Kuala Lumpur stands at a pivotal moment in its evolution—balancing rapid growth with equitable, sustainable, and culturally rooted urban development. As an international capital and a dynamic Southeast Asian metropolis, the City faces mounting challenges to optimise its existing urban fabric while preserving the identity and memory of its historic heart, prioritising regeneration over sprawl and reuse over erasure.
The Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP 2040) envisions a City For All that is inclusive, equitable and liveable. In pursuit of this vision, KLSP 2040 encourages the redevelopment of brownfield sites — underutilised or dilapidated sites with uneconomic usage — as strategic opportunities to create a more integrated, sustainable, and habitable city.
A non-refundable entrance fee of RM108.00 including 8% SST (Ringgit Malaysia One Hundred and Eight Only) shall be payable upon registration.
RM 20,000 + Official Certificate
RM 10,000 + Official Certificate
RM 5,000 + Official Certificate
RM3,000 each + Official Certificate
The Competition timeline shall be as follows:
| ACTIVITIES | DATES* |
|---|---|
| Registration Opening | January 17, 2026 |
| Registration Closing | March 04, 2026 |
| Deadline for Queries Submission | March 11, 2026 |
| Replies to Queries | March 25, 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | May 04, 2026 |
| Judging Period | April - May, 2026 |
| Winners Announcement | June 27, 2026 |
| Exhibition of Winning Entries | July, 2026 |
*The KLAF Committee reserves the right to amend the above schedule without prior notice.
The Master Jury shall comprise internationally renowned architects, urbanists, historians, and cultural theorists. The final panel shall be nominated by the Convenor and approved by the KLAF2026 Curators, and shall include