EP01 | Designing for People : For Utility or Experiential

Episode 1 of Over the Edge x KLDF features Suffian Shahabuddin from 6IX Design Office (6IXDO), sharing the story of the studio’s founding vision and his journey from Melbourne back to Malaysia. The episode looks at the state of architectural education in Malaysia, highlighting both its strengths and the persistent gaps in preparing young designers for industry realities. It also explores how architecture can help tackle societal challenges - from urban density and affordable housing to climate resilience and cultural preservation. Beyond this, the conversation delves into policy limitations that shape the built environment, the emerging influence of AI in design practice, and closes with Suffian’s forward-looking take on what meaningful change could redefine Malaysia’s architecture and design industry.