Established 1993 — Malaysia · Singapore · China · Australia

We build what
time confirms

From architectural design to construction delivery and China supply chain — ARCO is the only consultancy you need, from concept to completed building.

30+Years
40+Projects
A–ZFull Scope
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The Practice

One firm.
Every stage.

ARCO Design Group was founded on a single conviction: the best buildings come from a single accountable team — not a fragmented chain of consultants who each own only part of the outcome.

We are a full-scope development consultancy. We design, manage construction, source interiors, and coordinate furniture — including direct supply from our China manufacturing network.

Kuala LumpurJohor Bahru PenangPerthSingaporeChina

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Our founding principal carries over three decades of uninterrupted practice across housing, hospitality, commercial, and high-rise residential sectors in Malaysia and Australia.

Clients who engage ARCO do not need to find anyone else. From the first concept sketch to the final furniture placement, we own the outcome entirely.

We now accept a limited number of new commissions each year from developers, institutional owners, and hospitality operators who require a principal-level engagement.

E.K NAA — Founding Principal

E.K NAA

Founding Principal & Director

Qualification
Diploma of Interior Design
Institute PA Sem of Art, Singapore

Experience
30+ years — hospitality, commercial
& residential. Malaysia & Australia

30+

Years of uninterrupted
practice since 1993

29

Completed projects across
Malaysia & Australia

10+

International branded
hotel commissions

A–Z

Full development scope
design to delivery

Our Work. 40+ Projects.

Full Record — 1993 to Present

Nexus Resort Sabah

Hospitality · 5-Star · Beach Resort

Nexus Resort Sabah

Karambunai, Sabah, Malaysia

Nexus Resort Sabah

Hospitality

Capri by Fraser

Hospitality · 5-Star · Fraser

Capri by Fraser

Johor Bahru, Malaysia · 316 Units

Capri by Fraser

Hospitality

JBCC Holiday Inn

Hospitality · IHG · 4-Star · 308 Keys

JBCC Holiday Inn

Johor Bahru City Centre, Malaysia

JBCC Holiday Inn

Hospitality

DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge

Hospitality · Hilton · Australia

DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge

Perth, Western Australia

DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge

Hospitality

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

Hospitality · Hilton · Waterfront

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

Perth, Western Australia

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront

Hospitality

AmanSari Hotel (Seri Alam)

Hospitality · 3-Star · 5 Blocks

AmanSari Hotel (Seri Alam)

Seri Alam, Johor, Malaysia

AmanSari Hotel (Seri Alam)

Hospitality

Nusa Height AmanSari Hotel

Hospitality · 3-Star

Nusa Height AmanSari Hotel

Nusa Height, Johor, Malaysia

Nusa Height AmanSari Hotel

Hospitality

Express AmanSari Budget Hotel

Hospitality · Budget · Conversion

Express AmanSari Budget Hotel

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Express AmanSari Budget Hotel

Hospitality

KOHO Hotel

Hospitality · Boutique

KOHO Hotel

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

KOHO Hotel

Hospitality

Fives Hotel Johor City Centre

Hospitality · Urban Boutique

Fives Hotel Johor City Centre

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Fives Hotel Johor City Centre

Hospitality

Fives Hotel DNP Plaza

Hospitality · Budget

Fives Hotel DNP Plaza

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Fives Hotel DNP Plaza

Hospitality

Asteria Hotel

Hospitality · Boutique

Asteria Hotel

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Asteria Hotel

Hospitality

Skudai Villa Apartment

Residential · Fully Furnished

Skudai Villa Apartment

Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Skudai Villa Apartment

Residential

D. Larkin Apartment

Residential · Condominium

D. Larkin Apartment

Larkin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

D. Larkin Apartment

Residential

Larkin Height

Residential · High-Rise

Larkin Height

Larkin, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Larkin Height

Residential

Pandan 1 & Pandan 2 Apartment

Residential · Fully Furnished

Pandan 1 & Pandan 2 Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Pandan 1 & Pandan 2 Apartment

Residential

M. Tiara Apartment

Residential · Condominium

M. Tiara Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

M. Tiara Apartment

Residential

M. Condo Apartment

Residential · Condominium

M. Condo Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

M. Condo Apartment

Residential

Sky Habitat Apartment

Residential · High-Rise

Sky Habitat Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Sky Habitat Apartment

Residential

Pinnacle Tower Apartment

Residential · High-Rise

Pinnacle Tower Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Pinnacle Tower Apartment

Residential

Twin Danga Apartment

Residential · Fully Furnished

Twin Danga Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Twin Danga Apartment

Residential

Perling Height Apartment

Residential · Condominium

Perling Height Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Perling Height Apartment

Residential

Tri Tower Apartment

Residential · High-Rise

Tri Tower Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Tri Tower Apartment

Residential

Tiara Desaru Seaview Residence

Residential · Seaview

Tiara Desaru Seaview Residence

Desaru, Johor, Malaysia

Tiara Desaru Seaview Residence

Residential

D Suite Apartment

Residential · Condominium

D Suite Apartment

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

D Suite Apartment

Residential

Nusa Height Apartment

Residential · High-Rise · 5 Blocks

Nusa Height Apartment

Nusa Height, Johor, Malaysia

Nusa Height Apartment

Residential

Zara Foodstuff Office & Factory

Commercial · Office & Factory

Zara Foodstuff Office & Factory

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Zara Foodstuff Office & Factory

Commercial

Johor Polo Club

Commercial · Club House

Johor Polo Club

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Johor Polo Club

Commercial

Alpha Austin Industrial Park Sales Gallery

Commercial · Sales Gallery

Alpha Austin Industrial Park Sales Gallery

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Alpha Austin Industrial Park Sales Gallery

Commercial

Austin Heights Office

Commercial · Office Interior

Austin Heights Office

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Austin Heights Office

Commercial

Berjaya Waterfront Department Store

Commercial · Department Store

Berjaya Waterfront Department Store

Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Berjaya Waterfront Department Store

Commercial

Gama Department Store

Commercial · Department Store

Gama Department Store

Penang, Malaysia

Gama Department Store

Commercial

Poh Heng Jewellery

Commercial · Retail Interior

Poh Heng Jewellery

Singapore

Poh Heng Jewellery

Commercial

KLIA 1 Duty Free Department Store

Commercial · Airport Retail

KLIA 1 Duty Free Department Store

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KLIA 1 Duty Free Department Store

Commercial

Full project record from 1993 to present. Hover each card to reveal full project details.

Who Trusts Us

Trusted by those
who build at scale

SKS Group

Principal Engagement

Full portfolio — hotels, retail, residential. Malaysia & Australia.

Marriott International

Brand Partner

Four Points by Sheraton Desaru. Design to Marriott brand standards.

Hilton Worldwide

Brand Partner

DoubleTree Northbridge and Perth Waterfront. Western Australia.

Fraser Hospitality

Brand Partner

Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru. 316 units to Fraser global standards.

IHG Hotels

Brand Partner

Holiday Inn JBCC. 308-key full-service hotel in Johor Bahru CBD.

AmanSari Hotels

Development Client

Multiple AmanSari properties across Johor. Architect of record across 5+ projects.

DNP Group

Development Client

Budget hotel and head office. Johor Bahru.

Prinsip Alpha Group

Development Client

Johor Bahru developer. Residential and commercial projects across Johor.

Why It Works

“We have spent thirty years learning that the greatest risk in any development is fragmentation — too many consultants, too little accountability. ARCO exists to close that gap entirely.”

How We Can Help You

Architecture to
delivery. A to Z.

01Architectural DesignCore›

Concept & Schematic

Spatial strategy, massing, facade language, and material direction resolved before documentation begins.

Design Development

All consultants coordinated under architectural leadership to preserve design intent.

Authority Submission

Planning and building permit submissions across Malaysia and Australia. Full regulatory compliance.

02Hospitality & Hotel DesignSpecialist›

5-Star Hotel Architecture

Delivered to Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Fraser brand standards. International brand compliance with no compromise.

Budget & Mid-Scale Hotel

3-star and 4-star hotel design and conversion. Office-to-hotel conversions and budget hotel formats.

Resort & Leisure

Coastal resort masterplanning, club houses, sales galleries, and leisure destination design.

03Commercial & Mixed-UseCore›

Retail & Mall

Retail mall planning, shopfront typology, and anchor tenant coordination for long-term commercial performance.

Mixed-Use Development

Podium and tower integration. Retail, office, hotel, and residential stacked on complex urban sites.

Office & Corporate

Corporate offices, departmental stores, and commercial head offices from brief through to fit-out.

04ResidentialCore›

High-Rise & Condominium

Premium and mid-market tower design. Unit planning, amenity design, facade, and sales gallery delivery.

Fully Furnished Packages

Complete furnished apartment delivery from design specification to China-sourced furniture installation.

Housing & Township

Landed housing, semi-detached, and integrated township development across all market segments.

05Construction ManagementFull Delivery›

Main Contractor Coordination

Programme, quality, cost, and design compliance managed on behalf of the client.

Site Supervision

On-site coordination, drawing management, and consultant instruction across the full construction period.

Quality & Handover

Defects inspection, practical completion certification, and post-handover support.

06Interior Design & Fit-OutFull Delivery›

Hotel Interior

Guestrooms, lobbies, dining, corridors coordinated with architectural shell and brand standards.

Residential Interior

Show unit design, common area fit-out, and fully furnished apartment packages for developer sales.

Commercial Fit-Out

Lobby areas, dining, corridors, wall finishes, floor sections, and material specifications.

07China Furniture & FF&E Supply ChainUnique Advantage›

Factory-Direct Procurement

Direct relationships with certified Chinese manufacturers. No middlemen — quality at a fraction of retail cost.

FF&E Specification & Sourcing

Full furniture, fittings, and equipment tied to interior design — sourced from our China factory network.

Logistics & Installation

Import logistics, customs, delivery scheduling, and on-site installation from China to Malaysia or Australia.

Exclusive Advantage

Factory direct.
No middlemen.
Your site.

Most developers pay retail or distributor prices for hotel and residential furniture. ARCO gives clients direct access to China’s manufacturing base — the same factories that supply international hotel brands.

For large-scale hotel and residential projects, this alone can reduce FF&E costs by 20–30% while maintaining international brand standards.

Hotel Guestroom Furniture

Beds, wardrobes, desks, seating — full guestroom FF&E from certified manufacturers.

Lobby & Public Areas

Feature furniture, custom millwork, decorative lighting, and statement pieces.

Residential Packages

Full apartment furniture packages for developer sales and bulk unit supply.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Cabinetry, vanities, and bathroom fixtures from certified manufacturers.

Commercial & Office

Workstations, boardroom, reception fit-out, and storage systems.

Custom Fabrication

Bespoke joinery and furniture to design specification — manufactured in China, delivered to site.

Our Process

Five stages.
One team.

Every ARCO project follows the same rigorous sequence. No compressed phases. No delegated decisions. No commissions we cannot resource fully. This is how 40+ projects have been delivered on time and on standard.

01

Brief & Feasibility

Site analysis, massing potential, regulatory framing, and programme validation before a concept is committed to.

02

Design

Architectural concept, spatial hierarchy, facade, and material direction resolved before documentation begins.

03

Documentation

Construction documents and authority submissions built to be built — not interpreted by contractors.

04

Construction

Contractor management, site oversight, and quality assurance from groundbreaking to practical completion.

05

Furnishing & Handover

FF&E procurement, China supply chain, installation, and final handover. We stay until it is done.

Track Record

Thirty years of
proven delivery

Malaysia · Hospitality

International Brand Compliance

Delivered to four of the world’s most demanding hotel brand standards — Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Fraser — across Malaysia and Australia.

Australia · Cross-Border

Multi-Market Delivery

Delivered major projects for SKS Group in both Malaysia and Australia within the same engagement — two distinct regulatory systems, one standard.

Johor Bahru · Commercial

City-Scale Mixed-Use

Principal architect for SKS City Mall JBCC — a landmark mixed-use development incorporating retail, office, and the Sheraton hotel tower.

Portfolio · Supply Chain

China FF&E Network

Established direct supply chain relationships with China’s leading hotel furniture manufacturers — delivering international-grade FF&E at 20–30% below retail.

Portfolio · Hospitality

Ten Hotel Completions

Ten hotel and resort completions spanning budget, mid-scale, and five-star branded categories across Malaysia and Australia.

2024 · Independence

Now Accepting New Clients

Having completed our engagement with SKS Group, ARCO now accepts commissions from new clients globally.

Start Your Project

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to us below.

Johor Bahru

Principal Studio
Johor, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Associate Office
Malaysia

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