Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL DETAILS
BIOGRAPHY

Nazmi Anuar is a partner at the research practice E9A and teaches at the School of Architecture, Building and Design, Taylor's University. His research interest is in the relationship between architectural form and the city. Nazmi Anuar holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and a Postgraduate Masters in Architecture and Urban Design from The Berlage, TU Delft. He is the author of the book Background Frame Platform (2021) and co-author (with E9A) of Between Rail and River: Notes In Time On Kluang (2025).

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
(Role),(Level),(Duration)
  • Lecturer I (Architecture), Faculty of Built Environment, Eng., Tech. & Design, 05/04/2017 to present
  • Design Stream Coordinator , School of Architecture, Building & Design , 01/08/2018 to 01/01/2020
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
(Qualification),(Institution)
  • Master in Architecture & Urban Design, DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, -
  • Bachelor of Architecture (Hons), UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Design (Hons) Architecture, UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA, Malaysia
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
(Organisation),(Role),(Duration),(Level)
  • Lembaga Akitek Malaysia, Member, 2018 to 2018 (National)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
(Area)
  • History and Theory of Architecture
  • Building Design
  • Design Studio Practice
RESEARCH INTEREST
(Research Area)
  • Cities Within a City: Notes on Neoliberalism and Kuala Lumpur s Archipelago Urbanization
TEACHING
(Course Title),(Level of Study),(Institution),(Month/Year)
  • Architectural Design III, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (04/2025)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (09/2025)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (09/2025)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (04/2025)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (04/2025)
  • Architectural Design III, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (09/2025)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Architectural Design III, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2024)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (04/2024)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2023)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2023)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2023)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2023)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2022)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2022)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2022)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2022)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (03/2021)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2021)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Architectural Design Thesis II, Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Architectural Design IV , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2020)
  • Architectural Design Thesis I , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2020)
  • Architecture History & Theory , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2019)
  • Culture & Community Design Studio , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2019)
  • Architectural Design Project , Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Urban Design Studio , Master Degree, Taylor's University (08/2018)
  • Architecture Culture and History 2, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Architecture Design Studio II, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2017)
  • Architectural Portfolio, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Architecture Design Studio I, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2017)
  • Architecture Design Studio IV, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (08/2017)
  • Design Communication, Bachelor Degree, Taylor's University (03/2017)
PUBLICATIONS
(Title of publication in APA style)
Book
2025
  • E9A Architecture (2025). Between Rail and River - Notes In Time on Kluang . Suburbia Projects.
2021
  • Anuar, N. (2021). Background, Frame, Platform (S. Y. Lim, Ed.). Suburbia Projects.
Book Chapter
2019
  • Roslan, S. B., & Anuar, N. (2019). Analytical diagramming as pedagogical tool in understanding Malaysian modernism. In The Future of Architectural Education Practice in Malaysia (pp. 96–106). Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia
     
2018
  • Anuar,N., (2017). A New Malaysia, An Architecture Wish List. In Ang, C., Masiri, A. (Eds.) Official KLAF2018 Catalogue (pp. 134-136). Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)
2017
  • Anuar,N., (2017). The Case of Razak Mansion. In Ang, C., Hasnan, L., Masiri, A. (Eds.) Official KLAF2017 Catalogue (pp. 60-63). Kuala Lumpur: Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM)
Article in Proceeding
2020
  • Roslan, S. B., & Anuar, N. (2020). Addition, adaptation, architecture elements and the palimpsest: A case study of the Angkasapuri Complex’s timeline through diagram analysis.
Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,TV,Popular Magazine)
2025
  • "Tracking history: Kluang's modernist landmarks documented in new book", The Star, August 20, 2025.
  • "Cities Within a City: Notes On Neoliberalism and Kuala Lumpur's Archipelago Urbanization", Architecture Asia (March 2025), page 4-15.
2024
  • "Generous Edifice: Some Notes on Architecture, The Public and The City", Architecture Malaysia, 36.1 (22-24), page 40-46.
2023
  • E9A Architecture – Going Against the Grain
2022
  • Architecture From an Educator's Perspective
2021
  • Background Frame Platform
2019
  • Anuar, N. (2019, February). Finding FREESPACE. Architecture Malaysia, 30(6), 94–95.
  • Anuar, N. (2019, April). Mindvalley HQ KL. Architecture Malaysia, 31(1), 72–79.
CONSULTANCY PROJECT
(Project title),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role),(Level)
  • Research on the history and development of the town of Kluang, commissioned by the Member of Parliament of Kluang and Pertubuhan Rangkaian Kerjasama Karyasama Negeri Johor. Consultancy carried out as part of E9A Architecture (2024 2025)., Pertubuhan Rangkaian Kerjasama Karyasama Negeri Johor, 05/04/2024 to 23/05/2025, Co-Researcher (Government Sector)
PRESENTATION
(Title),(Event),(Date Presented),(Organiser),(Level)
INVITED SPEAKER
  • Brutal Monumentality: On The Materiality of the Dewan Tunku Canselor, The Future of the Past: Materiality and Resilience of Modern Architecture in South East Asia, 25/10/2018 to 27/10/2018, Docomomo Japan & Japan Foundation (International)
OTHERS
  • Addition, adaptation, architecture elements and the palimpsest: A case study of the Angkasapuri Complex s timeline through diagram analysis, 4th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, 19/08/2020 to 19/08/2020, ICACE (National)
  • Analytical Diagramming as a Pedagogical Tool In Understanding Malaysian Modern Architecture, PAM International Architectural Education Conference 2018, 07/08/2018 to 07/08/2018, Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) (International)
AWARDS AND STEWARDSHIP
(Name of Award/Stewardship),(Award Category),(Awarding Institution),(Year Awarded),(Type of Award)
  • MBAM - PAM Architectural Design Competition 2017 , Competition, Persatuan Arkitek Malaysia, 2017 (3rd Place Design Competition)
ACADEMIC/TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTION
(Activity),(Organisation),(Duration),(Role)
  • Lecture: Kisah Klasik Untuk Masa Depan A Manifesto for Degrowth, Department of Architecture, Foundation University, Dumaguete City, Philippines, 2025 to 2025 (Invited Speaker )
  • DATUM EDU Forum as part of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF2025), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM), 2025 to 2025 (Moderator)
  • Lecture: E9A - Architecture and the City, Fakulti Senibina, Perancangan dan Ukur, UiTM, 2024 to 2024 (Invited Speaker )
  • Lecture: Architecture, People and the City, Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UTM, 2024 to 2024 (Invited Speaker )
  • International Forum for Architecture Thesis Design in Taiwan and Southeast Asia, Ming Chuan University , 2023 to 2023 (Delegate )
  • Ramboll Paper Power Student Competition - Winner , Ramboll , 2023 to 2023 (Technical Advisor)
  • Singapore Architecture Festival, Singapore Institute of Architects, 2023 to 2023 (Artist In Residence)
  • Interim Histories of Postwar Singapore, Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA), 2023 to 2023 (Respondent )
  • Lecture: Background, Frame, Platform, Fakulti Rekabentuk dan Senibina, UPM , 2022 to 2022 (Invited Speaker )
  • Lecture: Background, Frame, Platform , Fakulti Senibina, Perancangnan dan Ukur, UiTM , 2022 to 2022 (Invited Speaker )
  • Revisiting AKAA:M Forum , Taylors University , 2022 to 2022 (Moderator )
  • Lecture: Background, Frame, Platform , Fakulti Senibina, Perancangan dan Ukur, UiTM, 2022 to 2022 (Invited Speaker )
  • Lecture: Background, Frame, Platform, Fakulti Alam Bina, UTM , 2022 to 2022 (Invited Speaker )
  • Drawing Architecture Forum as part of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF2017), Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM), 2017 to 2017 (Moderator )
CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY
(Contribution to Society),(Duration),(Level)
  • Panelist. From Dossier to Dialogue, Book Discussion on Between Rail and River : Notes In Time On Kluang, at Tintabudi Bookshop, 25/07/2025 to 25/07/2025 (Community)
  • Invited Speaker. Majlis Pelancaran Buku Between Rail and River: Notes In Time On Kluang, officiated by the Member of Parliament of Kluang at Perpustakaan Awam Kluang, 24/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 (National)
  • Invited Speaker, ARCHIVE Graduation Exhibition on the topic of 'Architecture In A New Malaysia', 03/11/2018 to 03/11/2018 (University)
  • Contributor to Manifest: Modernism of Merdeka Exhibition, Petronas Gallery, Kuala Lumpur as part of Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF 2017)., 11/07/2017 to 30/07/2017 (Private/Industrial Sector)
  • Co-director, PAM Public Lecture: Scenarios and Situations (Season 1: 2014 – 2015)., 14/08/2014 to 15/02/2015 (Private/Industrial Sector)
COURSE ATTENDED
(Course Title),(Course Mode),(Date/Duration),(Level)
  • 3-Day Power Course at the European Cultural Academy, Non research, 25/10/2018 to 27/10/2018 (International)
  • 6th mASEANa International Conference: Materiality and Resilience of Modern Architecture in Southeast Asia , Research, 25/10/2018 to 27/10/2018 (International)
  • PAM International Architectural Education Conference 2018, Research, 07/08/2018 to 07/12/2018 (International)
  • Datum KL, Non research, 06/07/2018 to 07/07/2018 (International)
  • Datum +, Non research, 05/07/2018 to 05/07/2018 (International)
  • [IP/UTLP]Student Transition and Success, Research, 16/05/2017 to 16/05/2017
  • [IP/UTLP]YOUR TIMeS BEGINS, Research, 05/05/2017 to 05/05/2017
  • [IP/UTLP]HR Policies, Research, 03/05/2017 to 03/05/2017
  • Future Thinkers- SABD Design Forum 2017, Research, 27/04/2017 to 27/04/2017
  • [IP/UTLP]Teaching & Learning Support@Intellect&Library Info Exploration (Online), Research, 26/04/2017 to 26/04/2017
  • [IP/UTLP]TEG & University Induction (Online), Research, 25/04/2017 to 25/04/2017