 The architect of Istana Maziah is Tengku Chik Abu Bakar bin Tengku Abdul Jalil.He is a relative of Sultan Zainal Abidin III.Others also contributed towards the completion of the blue print and furnishing of Istana Maziah, including Engku Besar Paduka Raja Sayyid Abdullah bin Zin Al-Idrus, Muhammad bin Abdul Rahim (Encik Mat) and Dato’ Mata-Mata.