BYD's Penang Heritage Showroom Just Won Gold, But Not For Selling Cars

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BYD Mansion Macalister in Penang has won Gold at the REKA Awards 2026. The award went to Eddex Concept Sdn Bhd in the Interior Builders: Medium Projects category, recognising the execution of the heritage showroom project, not its car sales.

A century-old mansion, a modern EV showroom and now, a Gold award. But here's the twist: BYD Mansion Macalister in Penang didn't win it for selling cars.

The showroom in George Town has clinched Gold at the REKA Awards 2026, with Eddex Concept Sdn Bhd receiving the honour in the Interior Builders: Medium Projects category.

So, What Exactly Did BYD's Showroom Win?

Presented by the Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID), the award recognises how well an interior building project is delivered, rather than the showroom's vehicle sales performance.

REKA Awards 2026 | At A Glance Recognition GOLD Award Recipient Eddex Concept Sdn Bhd Category Interior Builders: Medium Projects The category considers project execution, coordination, detailing, finishing and other delivery-related criteria. Source: MIID judging criteria

In other words, it's not just about how impressive a showroom looks, but how well the design is brought to life.

The Company Behind The Gold Is No Stranger To Car Showrooms

Here's something interesting: Eddex Concept isn't new to the automotive showroom business.

Its official project portfolio includes other BYD facilities in Sri Petaling, Ara Damansara and Tebrau, Johor Bahru, alongside a BMW showroom project in Balakong.

But BYD Mansion Macalister is a rather different proposition. The restored George Town landmark brings heritage architecture together with consultation lounges, digital touchpoints and personalised customer spaces, giving the showroom a setting far removed from the usual dealership.

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Frequently Asked Questions What award did BYD Mansion Macalister win?

The Penang showroom project received Gold in the Interior Builders: Medium Projects category at the REKA Awards 2026.

Who received the Gold award?

Eddex Concept Sdn Bhd received the award for its work on the BYD Mansion Macalister project.

Where is BYD Mansion Macalister located?

BYD Mansion Macalister is located in George Town, Penang, within a restored century-old heritage building.

Was the award given for BYD vehicle sales?

No. The recognition concerns the execution of the showroom's interior building project, not vehicle sales, sales performance or a ranking of BYD's electric vehicles.