IDC Architects

We’re excited to share that the interiors for the Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak (DUNS) have been selected as a Finalist for the Reka Awards 2025: Design Excellence - Professional Category (Public & Institutional). Thank you to the judges and for the recognition by , and congratulations to all the other finalists - fingers crossed for the results ahead.

To celebrate, we’re continuing our DUNS posting series with the DUN Café, the final component of our 3-part interior refurbishment.

Conceived as a forested river gully, the Café draws from Sarawak’s iconic natural landscapes. From the entrance, the layered ceiling forms echo carved riverbanks, while the perforated canopy above softens the light and guides visitors into the space.

Warm timber tones, rounded built-ins and crafted rattan elements - created in collaboration with - bring texture, warmth and a clear sense of place. This wider view captures the main gathering area, with more intimate rooms and quieter pockets of space tucked further inside.