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THE PEOPLE BEHIND DMZ

People &
Community.

A shared passion for design. A community shaped by collaboration, commitment and the moments in between.

DMZ COMMUNITY

People first.
Possibilities together.

Behind every space is a community of people bringing different skills, perspectives and experiences to the work.

Our 2025 profile brings together the design team, project coordination, quantity surveying, administration and accounts — alongside the moments shared beyond the studio.

DMZ team enjoying an outdoor gathering, from the DMZ Community collection in Edition 1
A shared moment beyond the studio.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRACTICE

Led by experience.
Driven by curiosity.

M.C. Ho, founder of DMZ International Design Group

IDr. M.C. Ho

Founder & Director

Registered Interior Designer with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM) ID/H 46

Member of Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) M1074

Brenda Phang, Associate Director

Brenda Phang

Associate Director

Member of Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) A213

OUR COMMUNITY

Different strengths.
A shared practice.

Design, coordination and studio support come together in the DMZ Community.

Ivan Foo

Senior Interior Designer

Vannes Chong

Senior Interior Designer

Tya

Studio Coordinator

Aliah

Interior Designer

Sofena

Interior Specifier

Nurin

Junior Interior Designer

Teong

Quantity Surveyor

Tan

Accountant

LIFE AT DMZ

Shared work.
Shared moments.

A glimpse of the people behind the projects: team gatherings, celebrations and time together.

DMZ team gathered at an AEON location, from the Edition 1 community collection
Coming together around the work.
DMZ colleagues sharing a meal, from the Edition 1 community collection
Conversations around the table.
DMZ team in red shirts at a celebration, from the Edition 1 community collection
Moments worth celebrating.
DMZ appreciation award recognising loyal and distinguished service since 2017
APPRECIATION

Recognising
commitment.

The DMZ Community collection includes an appreciation award recognising loyal and distinguished service since 2017 — a reminder of the people and lasting relationships behind the practice.

Community photographs: DMZ company profile, Edition 1, “DMZ Community”.

FROM THE FOUNDER

Creative freedom.
Shared ambition.

DMZ began with a desire to create freely. Its development has been shaped by resilience, collaboration and the willingness to explore beyond familiar boundaries.

From the early studio to work in Singapore, Finland and Denmark, lasting relationships have opened new possibilities. Technology continues to change the way we work, but curiosity, teamwork and the designer’s judgement remain central.

Our next chapter is about meaningful signature projects and sustainable interiors without boundaries.

Adapted from M.C. Ho’s founder’s message in the 2025 corporate profile.

OUR VISION

Inspiring spaces.
Positive impact.

To advance sustainable, innovative design that brings joy, encourages collaboration and makes a positive contribution to the places and communities it serves.

OUR MISSION

Creativity with
lasting purpose.

Combine creativity and functionality with professional standards, close client collaboration and environmental and social responsibility. Create enduring connections between people and spaces.

AN INTERDISCIPLINARY NETWORK

Ideas connected
to making.

Interior consultancy is at the heart of the practice. Brand identity, furniture development, fabrication knowledge, prototyping and international coordination enrich the design conversation.

The corporate profile’s wider group network includes DMZ Associates, DMZ Forte, DMZ Design Centre, Plusco Creative Global and IDNA. Services and responsibilities are defined for each project appointment.

SELECTED RECOGNITION

Design across borders.

Awards, judging & published features

2019–2020

Best Leisure Interior, Singapore

HUONE Clarke Quay · Asia Pacific Property Awards

2014

Best Leisure Interior, Europe

HUONE Helsinki · European Property Awards

2014

Finalist — Drawings & 3D Model Making

FX International Interior Design Awards

2015–2016

Highly Commended — Retail Interior, Malaysia

Tangs Melaka · Asia Pacific Property Awards

Selected recognition as recorded in the corporate profile. Professional service: M.C. Ho was a FRAME Awards Grand Jury member in 2022.

CORPORATE & REGIONAL CONTACTS

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Singapore

DMZ International Design Group Pte Ltd
UEN: 202306149C

68 Circular Road, #02-01
Singapore 049422

hello@dmzconsultancy.com
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