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Keys & Dowdeswell

Keys and Dowdeswell was a major international architecture firm operating out of Shanghai, and designing buildings throughout China and South East Asia in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. They designed some of the most prominent buildings in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, bringing an international standard of luxury to the Asian hospitality market.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Keys and Dowdeswell was a major international architecture firm operating out of Shanghai, and designing buildings throughout China and South East Asia in the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. They designed some of the most prominent buildings in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, bringing an international standard of luxury to the Asian hospitality market.2

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