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In this month's issue dedicated to design, architect Edric Choo – principal architect of O2 Design Atelier and Choo Poo Liang Architect – talks about his background and what led him to study housing building and planning, and later architecture. His experience of growing up in Kedah, surrounded by nature, stood him in good stead in understanding the impact of living with nature.

After years on the road, soaking in the vibrant design culture of different cities around the world, Choo returned to Malaysia to set up his own architecture firms in Petaling Jaya. He shares his philosophy on what good architecture is all about, what his priorities are, along with the interesting projects he and his team have worked on.

Choo also talks about how he gives back to the industry and the advice he has for architecture students.

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