Firstly, the presentation consists of Kuala Lumpur City, followed by Metro Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding sub-environs that share a common locality that fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. Next, the presentation showcases suburban developments in areas that fall under the jurisdiction of Selangor State, the areas wherein that made up the definition of “Greater KL” or commonly known as “Klang Valley”.1. MRT Line 1 | Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line (Blue Line)
2. River of Life Kuala Lumpur Rejuvenation & Redevelopments
3. Golden Triangle: Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) – Part of Jalan Ampang – Jalan Pinang – Jalan P Ramlee
4. Golden Triangle: Jalan Sultan Ismail – Jalan Perak – Jalan Raja Chulan Area
5. Residential: Jalan Kia Peng – Jalan Binjai – Jalan Stonor – Jalan Conlay – Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Area
6. Kampung Baru & Cultural Village Redevelopments
7. Jalan Tun Razak – Jalan Semarak – Jalan Pahang – Titiwangsa – Pekeliling Area
8. Dataran Perdana – Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD)
9. Warisan Merdeka Urban Developments
10. Bukit Bintang – Jalan Imbi – Jalan Pudu – Bukit Ceylon Area
11. KL Sentral – Jalan Tun Sambanthan – Brickfields (Little India) Area
12. City Metro Area – Jalan Tun Perak – Jalan Raja Laut – Jalan Tun H S Lee
13. Embassy Row – Ampang Hilir – Ampang Jaya – Ukay Heights – Bukit Antarabangsa – Pandan Area
14. Dato Keramat – Setiawangsa – Wangsa Maju – Melawati
15. Setapak – Danau Kota – Taman Melati – Jalan Genting Klang – Batu Caves – Gombak Area
16. Sentul – Jalan Ipoh – Jalan Kuching Area
17. YTL’s Sentul West and Sentul East Urban Renewal Projects
18. Jalan Cochrane – Jalan Peel Developments
19. Cheras – Taman Maluri – Chan Sow Lin/Jalan Loke Yew – Jalan Cheras – Bandar Tun Razak – Cheras South
20. Bandar Tasik Selatan – Sungei Besi – KL-Seremban Highway – Seri Kembangan
21. Mines Wellness City – Mines Resort City
22. Old Klang Road – Jalan Puchong – Seputeh – Taman Desa – Desa Petaling – Kuchai Lama – Overseas Union Garden – Taman Tan Yew Lai
23. Bukit OUG – Bandar Baru Seri Petaling – Bukit Jalil Area
24. Mid Valley City – Pantai Hillpark – Lembah Pantai Area
25. Kenny Hills – Bukit Tunku – Taman Duta
26. Damansara Heights – Bukit Damansara – Pusat Bandar Damansara
27. Bangsar – Bukit Bandaraya – Kerinchi Area
28. Mont’ Kiara – North Kiara – Dutamas – Segambut Area
29. NAZA’s KL Metropolis Matrade Centre Developments
30. Sri Hartamas – Jalan Duta
31. Bukit Kiara – Taman Tun Dr Ismail – Jalan Damansara
32. Desa ParkCity – Country Heights Damansara
33. Bandar Menjalara – Kepong – Jinjang – Selayang Area
34. Bandar Sri Damansara – Damansara Avenue – Damansara Damai
35. Damansara Perdana – Bukit Lanjan
36. Bandar Utama – Mutiara Damansara – Kayu Ara
37. Kota Damansara – Sunway Damansara
– INTRODUCTION –
Located right in the heart of Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur or commonly known as KL, is the capital and the largest city of the Federation of Malaysia.
The city began sometime around the late 18th century as a small mining boomtown created by the Industrial Revolution’s hunger for raw materials. At that time, KL was home to the world’s largest reserve of tin.
Today, KL is one of Asia’s most dynamic and popular city destination. The modern and cosmopolitan city, like the country Malaysia, is a melting pot of different cultures and religions of Asia cohabitating in perfect harmony.
Most international visitors regarded Kuala Lumpur for its quirky architecture, cheap shopping and ultra-cheap dining. It is no wonder KL is one of Asia’s most affordable city to live, work, shop and play.
Despite the relocation of the federal government administration to Putrajaya, KL had remained as the economic and business centre of Malaysia. Massive infrastructure developments in the surrounding areas have further reinforced the economic significance of the city.
As a result, KL has seen an enormous amount of commercial, residential and hospitality developments over the last few years. Amid the leafy surroundings, the rising highrises would constantly redefined KL’s majestic skyline.
REAL ESTATE ECONOMY
According to most observers, the Kuala Lumpur real estate market is expected to experience a gradual improvement in late 2010 and throughout 2011, in line with the expansionary momentum in Asia led by major economic powerhouse China, India and Indonesia; economic recovery in major developed markets; and increasing business demands in the region.
Inflation or the rising living costs, lacklustre demand, competitive rental rates and a surplus supply condition, particularly in the office segment in selected areas, could potentially reduce the number of new offerings in the market after reaching new highs prior to the 2008/2009 global economic slowdown.
However, factors such as continued urban population growth, introduction of investor-friendly policies particularly the liberalisation of Malaysia’s service industries, increasing high quality niche products and the limitation of land bank in strategic areas could potentially boost the values of domestic properties in the years to come.
A GLOBAL CITY AND BEYOND…
Kuala Lumpur’s real estate market will benefit from the continued liberalisation of the services sub-sectors and financial sectors as well as new incentives being offered to attract foreign investments, particularly in the oil and gas and energy-related industries. Additionally, several new measures undertaken by the Government with the purpose of transforming Malaysia into a high-income nation by 2020 is expected to fuel the real estate market beginning mid-2011.
Greater KL/Klang Valley has been identified as one of 12 National Key Economic Areas (“NKEA”) under a comprehensive agenda called Economic Transformation Programme (“ETP”). Nine Greater KL entry point projects (“EPP”) that have been identified are:
- (1) Attracting 100 of the world’s most dynamic transnational firms within priority sectors;
- (2) Attracting the right mix of internal and external highly-skilled talents;
- (3) Connecting to Singapore via a high speed rail system (HSR) in less than 2 hours;
- (4) Building an integrated urban mass rapid transit system (MRT) to achieve a 50% public transport modal share;
- (5) Revitalising the Klang River into a heritage and commercial centre, modelled after Seoul and Melbourne;
- (6) Greening Greater KL/KV to ensure every resident enjoys sufficient green space via an integrated park systems and rooftop greening, modelled after Vancouver;
- (7) Creating iconic places and attractions such as new heritage and cultural zones, art colonies and world-class tourism landmarks, including the 100-storey Warisan Merdeka;
- (8) Creating a comprehensive pedestrian network for entire KL city totalling 45km; and
- (9) Developing an efficient solid waste management ecosystem.
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1. MY Rapid Transit (Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Project)
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MRT Line 1 | Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line (Blue Line)
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2. River of Life Kuala Lumpur Rejuvenation & Redevelopments
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According to a news report dated August 2011, AECOM, a US-based engineering and architectural firm, has been chosen to carry out a river beautification project worth RM1 billion (US$337 million). It will work on a 10.7km stretch of the Klang and Gombak River, which traverses the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. The global consultancy was picked for the “River of Life” project after being one of the 5 shortlisted for a competition earlier this year. [More details will be released in due course]
3. Golden Triangle: Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) – Part of Jalan Ampang – Jalan Pinang – Jalan P Ramlee
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Aerial skyline view of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.
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Lot 185 and Lot 165/K Joint Venture Project
KLCC Holdings and Qatar Diar Real Estate Investment Company, an investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority will embark on a multi-billion mixed commercial hub next to the Petronas Twin Towers. The development comprising three towers of an office tower and a world-class luxury hotel, both of between 30 and 77 storeys will once again be designed by Cesar Pelli. The towers will sit on a four-storey podium that will be integrated with the present four-storey Suria KLCC mall.
[Coming Soon]
Four Seasons Place Kuala Lumpur (status: N/A)
Consisting of the 5-star Four Seasons, this development next to the Petronas Twin Towers is about to begin. The 65-storey hotel-cum-residences tower will be built by Singapore tycoon Ong Beng Seng, partnering Tan Sri Syed Yusof Tun Syed Nasir and the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The popular Suria KLCC mall will also be expanded to the tower podium. When completed, it will be the tallest Four Seasons managed hotel and residences in the world. Talks are rife that the project will see commencement in 2012.
The revised plan in 2009 comprised of a single 65-storey tower. The original plan before 2008 comprised of two towers, one taller than the other.
Petronas Tower 3 (Lot C KLCC / Carigali Tower)
Come 2012, another 59-storey office tower will compliment the rapidly rising KLCC skyline. Petronas Carigali and/or some of its subsidiaries are expected to occupy most of the office space when completed. Like the Four Seasons, this development will also include a 6-floor retail extension to the Suria KLCC shopping mall at the tower podium.
The retail podium is scheduled to open in July 2011. Shoppers can look forward to the first Armani Cafe in Malaysia within an enlarged Giorgio Armani store, international couture such as Chanel, Ermenegildo Zegna, Anya Hindmarch and Balenciaga, and a flagship double-storey store by French jeweller Cartier, as some of the two dozen tenants at the Suria KLCC extension. The Cartier store will include the first fine watch-making and bridal salons in Malaysia.
Lot D1 KLCC (proposed)
Lot D1 is a 0.6ha plot of land adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Initially earmarked for service residences, Lot D1 plans have not been finalised. Firmer plans will likely be made known closer to the completion of Lot C as more cash flow will be available for this development. Meanwhile, construction work is currently ongoing for the tunnel link between Lot C and Lot D1.
[Coming Soon]
Lot 91 Joint Venture Project (Former Site of DBKL Wawasan Tower) (proposed)
This is an undated, unconfirmed preliminary design for a 50-storey office building situated at an open carpark site next to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The project would have been the new Kuala Lumpur City Hall building, but has been cancelled. Moving forward in July 2011, it was reported that Sapura Resources Bhd has agreed to build and develop a premium Grade A office tower, a convention centre or exhibition halls and a retail podium with KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd at this location.
The Binjai Phase 2 @ KLCC (proposed)
A subsequent development of The Binjai by KLCC Property Holdings Bhd, which will see either one large conceptual eco-friendly tower block or three towers of 45 to 50 storeys overlooking the prestigious KLCC Twin Towers and the scenic Golden Triangle skyline.
Option 1 – proposed concept known as “Tree of Life @ KLCC”
Option 2 – various designs
KLCC Gateway (vision: for illustration only)
KLCC Gateway was designed as an iconic landmark that signifies a continuous flow of energy moving towards the centre of Kuala Lumpur. It is this energy that will create vibrancy in the heart of an urban fabric.
Option 1
Option 2
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Platinum Park Kuala Lumpur
Overview of Platinum Park when fully completed in 2018.
Platinum Park is an integrated high-end residential and commercial development within the prestigious Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Besides being the largest integrated development within downtown KL, Platinum Park aims to bring another architectural milestone to KL, that will uniquely balance the nature with the community. To be developed by local automotive conglomerate NAZA Group, Platinum Park will consist of at least 7 majestic skyscrapers:
– NAZA Tower: a 50-storey headquarters for NAZA Group;
– an adjoining 38-storey sold to Lembaga Tabung Haji;
– FELDA Tower: a 50-storey headquarters for FELDA, an agricultural and plantation conglomerate;
– two towers of more than 50 storeys residences and a serviced apartment designed by Foster + Partners;
– a 350-room 5-star hotel-cum-business suites designed by Foster + Partners; and
– a “necklace” of niche retail outlets plus a 1.5 acre central landscaped park at the heart of Platinum Park.
Platinum Residences @ Platinum Park will be the latest addition to the office towers currently being built at Platinum Park, Kuala Lumpur. For discerning individuals who value intimate luxury, authenticity and quality of life, Platinum Residences will be a lively and trendy home address in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Rising above 50 storeys in 3 towers, residents will enjoy the panoramic sight of the calming golf course scenery of the infamous Royal Selangor Golf Club and the captivating view of the landmark Petronas Twin Towers. At the podium levels, residents can look forward to a spectacular dining and shopping experience with exquisite restaurants and cafes and boutique retails outlets.
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Aurora Tower @ KLCC (Redevelopment of Angkasa Raya)
In 2008, Sunrise Bhd acquired the 30-year old Angkasa Raya opposite the Petronas Twin Towers. This will be a landmark redevelopment consisting of top-of-the-class residential homes and offices with some retail space. The plot ratio for the development has been raised to 9 to 10 times compared with 3 times before the acquisition. Further, the project is rumoured to be consisting of an iconic towers.
Option 1
Option 2
W Kuala Lumpur, The Hotel and The Residences
In 2006, a 77-year old heritage mansion called Bok House was demolished despite several objections from the public. In November 2009, Dijaya Corporation Bhd acquired the site, and later appointed US-based Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) to design a luxury hotel and residences development.
In April 2011, it was announced that Dijaya Corporation Bhd will build a 50-storey hotel-cum-residential tower for Starwood’s six-star W hotel brand. The 150-room hotel and 350 units of serviced residences are expected to open in 2016.
Redevelopment of Lai Meng School, Jalan Ampang (proposed)
Magna Prima Bhd plans to build 50-storey twin towers comprising Grade A offices, hotel and serviced apartments valued at more than RM1.3 billion on the current site of Lai Meng Primary School on Jalan Ampang. Construction will start in 2014 after relocating the school to Bukit Jalil.
[Coming Soon]
Lot TA3 and Lot TA4 (future development)
An integrated high-end commercial development by TA Global, consisting of two 50-storey towers located directly opposite the world-renowned Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC. One of the towers will have a 6-star luxury hotel of 80 rooms at the top portion while the lower portion will house serviced residences. The other tower will comprise serviced residences with an upscale 1-level retail podium, which will be linked directly to the adjacent Menara TA One.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3 – an architectural scheme known as “Kiss Towers”
Wisma BSN Annexe (future development)
BSN or Bank Simpanan Nasional, is a savings bank institution. In 2003, the bank was entrusted by the government to manage micro credit schemes.
The Regent Hotel and Residences Kuala Lumpur (status: N/A)
The Regent Kuala Lumpur, together with the The Regent Residences Kuala Lumpur (apartments designed by Sir Terence Conran, from the 25th to 38th floor), will occupy a prime city-centre location in the heart of the city’s Golden Triangle, standing atop the Avenue K shopping mall, with breathtaking views of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park, just 200 metres walking distance away.
Le Nouvel @ KLCC
An estimated RM1 billion residential project designed by Pritzker Prize winner and French architect Ateliers Jean Nouvel will be built near Avenue K on Jalan Ampang. DNP Holdings Bhd, the Malaysian subsidiary of Wing Tai Singapore is the developer for this project, which comprised of two residential towers with 49 and 43 floors of 197 high-end condominiums. South Korea’s Ssangyong E&C won the construction tender in 2011.
Option 1 – designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel
DNP Holdings is also the developer of Verticas Residences in Bukit Ceylon and is a clothing manufacturer and the franchise owner of G2000, Canali, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Warehouse, Karen Millen, MaxStudio, Principles, Pumpkin Patch, Adidas and Nike retail stores in Malaysia.
Option 2
Vertices Tower (proposed)
Vertices is a new 42-storey environmentally-responsive tower within KLCC. Comprising of office and convenience retail with a mid-level recreational sky garden and roof-top gallery and bar, the scheme presents a socio-economic response to increasing inner city migration and urban densification. Its intended location is adjacent to Public Bank Headquarters.
I B Tower
I B Tower, or simply known as “Ilham Baru”, is a 58-storey skyscraper consisting of office and service apartments located close to KLCC. Foundation work has completed on-site, and the project will be towering over Kuala Lumpur skyline in 2014.
Olympia Plaza
Located on prime land at the corner of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak, this proposed 50-storey tower will enhance Kuala Lumpur’s magnificent skyline. The overall construction floor area (CFA) is approximately 1,085,748 sq ft. The project is intended to achieve Green Building Index (GBI) Gold Certification.
Binjai Tower
An ongoing 35-storey ‘Grade A’ Green-rated office development near Ampang Park LRT station, between Nikko Hotel and G Tower Kuala Lumpur. This was previously the site of a clinic house owned by the late Dr Chua Boon Teck, who is a member of the wealthy Chua family that founded the Cycle & Carriage Group (which distributes Mercedes cars in Malaysia) and owned several historical landmarks in Kuala Lumpur such as the Coliseum Cafe.
OSK Annexe Tower & Refurbishment of Plaza OSK (proposed)
OSK Holdings Bhd via its property division plans to build a 40-storey office tower on a prime land located between Plaza OSK and Ampang Park at Jalan Ampang. Currently the Royal China Restaurant is occupying the site and will be demolished for the proposed development. Masterplanning is currently underway through August 2011.
G Tower Kuala Lumpur [completed]
Located at the crossroads of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Ampang, G Tower is one of Malaysia’s first green-rated building (BCA Green Mark Gold Award). This new landmark comprised of 120,000 sqft of open office space, a 180-room five-star boutique hotel called “The G City Club Hotel Kuala Lumpur”, 112 duplex corporate suites, stylish Executive Club and other recreational and business facilities.
The G City Club Hotel opened in March 2010 featuring Malaysia’s first “all-club-room” hotel and a floating bridge skybar between the two towers offering bird’s eye view of the city skyline. Halliburton, Exact Software, Al Jazeera English, DPS Bristol and Kuwait Finance House Research are some of the tenants at the office block.
The Troika [completed]
The Troika is Malaysia’s first globally-branded and most awarded high-rise residential development. An architecture marvel by Foster + Partners, the three towers of 50, 44 and 38 storeys are interlinked by skylobby bridges at the 24th floor.
Most recently, The Troika won its most prestigious accolade – CNBC’s The Best International High Rise Architecture, after being victorious in the 5-star Best High Rise Residential and 5-star Best Architectural 2008 categories at the CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards.
The Avare [completed]
The recently completed Avare was designed by Hong Kong-based award-winning architects Robert N Kessler and David J Clarke. Its all-glass residential facade and butterfly-plan with only 2 units per floor is one of its kind in Kuala Lumpur.
Oval KL [completed]
Guocoland’s Oval presents two 41-storey towers of pure luxury and incredible panorama at the heart of the most desirable location in Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre.
OneKL [completed]
OneKL, with a uniqueness that is its own, incorporates the power and grace of water as an all-important design element. Creating architectural perfection, OneKL’s 95 glass-edged infinity pool complement 94 apartments, in an iconic feat bent on redefining the limits of creation.
No wonder it is one of the most expensive apartment in the heart of Kuala Lumpur to date!
Darussalam Tower (Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur) [completing soon]
A 42-storey mixed commercial block comprising a 17-storey hotel, a 4-storey serviced apartment and a 13-storey office space with restaurants and meeting facilities. As for the hotel component, it will be designed by world-renowned architecture firm Wimberly, Allison Tong & Goo and managed by Global Hyatt Corporation. The hotel lobby will not be on the ground floor but on the highest floor of the gold-cladded building.
This project on Jalan Pinang is owned by Bahagia Investment Corporation, the Malaysian subsidiary of Brunei Investment Agency. Located directly next to the KL Convention Centre, it is not to be mistaken with the earlier Duta Hyatt complex which is still abandoned at the corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang since the 1997 Asian economic crisis.
Impiana KLCC Hotel Residences Tower
The Phase 2 extension of the 5-star Impiana KLCC will see a 25-storey annexe hotel-cum-residences building. The L-shaped building will be constructed on the rooftop of the existing 4-storey carpark podium. Sunway Holdings Bhd was awarded the contact for construction works from KLCC Holdings Sdn Bhd in April 2010.
Glomac Tower [completed]
On what used to be KL’s most popular hangout spot Rum Jungle, this prime land next to KLCC will make way for prime office space. This project is being developed by a joint venture between Glomac and Al Batha Real Estate from the United Arab Emirates. Interestingly, the yet-to-be-completed tower has already been sold to Kuwait Finance House Malaysia for RM577 million in late 2007.
The Triplets @ KLCC, Jalan P Ramlee (proposed)
A proposed development of residential towers containing luxurious ‘Microflats’ as small as 270 sq ft. to larger options such as studio and loft. The ground-level podium may house numerous entertainment outlets whilst the sky podium contains common facilities. All in just 2 minutes walk to the Petronas Twin Towers.
Idaman Residence [completed]
Few walks away from Malaysia’s most distinguished philharmonic orchestra and high fashion, the prestige of inner city living can’t be better than the 34-storey Idaman.
Proposed “BKL” (status: cancelled)
Option 1
Option 2
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4. Golden Triangle: Jalan Sultan Ismail – Jalan Perak – Jalan Raja Chulan Area
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Tradewinds Center (Redevelopment of Kompleks Antarabangsa) (proposed)
The Tradewinds Center explicitly seeks to establish itself in the international arena of great financial developments. The Tradewinds project offers Kuala Lumpur many exciting features that will enhance and expand the city’s growing modern qualities, similar to Rockefeller Center for New York or Roppongi Hills for Tokyo.
The development will be vibrant and active at all times through its complex program mix. Its signature profile will greatly contribute to the overall composition of the city skyline. Its large scale and memorable public plaza unites neighborhoods in the urban fabric, creating a system of pedestrian friendly movement that is integrated with the public transportation system. The architecture of the buildings establishes connections with traditions of Kuala Lumpur’s rich history by linking Islamic pattern making to its modern exterior design. Its sustainable strategy will make the building a leader in environmental design.
Platinum Victory FACE Project
Located on a freehold commercial plot in Jalan Sultan Ismail adjacent to Renaissance Hotel, this is Platinum Victory’s flagship City Centre mixed development with an estimated gross development value of RM2.5 billion. To be developed over three phases, the first will be a 51-storey luxury SoHo known as FACE Platinum Suites, Jalan Sultan Ismail, that will offer 733 fully-furnished units in 13 different layouts. Phase two and three of the FACE Project will feature fully-furnished serviced apartments and an office-cum-high-end hotel.
Redevelopment of Former Bangunan MAS
The new owner, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) intends to convert the 35-storey former Malaysia Airlines Building (previously occupied by flag carrier Malaysia Airlines System Bhd) in Jalan Sultan Ismail into a Grade A++ international-class office tower. The multi-level podium adjacent to it will be demolished to make way for a 50-storey Green Building Index-compliant international luxury hotel tower. The hotel has been rumoured to contain 700 rooms that will be Malaysia’s largest, with a combined development value of RM1 billion.
Option 1 – proposed refurbishment of former MAS Building into a 35-storey Grade A office tower and construction of a new 50-storey luxury hotel tower
Option 2 – proposed 68-storey tower
annexed to the refurbished former MAS Building
annexed to the refurbished former MAS Building
SOHO Suites @ KLCC, Jalan Perak
Two connecting single block of 45 storeys of residential SoHo and office suites situated next to Wisma Hong Leong. The developer is currently developing Titiwangsa Sentral, besides ViPod Residences and Quadro Residences where both are located nearby to this project.
The Ritz Corporate Suites & The Ritz-Carlton Residences
The Ritz at Jalan Sultan Ismail comprised of two 48-storey towers with a total of 800 luxury residential and office units that will reflect the elegance and luxury that characterize “The Ritz-Carlton” brand. It will be built beside the Concorde Hotel and Hard Rock Cafe, and opposite KL’s Renaissance Hotel. The project was relaunched in 2010 and then again in 2011, to replace the RM700 million Berjaya Central Park, which was stalled since 2005.
Mulpha Tower, Jalan Sultan Ismail (future development)
Mulpha Tower is a 30-storey Grade A office tower situated along Jalan Sultan Ismail (opposite Shangri-La Hotel) with an estimated lettable area of 270,000 square feet. Designed by the renowned New York architects Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), who designed the Bishopsgate Tower in London, the Shanghai World Financial Centre, the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong and Roppongi Hills Mori Tower in Tokyo. It will be the first Kohn Pedersen Fox building in Malaysia.
St. Mary Residences Kuala Lumpur
This is the former site of St. Mary’s, a public all-girl secondary school established since the early 20th century. It has since been relocated to Selayang to make way for this joint venture between E&O Group and the Lion Group, that will see 3 contemporary residential towers with a street-fronting retail component at the central podium.
St. Mary introduces Manhattan-style metro living. A truly world-class living that draws its inspiration from a great city. It is a lifestyle that thrives on the energy of urban streets, eclectic concoction of colours, and the pulse of a fast-rising metropolis in motion.
New Hap Seng Tower
Immediately adjacent to E&O’s St. Mary residential development is 1.15 acres on Jalan Tengah, off Jalan P. Ramlee that was formerly owned by the E&O Group. In December 2009, Hap Seng Consolidated Bhd acquired the land and commenced construction of a 35-storey office tower, with a connection to its headquarters Menara Hap Seng just next door.
Previous proposal by Hamilton Architects
YNH Tower (proposed)
This is a planned RM2.1 billion iconic development which has been delayed over many years. YNH had originally tied up with Singapore’s CapitaLand Ltd for the project. The two companies signed an MoU in December 2006 to jointly develop Menara YNH but the MoU was terminated in June 2007. Then in January 2008, YNH announced that it would sell half of then Foster-designed 45-storey Menara YNH to Kuwait Finance House (KFH) for RM920 million. KFH was supposed to take up half of the building with the rest to be sold to other buyers. YNH would have received RM1.84 billion in total proceeds, but in December 2009, the KFH sale fell through due to the global financial crisis.
The property is one of the last piece of 3-acre land in the commercial business district with a wide frontage of 320 ft along Jalan Sultan Ismail. With this in mind, Menara YNH would be now launched in 3 different components — starting with the retail portion, followed by the serviced apartments and offices.
Option 2 – previous proposals
Plaza Atrium, Lorong P Ramlee
Refurbishment and conversion of former 23-storey Plaza Atrium into serviced apartments adjoined with a 34-storey tower block.
Fraser Place Kuala Lumpur (and 163 Residence) [completed]
This will be the first serviced apartments to be managed by Frasers Hospitality, the hospitality arm of Singapore-listed Fraser & Neave, in Kuala Lumpur. Fraser Place occupies the 9th to 30th floors, which comprise 216 spacious and modern studios, smart one- and two-bedroom serviced residences, as well as chic penthouses with breathtaking views.
Bank Islam Tower (previously MAIWP Wakaf Tower) [completed]
An ongoing 34-storey office tower development on Jalan Perak for the Malaysian pilgrimage fund board, Lembaga Tabung Haji. The tower could served as Bank Islam Malaysia’s future headquarters.
Life Centre Makeover and KL Live Concert Hall
Life Centre is going through a major makeover. Once completed, it will be positioned as a unique 24-hour F&B and entertainment mall right in the heart of the city centre. The dual frontage complex will host a specially-built concert hall “KL LIVE” and several dining and entertainment outlets such as The Library, Munakata Japanese Restaurant and Overtime Microbrewery.
Public Mutual Tower
A 40-storey office building for Public Bank’s subsidiary, Public Mutual Bhd on Jalan Raja Chulan. Public Mutual is Malaysia’s largest private unit trust company managing funds of over RM34 billion for more than 2 million accountholders. The project is expected to start by the end of 2010.
The Centrium Kuala Lumpur
This is an upcoming commercial development by Saiwai Land. The site is located within Golden Triangle.
Parkview Phase 2 @ Cecil Chao Centre (proposed)
Following the completion of Parkview Serviced Suites, Hong Kong-based developer Cheuk Nang has proposed to construct a second phase which will include two 50-storey towers and a multi-level retail podium.
Summer Suites @ Menara Solaris Kuala Lumpur
Sunrise Bhd, one of Malaysia’s most reputable highrise developer will embark on its first KLCC development comprising two 36-storey towers adjacent to the Cendana and Renaissance Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail. Tower A offers a concept termed as SoVo (small office, versatile office) business suites that are flexible, expandable and designed for maximum functionality. Plans for Tower B have not been finalised, but the developer is mulling the idea of serviced apartments and may decide to keep it as an asset. The project is slated to begin in 2H 2011.
Option 1 – final design
Option 2 – previous proposal
Sunway Tower KL 1 (proposed)
In May 2007, Sunway City Group acquired the 27-storey Wisma Denmark, which was later renamed as Sunway Tower; and an adjacent vacant land that Sunway City Bhd intends to develop a 30-storey office tower with a value of RM230 million. Development will start soon and a possible injection into Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust once the project is completed.
Crest Jalan Sultan Ismail
A development of 44 floors of luxury residences and 26 floors of Grade A modern office suites, with retail outlets on the ground floor. It is enviably located behind Renaissance Hotel, only a short distance from KLCC and entertainment hubs of Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan P Ramlee and the nightclubs of Asian Heritage Row.
Fraser Residence Kuala Lumpur (and 188 Suites Service Apartment)
The 446-unit serviced residence development is the second Golden Triangle venture to be announced by Singapore-based Frasers Hospitality. Comprising two towers of one and two-bedroom serviced apartments, it will be built next to Renaissance Hotel, and is close to two LRT stations and surrounded by entertainment outlets, tourist attractions and corporate offices.
One Residency and Parkroyal Serviced Suites [completed]
Off Jalan Raja Chulan, One Residency was developed by Lion Group. The North Tower offices will be occupied by Lion Group whilst the South Tower will become Parkroyal Serviced Suites, which was opened in October 2010.
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Vision City Kuala Lumpur Phase 2 (aka Quill 15 or Bandar Wawasan)
Quill Group is planning to revive the abandoned Phase II of Vision City, situated right in the heart of KL business district. The revival scheme includes the completion of a 7-level lifestyle “green” mall, the contruction of a 35-storey office tower and a 45-storey serviced apartment.
“Vision City Forest in the Mall” (pending revival scheme)
Currently under design, this 1 million square foot modernist mall is conceived as a massive hybrid space, that’s part public park, part shopping mall, and part urban promenade, and the central space containing gardens would be a partially uncovered atrium.
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Wisma MPL Annexe Tower (future development)
Malaysia Pacific Corporation Bhd was reported to be in negotiation with a foreign development fund comprising local and Middle Eastern parties to redevelop Wisma MPL and to build a proposed 50-storey office tower on a vacant land next to Wisma MPL at Jalan Raja Chulan.
Revival of the Former Grand Hyatt Duta Hotel
A 52-storey mixed development consisting of Malaysia’s first syariah-compliant 5-star hotel has been rumoured to revive the abandoned former Grand Hyatt Duta at the junction of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang. The prime site located directly across Renaissance Hotel and next to the Sunway Tower (previously Wisma Denmark), was previously slated for the opening of the 5-star Hyatt hotel. However, construction was stalled mid-way at the 29th floor ever since the 1998 Asian economic crisis.
Dang Wangi Towers (proposed)
Set within a tower above the Dang Wangi light rail transit station, the carbon footprint of this residential development is minimised through a number of sustainable features such as energy conservation innovations.
BMT Tower @ Jalan Raja Abdullah, off Jalan Sultan Ismail
[Coming Soon]
Anggun, Jalan Sultan Ismail (proposed)
UDA Holdings Bhd’s long term plans include developing this landbank into several commercial towers and a serviced apartment (Anggun, Jalan Sultan Ismail). To begin with is a new addition to Jalan Sultan Ismail’s skyline – a contemporary-looking residential tower with 38 floors next to the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur. It has been designed to maximize views towards the green areas of Bukit Nanas and the iconic Twin Towers. In July 2011, however, the land was proposed to be sold to another developer Nadayu Properties Bhd (formerly known as Mutiara Goodyear Development Bhd), but the deal was later terminated.
Proposed Glass Tower (status: N/A)
Proposed luxury hotel in Raja Chulan (status: N/A)
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5. Residential: Jalan Kia Peng – Jalan Binjai – Jalan Stonor – Jalan Conlay – Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Area
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Banyan Tree Signatures Kuala Lumpur
Banyan Tree Signatures will be built at the site of the former MISC Building at Jalan Conlay, which was last used as The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus between 2000 and 2005. The 55-storey single tower is a mixed development consisting of 441 units of private residences, 51 units of service residences and 50 luxury suites that will be managed by Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts. The development will be linked to Pavilion KL shopping mall via a private pedestrian bridge, and the tower itself would boost facilities such as a skybar and a sky-restaurant at the tower roof top, and the signature Banyan Tree Gallery and Spa.
Kia Peng Residences
Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB), the developer of multi-billion KL Sentral, plans to develop a luxurious high-rise project with an estimated gross development value of RM300 million in Jalan Kia Peng. The project, slated to be developed over three years would be set alongside established, luxurious service residences within the general neighbourhood of the KLCC.
3 Stonor (design competition winner)
Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia’s future headquarters. “The design breaks the expected conventions for a tower, and is an exciting and innovative proposition. The design takes considerable risk but fulfils the requirements of the brief to have design excellence, potentially achieves the required green rating, as well as addresses economic viability.”
6 Stonor (proposed)
Tan & Tan Developments was previously granted an approval for a 30-storey condominium block, however, the project design and planning are still currently in progress with the earliest possible launch at the end of 2010.
Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites KLCC (proposed)
[Coming Soon]
Ireka’s Jalan Kia Peng Project (proposed)
Ireka Corporation Bhd, together with affiliate Aseana Properties Ltd is targeting to launch in 2011 the development of a high-end residential project in Jalan Kia Peng in the vicinity of KLCC after acquiring the prime land from parties related to tycoon Tan Sri Robert Kuok in December 2009. The site was previously occupied by a bungalow that housed the Top Hat Restaurant.
Residensi Kia Peng (Twelve Kia Peng) [completed]
A 30-storey real estate development by Cathay Organisation Holdings Ltd behind Traders Hotel KLCC with 54 exclusive units only! Besides this, Cathay is popularly known for its chic cineplexes in Singapore and Malaysia.
ViPod Residences @ KLCC
ViPod is one of the latest residential development in the KLCC vicinity. Developed by Monoland Corporation, ViPod offers one of the best city views via its exclusive Sky Pool facility.
Quadro Residences @ KLCC Park
The vision is to create the finest in living, work and play. All at just door-steps away! Quadro boasts the perfect setting for this vision – with world class address of 1 KLCC Drive – in a tranquil setting, by the 50 acres KLCC Park – and walking distance to KL’s main shopping-hotel-office destinations. Its luxury in the sky with Sky Gym, Sky Pool, Sky Bar, Sky Deck and Sky Room. An exclusive Sky Club for residents and guests only offering the ultimate in metropolitan lifestyle.
Binjai 8 Service Suites, Lorong Binjai
Australia-listed UOA Group will embark on its first residential project within KLCC with the launch of a 40-storey 310-unit serviced apartments tower. Dubbed as “City Home-Suites”, the freehold project is situated behind Nikko Hotel Kuala Lumpur, just within walking distance to KLCC. The project was previously planned by Singapore-listed Lum Chang Group.
Bolton-UM Land’s Jalan Mayang Project (future development)
The twin tower project has been made known for a couple of years. Initially it was a joint venture between Singapore’s Capitaland and it’s Malaysian affiliate UM Land Bhd, as well as local developer Bolton Bhd. This high-density project at the corner of Jalan Yap Kwan Seng and Jalan Mayang will have a futuristic facade that provide a new opportunity to reshape and create a new character to the urban fabric of downtown Kuala Lumpur.
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Option 2
Option 3
Serenia Condominium, Jalan Stonor (proposed)
See Hoy Chan’s upcoming offering is at the site opposite Suria Stonor would be for high-end exclusive condos – limited to 20 levels and there will not be more than 99 units. Skydeck facilities with a sky pool, sky lounge, pavillon equipped with a chef cooking area, full-height glasswall gymnasium overlooking the pool, saunas and steam rooms, and a lounge plus a juice bar at the ground floor.
Mirage Residences, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
OSK Property is looking to launch a 102-unit high-end condominium project in Jalan Yap Kwan Seng in 2011, targeted for completion in 2014. The 35-storey luxury condominium is now open for registration.
Panorama [completed]
General Corp Bhd and Singapore’s UOL Group will jointly develop two 33-storey towers with a total of 223 high-end residential units on Persiaran Hampshire, located right behind Corus Hotel. It is named Panorama because of its fan design and floor-to-ceilinwindows on all units, that offer panoramic view of the city’s skyline.
Jalan Eaton Project, off Jalan Kia Peng (proposed)
A proposed residential development on Jalan Eaton, off Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Tun Razak.
Prince Court Medical Centre Phase 2 and Apartments (future development)
Prince Court Medical Centre is a private healthcare facility located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Fully owned by Petronas, it is a futuristically designed 300 bed centre with revolutionary facilities and high standards of patient care. Prince Court is affiliated and co-managed by the Medical University of Vienna. The proposed expansion is designed to house an international-class medical village right in the heart of the city.
The ICON, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng
Along the same road as the Australian High Commission and a stone’s throw from the Twin Towers, this 40-storey condominium will tap on the growing market for young urban professionals choosing to live and work within the city centre.
E&O’s Jalan Conlay Project
In the immediate neighbourhood of the Twin Towers, Jalan Conlay is a tree-lined residential avenue that has long been linked to Malaysia’s royalty and prominent families. The 1.44 acre site was formerly the grounds of a palace, and in tribute to its lineage, a super luxury condominium will rise to complement the exclusivity of this address.
The Pearl @ KLCC [completing soon]
A symbol of purity and harmonious beauty, The Pearl at Jalan Stonor is a 41-storey freehold high-end condominium offering 175 units ranging from 3,000 sq ft and two 20,000 sqft penthouses.
Conlay Condominiums
Singapore’s property major UOL Group has an upcoming project on Jalan Conlay. This comes after the launch of Panorama, the company’s first foray into the KL property scene. Work is expected to start in 3Q 2011.
Conceived as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life in Kuala Lumpur, Conlay Condominium comprises three 38-storey residential towers which are arranged to face the iconic Petronas Towers. With an understated rectilinear image and the use of sky-rise greenery, each apartment is designed as an elevated belvedere in a sky garden while the penthouses are envisaged as bungalows in the sky. Offering a total of 289 luxurious apartments, they are all intended to provide the perfect setting for a contemporary urban lifestyle.
Previous proposals
Lidcol Garden Residences (proposed)
Following the success of Hampshire Residences, Zelan Bhd has announced that it will be developing another luxury condominium project in the KLCC vicinity. The new 33-storey project will be built on a 0.23 ha freehold parcel on Jalan Lidcol, off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, just next to its existing Hampshire Residences.
Mayang Residences (proposed)
A deluxe future residential project behind Avenue K and next to The Meritz, situated along Jalan Mayang, off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.
Senja Stonor (proposed as Kelantan Stonor Tower)
A proposed redevelopment of Istana Hinggap Kelantan at the junction of Jalan Stonor and Jalan Kia Peng.
Royce Residence, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng (proposed)
HR United’s upcoming project in the KLCC vicinity. The developer is currently in talks to sell the serviced apartments en-bloc to Korean or Middle Eastern investors.
Emirate Global Centre (Conlay City Hotel & Apartments) (proposed)
A mixed development which comprises of 1 block of office tower and 2 blocks of service apartment towers. The design concept recognised the full development potential of the site with attractive massing derived from Islamic geometries and modern architecture character.
Ampersand @ Kia Peng [completed]
Privacy, low-rise and low density dramatic residences – Ampersand by IJM Group – is situated in the highly sought after address of Jalan Kia Peng, amidst all the high-density developments in KLCC.
Star Asia Group’s Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Project (proposed)
A proposed development of 500 units of service apartments on Lot 7, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.
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6. Kampung Baru & Cultural Village Redevelopments
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Kampung Baru City Centre (for illustration only)
After a number of false starts, there are some signs that the plan to redevelop the 110-year old predominantly Malay reserve land could finally come to fruition. The masterplan calls for a urban regeneration of Kampung Baru to be at par or better than that of Kuala Lumpur’s current Golden Triangle area. The redevelopment model aims to turn Kampung Baru into an international commercial-cum-cultural hub with Malay architectural features to retain the Malay history and heritage.
Kampung Baru Riverfront Development (future development)
The Puncak Baru Development (future development)
This is a RM500 million proposed urban redevelopment project that will include a 60-storey iconic residential tower, a 40-storey iconic office tower and a bazaar-like retail podium integrated with the Kampung Baru LRT station. The project will bring the greatest economic spillover effect on Kampung Baru as part of its redevelopment from an urban village to a world-class cultural hub.
It was reported in May 2010 that NAZA Group plans to launch an iconic development on a 3.7-acre site of the current Sunday market in Kampung Baru in the third quarter of 2011. The developer is in the process of revising the masterplan for Puncak Baru for submission to the authorities.
Option 1
Option 2 – previous proposal
Mercu Zikay
One of the first landmark to be built in Kampung Baru, the 40-storey Mercu Zikay comprises hotel and serviced apartments, and comes with a rooftop helipad.
Other project:– Arina-Uniti Tower, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kampung Baru
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7. Jalan Tun Razak – Jalan Semarak – Jalan Pahang – Titiwangsa – Pekeliling Area
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Setia Sky Residences
A prestigious development of four 40-storey luxury residences – Alia, Boheme, Celeste and Divina, that will mark the debut of Malaysia’s leading property developer, S P Setia Bhd into Downtown KL’s buoyant property market.
Sky Pods. Sky Club. Sky Villas. Sky Deck. The allure of an urban retreat, whilst celebrating luxury, flamboyance and a balance to your lifestyle.
The Intermark Kuala Lumpur
MGPA’s Asia Fund II, formerly known as Macquarie Global Property Advisors, had acquired four Kuala Lumpur landmarks along Jalan Tun Razak in 2007. Together with Aedas Architects, the existing complexes will be transformed into Kuala Lumpur’s finest integrated mixed-used development.
The 62-storey Empire Tower will be refurbished as Grade A offices known as Vista Tower. The former 11-storey City Square will be redeveloped into a high-end shopping mall called The Intermark Mall. The 28-storey former Crown Princess Hotel has been replaced with Malaysia’s first Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur (opened in August 2010). Plaza Ampang will be demolished and replaced with a new 40-storey office tower called Integra Tower.
Semarak Avenue (proposed)
NAZA TTDI (part of NAZA Group) plans to launch its Semarak Avenue mixed-development at Jalan Semarak in 3Q2012. It was reported earlier that the project has a gross development value of RM1 billion and will comprise 1,625 housing and commercial units built over a 14-acre tract of land.
VERVE Suites KLCC (proposed)
Al Batha Bukit Kiara Holdings will soon have a presence in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. VERVE Suites KLCC at Jalan Tun Razak is designed as a luxury serviced apartment project with only 170 units of fully furnished designer suites in two sleek towers. Plans for this innovative project comprising a retail component beneath a 20-level block are currently being finalized. The project is expected to be launched by middle of 2011.
myHabitat and myHabitat2 Serviced Studios [completed]
myHabitat was AP Land’s first high-end project within KLCC, consisting of twin blocks of 38-storey serviced residences. This ongoing project is right next to The Intermark, an upcoming multi-billion international commercial centre.
Trillion Kuala Lumpur
Trillion KL, an integrated development by Singapore-based Sim Lian Group Ltd, sets a new standard for property in Kuala Lumpur. With a gross land area of 4.45 acres within the highly sought after KLCC vicinity, KL Trillion offers a row of 40 exclusive signature offices, corporate suites with superb road exposure fronting Jalan Tun Razak, luxury service apartments and a Grade A office tower, both of which designed to incorporate internationally recognised ‘green’ features.
Quantum Quest (proposed)
Asia Quest will launch its first mixed commercial development outside Mont’ Kiara in 2011 or 2012. The yet-to-be-named project is located at the junction of Jalan Semarak and Jalan Tun Razak. The 2.5-acre development will consist of two 34-storey apartment blocks and a 16-storey office tower.
[Coming Soon]
The Acadia, IMC Parkville (status: N/A)
Two curving towers lightly embrace a central garden terrace, recalling a serene tropical oasis. This boutique condominium comprising 429 residential units on the former site of the New Zealand embassy on Jalan Tun Razak is designed by internationally-acclaimed New York-based architect, Tsao & Mckown. Its design features energy conservation and sustainability, including a rainwater management system, renewable construction products and energy efficient building skin.
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Tamansari Riverside Garden City (future development)
A group of Australian and Malaysian firms are planning to redevelop the riverside precinct of what was the former site of Pekeliling flats along Jalan Tun Razak.
The multi-billion urban-regeneration project is backed by Australian banking group Macquarie and Australian builder Leighton Group. The project will cover 22.3 hectares and spread over 21 parcels, featuring a centrepiece RM1.1 billion 60-storey revolving tower, office towers, serviced apartments, hotels, malls, a medical centre, a transportation plaza and public housing.
OUG Parklane
Admittedly, almost everyone can appreciate a walk in the park at OUG Parklane. The beautiful green landscape, the fresh environment and the integrated lifestyle indulgences such as shops and offices all enclave within. Perfectly crafted for individuals like you…
28 @ Old Klang Road
A smallish development of 28 trendy-styled commercial units located along the most bustling area of Old Klang Road, opposite OUG Plaza.
23. Bukit OUG – Bandar Baru Seri Petaling – Bukit Jalil Area
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Jalil City (proposed)
One Jalil, or Jalil City, 60-acre masterplan involves a mixed commercial and residential town-centre scheme with a potential GDV of RM4.2 billion, to be rolled out in six phases over 10 years. The plan involves 8 million square feet of net saleable area with 170 office units in five- and eight-storey buildings, six blocks of service apartments, a commercial strip of shop-offices, a lifestyle central piazza, a retail mall with a hypermarket tenant, a SoHo or condotel, a Grade A office tower and a hotel.
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KL ECOCITY
Formerly a slump area known as Kampung Abdullah Hukum, the urban redevelopment scheme by S P Setia and Kuala Lumpur City Hall will include the development of luxurious Grade A office and signature towers, three clusters of boutique offices, studio-sized condominiums, retail space and other amenities including a proposed MRT station to compliment Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall.
American architecture and urban planning firm The Jerde Partnership was commissioned to ensure the development has an efficient and effective human and vehicular traffic flow. Jerde has done similar integrated mixed-used developments, such as Roppongi Hills in Tokyo, Japan and Zlote Tarasy in Warsaw, Poland.
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MBMR Tower
Automotive company, MBM Resources Bhd via its subsidiary Federal Auto Holdings Bhd plans to redevelop its current headquarters off Jalan Syed Putra into a 26-storey Grade A green-rated office building. The new building, due for completion in 2013, will have a RM12 million Volvo showroom and Federal Auto will lease or sell any unused space to generate revenue.
Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar (previously Plaza Cygal 3)
Strategically located in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities, Kuala Lumpur is a melting pot of cross-cultures, art, an abundant variety of food and fabulous shopping. Pullman Kuala Lumpur Bangsar adds warmth to urban living space with its impeccable Asian hospitality. The enviable location offers easy access to all major parts of the city. The hotel’s 513 rooms and suites exude Asian contemporary style, specifically designed with today’s business travelers in mind. The Accor Group expects the hotel, which is close to TM Tower, to be operational by the last quarter of 2011.
[Coming Soon]
Tenaga Nasional Headquarters (status: cancelled, for illustration only)
This will be South-east Asia’s largest power producer future corporate headquarters. Designed by prominent Malaysian architect Hijjaz Kasturi, the iconic structure incorporating Malaysian elements will be situated next to its existing offices in Jalan Bangsar, adjacent to TM Tower.
The Gardens, Mid Valley City Phase 2 [completed]
The Gardens is a 9.7 acres mixed development comprising: The Gardens Mall, an upmarket shopping centre featuring Robinsons and Isetan as anchor tenant, over 200 premium branded boutiques and numerous fine dining outlets; The Gardens North and South Towers, premium offices in two elegant blocks; and The Gardens Hotel and Residences, a 5-star hotel and a full-service executive residences.
The Gardens North and South office towers are tenanted by prominent organisations such as Accenture Malaysia, Baker & McKenzie (Malaysian affiliate), Baxter, BHP Biliton Shared Services, Cagamas Bhd, Cisco Services Malaysia, CPA Australia, Danone Dumex, FPT Software, Kofax, Mincom, NorthgateArinso, Oracle Malaysia, Rating Agency Malaysia, STMicroelectronics, Steelcase Global Shared Services, Sycor Asia, Tricor Corporate Services and Wah Seong Corporation.
Zehn Bukit Pantai [completed]
Success has an ultimate address, that is Zehn at Bukit Pantai. The development is a joint venture between a local firm and Singapore’s Capitaland, which is one of the largest real estate developer in Asia.
Centrio @ Pantai Hillpark [completed]
The Centrio is YTL’s latest development project to capture the young, trendy and artistic market. The Spanish-Mediterranean inspired neighbourhood pulls together modern spaces for people to live, work and play in. The work and play idea led to the mix of the Soho concept. The SoHo suites are complemented by retail stores and boutique offices that will form part of the project.
Pantai Heights @ Pantai Hillpark
An upcoming development by Metro Kajang Group joint venture comprising 424 units of condominiums and three-storey condovillas.
Bangsar Trade Centre (Redevelopment of Plaza Pantai)
Bangsar Trade Centre is a noble attempt to create an international destination venue, marked to be the iconic landmark, changing the landscape of Pantai. Bangsar Trade Centre is a freehold property strategically located along the busiest road in Malaysia – Federal Highway, with direct full frontage and internally connected with the Kerinchi LRT station. The prestigious address consists of 5 major components – a new 30-storey corporate office tower, plaza offices, SoHo serviced suites, Bangsar Galleria retail podium with more than 200 units of wholesale fashion outlets and convention facilities. The SoHo serviced suites will be managed and operated by Best Western Hotels, the world’s largest hotel chain with over 4,000 hotels in 80 countries.
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25. Kenny Hills – Bukit Tunku – Taman Duta
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The masterplan of Kenny Heights – a vision of community for 2021.
Kenny Heights is KL’s grandest midtown development covering 88 acres of freehold land in the Beverly Hills-like neighbourhood of Kenny Hills and Damansara Heights. Kenny Heights will be developed over 15 years, featuring an array of commercial and residential space designed by the largest grouping of global architects such as Foster + Partners, Adjaye Associates, Benoy, Sir Terence Conran and Partners, John Van Hage, Kengo Kuma, Patrick Blanc and Zaha Hadid Architects.
Kenny Heights Central (future development)
Kenny Heights Central is a mixed use of space that includes three 50-storeys designed by Foster and Adjaye – a clubhouse-residences, an apartment and a luxury hotel residences. Another three low-rise residences, a retail podium and a connecting terraced-like piazza sit proudly adjacent.
Kenny Heights International Zone (future development)
An artist impression of Kenny Heights’ “International Zone” depicted commercial and residential establishments, housed in several tall skyscrapers.
Damansara City (future development)
Situated in the heart of Pusat Bandar Damansara, the RM2.5 billion Damansara City is envisaged to be an integrated commercial development encompassing a boutique retail mall, office towers, lifestyle luxury condominiums (DC Residence), and a 5-star boutique hotel reflecting the theme “A City to Live, Work, Rest and Play”. The project is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2011.
The developer, Guocoland (part of local conglomerate Hong Leong Group), is expected to open a Guoman Hotel here, which will be KL’s first Thistle-branded hotel. Thistle hotels in Britain are already owned by Guocoland.
Redevelopment of Pusat Bandar Damansara
The 30 year old complex owned by Johor Corp will soon be redeveloped or make way for new developments. Built in 1981, Pusat Bandar Damansara – also known as the Damansara Town Centre – played host to a handful of corporate headquarters as well as government organisations, including the Ministry of Housing and Local Government and the Department of Immigration Malaysia.
TWINS at Damansara Heights [completed]
Almost beyond expectation, two spectacular avant garde towers, a fusion of glass and metal thrusting upwards to 36 storeys, their glistening profile attracting attention and admiration. The towers rise as a celebration of life itself, joyful and inviting. A dream that has become reality; this is your ultimate suburban living made possible by a relentless joint effort between Lion Group, AIG Global Real Estate Investment Corp, Koh Brothers and Heeton Holdings.
SPB’s Jalan Batai Project
Selangor Properties Bhd, one of the largest landowners in Damansara Heights, is expected to launch a high-end commercial or condominium project at Jalan Batai.
Bangsar City, or Bangsar Business Park (conceptual proposal only)
Conceptualised as an integrated development, Bangsar City is to be sited at the former Unilever factory site, adjacent to Dataran Maybank and Bangsar LRT station. According to The Edge report in January 2010, the owner of the vacant land is in advanced negotiations with several government-linked agencies to dispose or jointly develop the land. The site and surrounding parcels are currently zoned as “mixed commercial and industry” with a low density plot ratio of 2 due to traffic and roads.
i-City Selangor
This is the Malaysian version of Hong Kong’s Cyberport and Dubai’s Internet City. The masterplan for this RM2 billion integrated development, as conceptualised by visionary architect Jon A. Jerde of the United States was unveiled in late 2005. The Selangor government hopes to make i-City a twin city of Silicon Valley in California.
It would include a Jerde-designed pedestrian street mall modelled after the famed Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles, the Fremont St Experience in Las Vegas and the Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka. Other components include Selangor International Islamic Financial Centre, corporate towers, Soho office suites, shop-offices (completed), a data centre hub for ICT incubators, an innovation centre, serviced apartments and a hotel. The Soho offices and serviced apartments will be launched in 2H2010.
17. YTL’s Sentul West and Sentul East Urban Renewal Projects
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The masterplan of Sentul West and Sentul East by YTL Group.
A hundred years ago, a railway was built in the heart of Sentul, north of KL, to bring in trade. It quickly became a centre of activity and cosmopolitan culture, filled with contrast, character and an earthly zest for life. Today, this mix is alive and well, but that’s not all. There is a vision to evolve Sentul into a modern downtown community, while preserving its vibrant heritage and celebrating the well-being of the human spirit in the midst of green fields.
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The Capers, Sentul East
Malaysian conglomerate, YTL Corp presents The Capers, an architecturally sophisticated development for Kuala Lumpur. The Capers, which has a gross development value of 350 million ringgit, consists of 338 units housed in two 36-storey towers and 128 low-rise suites. The low-rise suites are made up of duplexes and 3-storey single-level suites. Its locality of Sentul East is today home to KL’s aspirational, affluent performing arts centre.
The Capers is anything but the usual. Its body, a unique wavy design inspired by nature, stirs your imagination. Here, you can mingle with birds in the sky gardens. Watch fish play in the water bodies from your balcony. Count the passing planes from your windows with uninterrupted panoramic views. And when you step out, take in the buzz of Sentul East with its stylish alfresco cafes, spice shops, rustic tailors, charming old bookstores, temples, mosques, churches and the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. You see, it’s natural to live more interestingly here.
Fannell Tower (proposed)
[Coming Soon]
d6 and d7 Sentul East
Designed to be ahead of its time. Duplex offices. Retail. Half workspace half sculpture. All connected.
The d7 development is touted to be the most significant point of progress in YTL Land & Development’s urban renewal vision for Sentul. The property is expected to complement the area’s masterplan by bringing a new lease of energy and life into Sentul East’s stylish cosmopolitan environment.
d2 Sentul East
Already in demand for its quality homes, Sentul is also shaping itself as the city’s next business precinct featuring a new generation of architecturally stunning offices that redefines the traditional office model. In 2011, YTL Land & Development will be launching d2 and d5, raising the bar even higher in terms of architectural concept.
d5 Sentul East
In the future, all Sentul East developments will be connected via a sky bridge to provide convenience to the community and create a truly thriving and connected hot spots. The elevated sky bridge provides one with seamless access from the Sentul KTM Komuter and ends at the Sentul Timur LRT station.
Seed Towers, Sentul East (future development)
You’ll see a proliferation of new, modern buildings. The sleek, simple lines and uncluttered designs typical of modern architecture are increasingly taking over the landscape.
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