Focus: Architectural Design, Research, and Ideation

Caleb Ong is a Malaysian Architect who is dedicated to providing innovative architectural designs and solutions to his clients to help them achieve their goals. He received his education in Malaysia from Dr. Ken Yeang at the renowned international firm T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn. Bhd. Caleb also gained valuable experience while working with MOA Architects and Axial Design Architects.

In 2018, Caleb graduated with a Master's degree in Architecture from Taylors University, where he was mentored by Lee Cherng Yih. His academic excellence was recognized by the university, which nominated him for the best overall performance award. His final architectural thesis drawing won Drawing of the Year 2019 and was featured in various publications, earning him multiple awards and accolades.

Currently, Caleb is working with Formzero to enhance his expertise in architectural design, refine his design philosophy, and develop architectural theories that can benefit the world and improve the human condition. He is passionate about exploring and implementing design ideas that span between the real and fictional worlds.

Caleb also leads the architectural research unit Fzerolab with Lee Cherng Yih and Cheah Ee Von. He regularly participates in academic activities such as hosting sharing sessions, conducting design critiques, reviewing students' work, and speaking as a guest lecturer to share his knowledge with students and the public.

Timeline:

2012 graduated diploma from Tunku Abdul Rahman College
2012 to 2015 worked 2 years at T. R. Hamzah & Yeang
2015 graduated Bachelor of Science (Honours) Architecture from Taylor’s University
2015 graduate project featured in Architecture Exhibition 2015
2018 graduated from Taylor’s University, Malaysia
2018 work as Graduate Architect at MOA Architects and Formzero
2018 formed Caleb Ong Design
2018 thesis The Unending Square won Top 10 in Tamayouz International Graduation Project 
2018 thesis The Unending Square won finalist in Thinking-Alternative Designs for Offices
2018 won Academic Excellence Award by PAM
2018 thesis The Unending Square won PAM-ZSR Architecture Prize 2018
2019 thesis The Unending Square featured in Master Thesis Exhibition by PAM
2019 thesis The Unending Square won The One Drawing Challenge Award by Architizer
2020 thesis The Unending Square won Drawing Of The Year 2019 Award by Archisource
2023 leading fzerolab architectural research unit
2024 joined Formzero as partner www.formzero.net

2018 speaker at Taylor’s University Future Thinker IV
2019 speaker at DOMA Initiatives Breakfast Club
2019 host of DOMA Initiatives Breakfast Club
2021 design lecture at University of Technology Sarawak
2021 speaker at Taylor’s University Architecture Graduate Exhibition
2021 speaker at UDA Holdings Berhad 50 years anniversary event
2021 discussion at Roundtable Beyond Tomorrow at Archidex 
2022 speaker at University of Technology Sarawak to Master’s Student
2022 speaker at United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxiliary (UAPSA)-AdU
2023 speaker at Taylor’s University to Master’s Student
2023 speaker at WAD Sympodium 2023 Architecture for Resilient Communities

currently based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

phone number: +6017 282 8373

email: calebongyw@gmail.com

instagram: calebongyw

Updated: Feb 2024