Nur Faridatull Syafinaz Ahmad Tajudin

Nur Faridatull Syafinaz Ahmad Tajudin

  • Lecturer and Program Leader
  • for BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
Department of Art, Design and Media
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SDGs Focus
Good Health and Well Being
Sustainable Cities and Communities

Biography

Nur Faridatull Syafinaz holds the Program Leader and Lecturer for Interior Architecture at Sunway University. She completed her Master of Architecture with Honours from the University of Liverpool, UK, and her Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Prior to her career in academia, she worked as an architect for C'arch Architecture + Design and was actively involved in design and construction projects. During this time, she gained valuable experience and developed a strong understanding of the impact architecture has on society. She is a registered graduate architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) and an Associate Member of Perekabandar, a professional organization for urban planners and architects. Currently, Syafinaz is pursuing her Ph.D. studies at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), focusing on hospital design and restorative environments.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia (2021 – current)
  • Master of Architecture with Honours, University of Liverpool, UK (2014)
  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia (2011)

Research Interests

  • Architecture
  • Healthcare Design
  • Restorative Environment
  • Urban Planning and Design

Teaching Areas

  • Interior Architecture
  • Interior Design
  • Architecture
  • Materials and Construction

Courses Taught

  • Interior Architecture
  • Architectural Graphics
  • Building Materials and Construction

Notable Publications

  1. Ahmad Tajudin, N. F. S., Sidik, S. I. (2023). Biophilic Design in Malaysian Urban Spaces: Strategies for Incorporating Local Nature Elements into Indoor Environments in Cities. Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development International Conference, University of Florence, Italy.
  2. Ahmad Afandi, A., Badil Zaman, B. Z. H., Ahmad Tajudin, N. F. S., Sidik, S. I., & Mukhtar, A. I. (2023). Visual-Ai As A Symbiosis Creative Tool for Precedence Studies in Creative Design Process. Re-imagining Assessment and Feedback, 2023 Lancaster Education Conference, Lancaster University, UK. 
  3. Ahmad Tajudin, N. F. S., & Che Amat, R. (2021). The COVID-19 Pandemic: Impacts On The Hospital Environment and Spatial Design. 3rd International Conference of Sustainable Urban Design for Liveable Cities, 25. 
     

Achievements & Accolades

  • 2023, Co-PI “Enriching Museum Narratives: The Integration of Visual Design, Interactive Art, and an Immersive Audio-Visual Content for the Tun Sakaran Museum in Semporna, Sabah”, Internal Grant from Sunway University.
  • 2023, Artist “Rejuvating Workspace and Co-Living Space Project for FCRI Urban Living Lab Exhibition” Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI) Grant from Sunway University
  • 2022, Artist “Prototype for Rejuvenating Workspace”, Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI) Grant from Sunway University
  • 2021, Won 2nd place in the Three Minutes (3M) Thesis Competition 2021 of ‘21st Century of Hospital Design’, organised by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2021)
  • 2021, Supervised and managed the accreditation process for the BA (Hons) Interior Architecture program by Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia ; the program has been accredited by LAM  

Professional Associations

  1. Graduate Architect (AG/N 536), recognised by Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia
     
  2. Associate Member (PM/A 038-2021), recognised by Perekabandar (Malaysian Urban Design Association)