What Rsp Architects does

RSP Architects is a privately-held multidisciplinary architectural firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, operating across fourteen offices in six countries — Malaysia, Singapore, India, China, Vietnam, and the UAE — through wholly-owned regional entities (including RSP Architects Sdn. Bhd., RSP Architects Planners Co. Ltd, RSP Mena Architects Planners & Engineers, RSP Design Consultants Private Limited, and the China and Vietnam operating companies). The firm delivers architectural design, urban design and master planning, and landscape architecture through cross-functional teams of architects, interior designers, planners and engineers, using Revit, Rhino and AutoCAD within BIM methodologies and a sustainable design ethos aligned with GBI, LEED, GreenRE and QLASSIC certification frameworks.

The firm's signature achievement is Merdeka 118 — at 678.9 meters the world's second-tallest building and the world's tallest LEED Platinum (BD+C) certified structure, also awarded Malaysia's first triple-green Platinum from GBI, LEED and GreenRE. Other flagship projects include the EPF Corporate Headquarters (GreenRE Platinum; 2023 FIABCI Malaysia Property Award for Sustainable Development), the Sultan Nazrin Shah PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre in Ipoh (the largest rehabilitation facility in Southeast Asia, integrating Cyberdyne neuro-robotic HAL systems), MITI Headquarters (triple-Gold certified curved "Candle" tower), and Allevia (40–45 storey luxury residential development in Mont'Kiara with a 90.5% take-up rate and RM545.9 million gross development value).

RSP operates a project-based professional services revenue model: fees are negotiated per engagement, no public pricing schedule exists, and clients are split between Malaysian and regional government agencies (MITI, EPF, JAKIM, MACC, PERKESO) and major real estate developers (UEM Sunrise, Sime Darby Property, BRDB, Tropicana, DeGate). Go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales with event-driven awareness — industry awards, design competitions, and a project portfolio website. The firm has been recognized as a BCI Asia Top Ten Malaysian Architect Firm across multiple non-consecutive windows (2006–2008, 2010–2011, 2013–2017, 2022–2023) and received a PAM Awards 2026 Gold for Merdeka 118 in the Commercial High-Rise category.

Name

Rsp Architects

Legal name

RSP Architects

Website

https://rspkl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RSP Architects is a privately-held, multidisciplinary architectural firm headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with 14 studios across Malaysia, Singapore, India, China, Vietnam and the UAE, serving government agencies and major real estate developers on landmark commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality and master-planning projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architecture Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban master planning
• Landscape architecture
• Sustainable building design
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architectural design services for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. Revenue generated through project-based fees for design, planning, and project management services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RSP Architects is a multidisciplinary architectural firm providing comprehensive architectural design, urban design and master planning, and landscape architecture services for commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, office, mixed-use, and government projects across Asia Pacific. The firm delivers project-based professional services including concept design, sustainable architecture, and engineering coordination through a network of 14 offices spanning Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, India, China, and Vietnam.

Product overview

Rsp Architects operates as a multidisciplinary architectural firm offering comprehensive design services across architecture, urban design/master planning, and landscape design. The portfolio includes signature projects such as Merdeka 118 (the world's second-tallest building and tallest LEED Platinum mega-tall tower), EPF Corporate Headquarters (GreenRE Platinum certified), Allevia luxury residences, and the Sultan Nazrin Shah PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre (largest in Southeast Asia). Projects span commercial, residential, healthcare, hospitality, office, and mixed-use developments across Malaysia and Asia-Pacific.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services covering residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, office, and mixed-use developments, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, planners, and engineers for enterprise and government clients.
• Urban Design and Master Planning Urban design and master planning services that integrate transportation, green spaces, and infrastructure to create functional and sustainable communities for property developers and government agencies.
• Landscape Design Landscape architecture services creating outdoor environments harmoniously integrated with surrounding architecture and nature, balancing artistry and ecological responsibility for project developers and institutional clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Merdeka 118: 28% reduction in operational energy use and 32% reduction in potable water consumption
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fender Katsalidis ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Australian architect firm Fender Katsalidis Architects on Merdeka 118 project. RSP Architects worked together on the iconic 678.9-meter tower, the second tallest building in the world.
• Samsung C&T CorporationminorOthersSamsung C&T Cooperation is listed as a contractor for Merdeka 118 project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF): Global architecture firm specializing in supertall and commercial towers; competes with RSP for landmark mega-tall commissions across Asia and is a credible alternative on trophy projects.
• Foster + Partners: Global practice with track record of iconic mixed-use, commercial, and master-planned projects across Asia; competes with RSP on high-profile landmark and masterplan commissions.
• Gensler: Global design and architecture firm with significant Asia Pacific operations across commercial, hospitality and mixed-use; competes with RSP on enterprise-scale workplace and commercial developments.
• Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM): Global architecture, engineering and urban planning firm with leading mega-tall and supertall expertise; competes with RSP for the largest iconic developments worldwide.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: Global practice known for iconic, design-led commercial, cultural and mixed-use projects; competes with RSP on trophy landmark commissions across Asia and the Middle East.

Direct peers

• WOHA Architects: Singapore-based practice renowned for tropical, sustainability-led design; competes with RSP on green-certified, climate-responsive projects across the region.
• Benoy: International architecture, masterplanning and interior design firm with strong retail, mixed-use and hospitality expertise across Asia and the Middle East; comparable to RSP in scale, services mix, and cross-border delivery.
• MAD Architects: Beijing-headquartered firm recognized for signature, large-scale cultural and mixed-use buildings; competes with RSP in China and on Asia-wide signature commissions.
• DP Architects: Singapore-based multidisciplinary architecture practice of similar scale and regional footprint; competes head-to-head with RSP on mixed-use, civic, and commercial projects across Southeast Asia.
• Aedas: Global architecture firm with deep Asia Pacific presence and a comparable portfolio of mixed-use, commercial, and residential towers; directly competes with RSP for major project commissions in Malaysia, Singapore, China, and the Middle East.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RSPKL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rsp-architects-sdn-bhd

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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