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News & Events Monier’s booth. UAC’s booth. Swissma’s booth. Terreal’s booth. NS Bluescope’s booth. Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United States of America and Vietnam; participated in the event. ARCHIDEX 16 was not only a highly visible and targeted marketplace for exhibitors, it was also a meeting place for the region’s fraternity of architects, interior designers, urban designers, academicians and students who were attending the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival. Focus Forum @ ARCHIDEX was also held during the event to discuss the challenges and opportunities that would arise with the upcoming implementation of the TransPacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) in the context of the construction and building industry. There were also a host of events organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM) in conjunction with KLAF, such as the Datum Conference, Design Forum, Green Forum, Architecture Exhibition, Masterclass, Public Lecture, Graphic Design Exhibition, Architecture Tours, Round Table and a few others. ARCHIDEX is jointly organised by the Malaysian Institute of Architects (Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia or PAM) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, an exhibition organiser. The next event will be held from 19 to 22 July 2017 in Kuala Lumpur. n More information at www.archidex.com.my Building & Investment | www.b-i.biz 33