I'm a design-focused architect and interior designer with hands-on experience in architecture and interiors for residential and commercial projects. I thrive on translating complex briefs into buildable concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring spaces to life. Growing up between rural and urban settings has given me a balanced, adaptable perspective and a passion for sustainable, context-aware design. Living between the countryside and city has shaped my appreciation for both nature and human-centered spaces. This background enhances my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving as I explore creative solutions that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and mindful of the people who use the spaces I help create.

Zern Ngo

I'm a design-focused architect and interior designer with hands-on experience in architecture and interiors for residential and commercial projects. I thrive on translating complex briefs into buildable concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring spaces to life. Growing up between rural and urban settings has given me a balanced, adaptable perspective and a passion for sustainable, context-aware design. Living between the countryside and city has shaped my appreciation for both nature and human-centered spaces. This background enhances my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving as I explore creative solutions that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and mindful of the people who use the spaces I help create.

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I’m a design-focused architect and interior designer with hands-on experience in architecture and interiors for residential and commercial projects. I thrive on translating complex briefs into buildable concepts and enjoy collaborating with teams to bring spaces to life. Growing up between rural and urban settings has given me a balanced, adaptable perspective and a passion for sustainable, context-aware design.

Living between the countryside and city has shaped my appreciation for both nature and human-centered spaces. This background enhances my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving as I explore creative solutions that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and mindful of the people who use the spaces I help create.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Fluent
Chinese
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant Architect at Seshan Design
February 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Prepare architectural plans, 3D models and detailed specifications for commercial and residential development projects. Weekly construction site visits. Put together meeting minutes for weekly meetings.
Assistant Architect at Hope Vocation Centre for Orang Asli
February 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Prepare architectural plans, 3D models and detailed specifications for commercial and residential development projects. Weekly construction site visits. Put together meeting minutes for weekly meetings.
Volunteer Interior Designer at DRTANLM Architect
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Volunteer Interior Designer; Prepare architectural plans, detailed specifications for grand staircase, offices, bathroom and production studio. Selection of finishes for carpet, bathroom tiles, wall cladding design. Weekly construction site visits. Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
Interior Architect at Motto Designs
January 1, 2025 - Present
Develop design concepts and moodboards, produce 2D drawings of plans and elevations, create 3D renders, material selection and specification, managing budgets. Compiling tender drawings. Liaising with ID Contractors, Carpenters, Clients, and Suppliers.
Volunteer Interior Designer at Hope Vocation Centre for Orang Asli
February 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Prepare architectural plans, 3D models and detailed specifications for commercial and residential development projects. Weekly construction site visits. Put together meeting minutes for weekly meetings.
Architect at DRTANLM
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Prepare architectural plans, detailed specifications for grand staircase, offices, bathroom and production studio. Selection of finishes for carpet, bathroom tiles, wall cladding design. Weekly construction site visits. Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and clients.

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Western Australian Certificate of Education (ATAR 93) at Western Australian Certificate of Education
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
SMK Methodist Ayer Tawar at SMK Methodist Ayer Tawar, Malaysia
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
BA (Hons) of Science in Architecture at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus, Malaysia
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Master of Interior Design at Florence Institute of Design International, Italy
January 1, 2024 - April 8, 2026
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (10A) at SMK Methodist Ayer Tawar
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
BA (Hons) of Science in Architecture at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus, Malaysia
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Masters of Interior Design at Florence Institute of Design International, Italy
January 1, 2024 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Western Australian Certificate of Education (ATAR 93)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Western Australian Certificate of Education (ATAR 93)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – 10A
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Western Australian Certificate of Education (ATAR 93)
January 11, 2030 - April 8, 2026
BA (Hons) of Science in Architecture
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Masters of Interior Design
January 1, 2024 - April 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other