SFDG has been awarded two Honourable Mentions in the MPHTJ Malacca State Gateway Competition 2024, recognizing its innovative approach to creating an iconic gateway and pedestrian bridge.

The firm’s proposals, The Sail of Commerce Gateway and The Unity Gateway, celebrate Malacca’s rich heritage through architectural storytelling. Integrating sustainability, cultural symbolism, and public engagement, both designs reinforce Malacca’s identity as a historical trade hub while embracing contemporary urban development. With eco-conscious materials, renewable energy, and community-driven spaces, SFDG’s visionary concepts exemplify design excellence, setting new benchmarks in placemaking and gateway architecture.