Rda-Harris Architects

RDA-Harris Design Group was established at the beginning of 1995 with the incorporation of RDA-Harris Architects. The founder is Abdul Haris Othman, apam,araia, who remains as the Principal and Chairman of the Group. Having quickly established a good reputation, the firm was appointed to be the Lead Urban Design Consultant for the Putrajaya city, the New Federal Administrative Centre for Malaysia. The main assignment was to establish the Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) for this new city, with the aim to ensure continuation of quality in buildings, landscaping and environment of the city by other (subsequent) architects and developers.

Due to the scale and significance of the job, the firm rapidly grew to more than 50 staffs, including expatriates from UK, France, Iraq and Chile. Soon, to assist with the management, Nooraliza Abu Bakar joined the firm as the Managing Director.

RDA-Harris Architects Sdn Bhd. remains the core business of the group, providing quality architectural and urban design services. In parallel with the rapid growth of the country in mid-90's the group expands to cater for other related services including Interior Design (RDA-Harris Space Sdn Bhd) and the Product and Industrial Design (RDA-Harris Product Design Sdn Bhd).

Like most peers, however, the group had to consolidate in late 90's due to the Asian Economic Crisis. Optimistic as always, the firm then ventured abroad, in particular to the Middle East. Since then the firm has gained a strong foothold, with work spanning from United Arab Emirates to Morocco. The overseas venture is now consolidated under RDA-Harris International, with associate branches in Abu Dhabi, Doha, Casablanca and soon, Jakarta. Jon Ignatowicz, from the original Putrajaya's UDG team, joined RDAH International as a partner, bringing a wealth of experience, talent and strength to the team.

Further we believe in youth and young talents. We constantly seek, groom and engage them in our work. They brings energy, verve and alternate views in design. This spirits is epitomized by Shaiful Lizan Samsuri, our young Associate. He brings such qualities to the team and contribute to give that 'edge' to our design.

Overall, we have a balanced, creative and strong team capable to deliver that special design our Clients always desires.

Projects:

• Master Planning and urban Design
• Infrastructure Architecture
• Institutional and Civic Architecture
• Commercial
• Residential
• Hotel and Resorts