GDP Architects Reviews

3.1

56% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

56% positive business outlook

GDP Architects has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

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61 reviews
3.0
1 Sept 2024

Don't stay too long

Recommend
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Pros

Many teams - if in the right one, your environment is not toxic. Decent ppl to work with. Sponsored overseas/local trips (staff who are 1 year above) for design review sometimes. Good exposure to how to carry your own project for all stages.

Cons

No proper HR. Quick to take action against staff, however either slow or never recognise staff's genuine contribution (in time or effort). Side activity for company contribution don't matter. Not in salary increment nego so save your energy and time. (i.e. design review) No salary increase even by a small % yearly. Alot of smoke and mirrors and talk by directors at times, do not be too fooled by the show. Gender biased towards male.

1.0
2 Aug 2025
Recommend
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Pros

GDP Architects offers exposure to diverse, high-profile projects, which is great for building a portfolio, especially for freshers. The team can be supportive, and the office environment has good facilities. Some colleagues are passionate and inspiring to work with.

Cons

Like unhealthy roots left unchecked, longstanding issues here are becoming harder to fix. Unrealistic deadlines and overwork are rampant, with projects often requiring days of overtime, leading to burnout. It took a while for a new face that gets into the team to understand this but after a few years, the lack of a proper HR team means contributions go unrecognized, and salary increments are rare or close to non-existent, which demotivates staff. The office in Bukit Damansara is inconvenient, far from public transport and eateries, adding daily stress. Additionally, many middle managers and senior staff lack effective leadership skills, delegating tasks without clear direction or meaningful contribution. This results in vague goals, inefficient workflows, and wasted efforts, as staff are often left redoing work that leads nowhere. These systemic issues hinder productivity and morale.

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