECTS ACT AND THE PRACTITIONER, PERTUBUHAN AKITEK MALAYSIA: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FORUM 12.0, PERTUBUHAN AKITEK MALAYSIA (Industry/company) (07 Dec 2019 - 07 Dec 2019)
  4. CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION OF BUILDING PROJECTS, WORKSHOP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF REHABILITATION BUILDING PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MALAYSIA SESSION 2/2018, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Government Sector/public Institution) (24 Oct 2018 - 26 Oct 2018)
  5. MANAGING HERITAGE BUILDINGS THROUGH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE CONSERVATOR'S PERSPECTIVE, SERAMBI WARISAN, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Government Sector/public Institution) (20 Sep 2018 - 20 Sep 2018)
  6. DEFECTS LIABILITY PERIOD AND MANAGEMENT OF BUILDING CONSERVATION PROJECTS, HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP 2018 - ADVANCE LEVEL, GEORGE TOWN WORLD HERITAGE INCORPORATED (GTWHI) (National) (14 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018)
  7. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, ICOMOS MALAYSIA TECHNICAL TALK, ICOMOS MALAYSIA (National) (14 Oct 2017 - 14 Oct 2017)
  8. LIBERALISATION OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, PERTUBUHAN AKITEK MALAYSIA, PERTUBUHAN AKITEK MALAYSIA (Industry/company) (10 Dec 2014 - 10 Dec 2014)
  9. LIBERALISATION OF CONSTRUCTION, TRADE AND SERVICES- BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES TO MALAYSIAN PROFESSIONALS, UITM COURSE , UITM FACULTY, SHAH ALAM (University) (22 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012)
  10. LANDSCAPE WORKS, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRAINING, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Government Sector/public Institution) (27 Mar 2009 - 27 Mar 2009)
  11. IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND COMPLIANCE (CCC), BRIEFING WITH MINISTRY HOUSING AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (KPKT) TO KELANTAN STATE GOVERNMENT , KELANTAN STATE GOVERNMENT (Government Sector/public Institution) (30 Dec 2008 - 30 Dec 2008)
  12. ROLE OF ARCHITECT, PLANNER AND ENGINEERS, INTERNATIONAL COURSE ON BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR CAMBODIA, LAOS, VIETNAM AND MYANMAR PARTICIPANTS, IKRAM (International) (23 Apr 2008 - 23 Apr 2008)
EVENT ORGANISER
  1. CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION COURSE, BUILDING BRANCH,PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT  (Government Sector/public Institution) (06 May 2015 - 08 May 2015)
PRESENTER
  1. BRIEFING ON BOARD OF ARCHITECT MALAYSIA, GRADUATE ARCHITECTS INAUGURATION, BOARD OF ARCHITECTS MALAYSIA (Industry/company) (23 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019)
  2. MALAYSIA: THE PRACTICE OF ARCHITECTURE, INTERNATIONAL YOUTH ARCHITECT WORKSHOP, APEC ARCHITECT PROJECT, CHINA MONITORING COMMITTEE FOR APEC ARCHITECT PROJECT (International) (14 Jan 2017 - 20 Jan 2017)
  3. SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL PWD 2014: ARCHITECTURAL SCOPE, ARCHITECTURAL DEPARTMENT LECTURE, PWD, ARCHITECTURAL BRANCH, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Others) (23 Apr 2015 - 23 Apr 2015)
  4. CONSERVATION WORKS FOR GOVERNMENT PROJECTS, COURSE FOR SELANGAOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OFFICERS, JKR SELANGOR (Government Sector/public Institution) (17 Mar 2015 - 17 Mar 2015)
  5. INTERIOR DESIGN - BASIC LEVEL, INTERIOR DESIGN - BASIC LEVEL FOR PWD OFFICERS, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS (PWD) (Government Sector/public Institution) (27 Oct 2014 - 28 Oct 2014)
  6. ASEAN ARCHITECT GRADUATES, INTERNSHIP EXCHANGE PROGRAMME, ASEAN ARCHITECT COUNCIL, ASEAN COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON SERVICES (International) (01 Mar 2010 - 01 Mar 2010)
  7. INTERIOR DESIGN - INTRODUCTORY FOR PWD ARCHITECTS, ARCHITECTS INDUCTION COURSE :INTERIOR DESIGN, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS (PWD) (Government Sector/public Institution) (27 Mar 2009 - 27 Mar 2009)
  8. ARCHITECTURAL CONSIDERATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION, ROADSHOW FOR PWD ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT (Government Sector/public Institution) (12 Jan 2000 - 13 Mar 2002)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Mentoring
  1. (2022) Bia 3006 : Professional Studies, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2022) Bags 6111 : Professional Practice I ; Semester 1 2021/2022, University, (Mentor)
  3. (2021) Bags 6112 : Professional Practice Ii : Masters in Architecture Non Design Course, University, (Mentor)
  4. (2021) Bags 6205 : Architecture Design Thesis Semester Ii Session 2020/2021: Heritage and Conservation Lab, Masters of Architecture, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
Master
  1. (2019) Wellbeing and livelihood, Muhamad Adli faezal bin Rosnan
  2. (2019) Restoring Peanang Peoples Court, Kelvin Ah Kian

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2019) BAGS6106 - Research Methodology
  2. (2019) BAGS6111 - Professional Practice I
  3. (2019) BAGS6112 - Professional Practice Ii
  4. (2019) BAGS6203 - Pre Thesis Research
  5. (2019) BAGS6213 - Architect and Construction Management
Bachelor
  1. (2020) BIA3006 - Professional Study

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Lam Professional Examination Part III Workshop for Panel Examiners, (07 Mar 2020 - 08 Mar 2020)
  • Mercy Malaysia (Monthly Contribution), (01 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2021) (National)
  • Asean Students International Workshop 2019 (Lam Representative) At Pam, (25 Jul 2019 - 25 Jul 2019)
  • Validation Panel for Degree and Masters Architecture Programme, Cardiff University, United Kingdom, (04 Jul 2019 - 05 Jul 2019)
  • Validation Panel for Architectural Programme Queen'S University Belfast, United Kingdom, (24 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2018)
  • World Wild Fund for Nature, (Wwf) Malaysia (Monthly Contribution), (01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2021)
  • World Melayu Polynesia Organisation (Wmpo), (01 Jan 2018 - 30 Nov 2020)
  • Validation Panel for Architectural Programme University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, (25 Oct 2017 - 28 Oct 2017)
  • Team Leader for Malaysian Delegates for International Youth Architect Workshop, Apec Architect Project in Shenzen, China, (14 Jan 2017 - 20 Jan 2017)
  • Validation Panel for Architectural Programme University of Monash, Australia, (16 Sep 2015 - 20 Sep 2015)
  • Makna : National Cancer Council Malaysia (Monthly Contribution), (01 Jan 2014 - 31 Dec 2020)
  • Chairman Evaluataion Panel for Eminent Builder Award (Anugerah Tokoh Jurubina) for Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Award (McIea) Year 2013, (01 Feb 2013 - 30 Aug 2013)
  • Chairman for Panel Assessor : Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards, Under Contractor G7 Category for Year 2011 and 2012, (01 Apr 2011 - 31 Mar 2012)
  • National Seminar On Services Organised by Ministry of Trade and Industry and World Trade Organisation (Wto), (15 Sep 2009 - 19 Sep 2009)
  • Malaysian Representative for World Trade Organisation (Wto) Symposium in Geneva, Switzerland, (27 Apr 2005 - 29 Apr 2005)
  • Delegate Leader for The Board of Architects Malayisa Participation in The Malaysian Services Exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Uae), (27 Apr 2005 - 29 Apr 2005)
  • Booth Designer and Organiser for The Promotion of Architectural Services At The International Exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, (05 Nov 2004 - 07 Nov 2004)