Marvelazi Zainuddin

I’m Marvelazi, a designer, builder, and peace practitioner who moves between the worlds of architecture, human experience, and inner growth. Through ParaSect Studio, I explore how spaces can shape the way people live, feel, and connect. The name ParaSect comes from Parallel Intersect, the belief that human life and built environments are two parallel realities that meet in design. For me, architecture isn’t just about form or function; it’s about creating spaces that breathe, listen, and evolve with the people inside them.

My background spans design-build projects, 3D visualization, and renovation works. I enjoy taking ideas from concept to construction, blending creativity with practicality. Much of my work focuses on residential and intimate spaces, where design can truly hold emotion and meaning. I also collaborate with friends and makers on 3D modeling and printing, exploring how technology can expand craftsmanship and storytelling in design.

Beyond architecture, I’ve dedicated a large part of my life to peace and reconciliation work. I’m part of Silah Al-Islah and the School of Reconciliation, where I facilitate trust-building, interfaith dialogue, and inner healing programs. I believe peace starts within, and that the same sensitivity we use to understand space can also help us understand the human heart. Through MenTalk, a discussion space for men to share openly, I hold space for others to rediscover honesty, empathy, and self-awareness.

I’m also deeply interested in education and system design. I’ve helped design learning flows inspired by Waldorf, Montessori, and fitrah-based approaches, seeing how environment and rhythm influence growth. I believe that whether it’s a classroom, a home, or a community, the design of a space can nurture values as much as it shapes behavior.

At my core, I’m an integrator, someone who finds meaning in connecting structure and soul, logic and intuition, precision and compassion. Whether I’m designing a home, leading a discussion, or simply reflecting, I aim to create alignment between people and the spaces they inhabit. My long-term vision is to keep building spaces and communities that embody peace, where design becomes an act of reconciliation, and every wall, curve, and corner carries the quiet intention to heal.