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Malaysian Architecture Designs – chronological list

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Malaysian Building News, chronological:

23 August 2024
Discovery City Masterplan, Johor
Architects: JLand Group & Zaha Hadid Architects

image : ZHA
Discovery City Masterplan Johor
Johor Corporation’s (JCorp) wholly owned investee company, JLand Group Sdn Bhd (JLG), have announced a pioneering collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to develop the mixed-use 582-acre Discovery City precinct within Ibrahim Technopolis (IBTEC), the 7,290-acre township in Johor, Malaysia.

26 Feb 2023
Monterez Bungalow, Shah Alam, Selangor
Design: Studio Bikin

photography : Gerry Chin and Studio Bikin
Monterez House, Shah Alam, Selangor
The alterations and additions to the Monterez Bungalow presented us with a few challenges to tackle up front. Located on a steep slope facing an impressive view over a golf course in a suburban area outside Kuala Lumpur, the house was built over inadequate foundation, with weak retaining support.

29 Dec 2021
Greenfield Residence, Bandar Sunway, Kuala Lumpur
Design: ONG&ONG

photography : ONG&ONG
Greenfield Residence, Bandar Sunway KL
Located within the proximity of Bandar Sunway, Greenfield Residence boasts a harmonious interaction of water, greenery and style that seamlessly creates exquisite living spaces reflecting form and functionality. This elegant residential development comprises of 3 towers of 35, 35 and 37 storeys, complemented with lifestyle retail shops and 34 state-of-the-art recreational facilities nestled within an urban sanctuary on the podium level.

30 Dec 2021
Cerrado Suites, Southville City, Kuala Lumpur
Design: ONG&ONG

photograph : ONG&ONG
Cerrado Suites, Southville City KL
Designed for young professionals and new families, Cerrado Suites combines an urban lifestyle, green living, and a healthy dose of outdoor wellness amenities. The two towers this development represents the first phase of this development within the 428-acre integrated township of Southville City.

post updated 30 August 2021
DIGI Technology Operation Centre, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur
Architect: T.R. Hamzah & Yeang Sdn Bhd, Selangor

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DIGI Technology Operation Centre Selangor

26 Aug 2021
Arté Mont Kiara Residential Property
Design: SPARK Architects

photo : Heartpatrick
Arté Mont Kiara Residential Property
Over the last 10 years, Mont Kiara has transformed from a predominantly low-rise neighbourhood into a vibrant urban quarter with a skyline that rivals many cities. With thousands of square metres of office and retail space, new apartments, and public space all part of a 75.5-acre development which features MITEC a recently completed trade and exhibition hub many now call it the combined development the “Jewel” of the KL metropolis.

25 Nov 2020
YTL Corporation Berhad, 205 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Interior Design: MOD, Architects

photo : David Yeow Photography
YTL Corporation Berhad

20 Aug 2020
BiodiverCity Masterplan, Penang South Islands, northwest Malaysia
Architects: BIG

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BiodiverCity Masterplan
BIG, Hijjas and Ramboll are selected as winners of Penang State Government’s international competition to design a masterplan for Penang South Islands, providing Penangites with approximately 4.6km of public beaches, 600 acres of parks and a 25km waterfront.

18 Aug 2020
Supermax Global Headquarters, Klang
Design: Szczepaniak Astridge, Architects

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Supermax Global Headquarters

Malaysian Architecture News 2013 – 2019

30 Oct 2019
Kiara Bay Masterplan
Design: Lead8

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Kiara Bay Masterplan near Kuala Lumpur
The 73-acre masterplan development is poised to transform one of Kuala Lumpur’s earliest townships into an inspiring eco-living destination.

21 Jun 2019
3×3 House, Kuala Lumpur
Design: CL3 Architects Limited, openUU Limited, Lim + Lu Design Limited

photograph : Nirut Benjabanpot
3×3 House in Kuala Lumpur
A stunning new house over three levels with a central stairwell and atrium that connects three distinct functions on three levels: Live, Rest and Play.

15 May 2018
Arte S George Town in Penang
Design: SPARk Architects

photograph : Lin Ho
Arte S George Town Penang
SPARK has completed Arte S a residential development located at Jalan Bukit Gambier near the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. The project consists of a pair of condominium towers containing 460 apartments. The tallest tower is 180m, the buildings together comprise the tallest “twin tower” development on the island.

19 Jun 2017
Amari Johor Bahru Hotel
Design: FBEYE International Architects

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Amari Johor Bahru Hotel
This is an elegant property situated in the heart of the city’s thriving business, shopping and entertainment district. Amari’s stylish décor and Asian-inspired touches created by FBEYE International can be seen throughout the hotel; from its calming main lobby and sophisticated spa to the hotel’s vibrant all-day restaurant and colourful social spaces.

7 Jun 2017
Bukit Jalil and Damansara Heights Pavilions, Kuala Lumpur
Design: Leonard Design Architects

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Bukit Jalil and Damansara Heights Pavilions in KL
Leading international architectural firm Leonard Design has revealed its stunning proposal for two mixed-use developments in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

27 Jan 2017
Country Garden Forest City
Architects: LAVA

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Country Garden Forest City in Malaysia
LAVA wins 2nd prize in an international competition to design a new city in Malaysia – Country Garden Forest City. Chris Bosse, director of LAVA, says: “Skylines across the world look the same – usually a couple of iconic towers in the centre surrounded by lots of lesser quality buildings, which all resemble each other.”

page updated 29 Oct 2016 with new images ; 15 Aug 2014
Asia Aerospace City in Malaysia
Design: Atkins

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Asia Aerospace City, Malaysia
Atkins has completed the concept design and masterplan for the Asia Aerospace City (AAC) in Subang, Malaysia, a world-class development which aims to attract global engineering services business worth US $1.1 billion to Malaysia by 2020.

5 May 2016
Tebrau Waterfront Residences, Johor Bahru, Southern Malaysia
Design: Aedas, Architects

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Tebrau Waterfront Residences in Johor Bahru
This development is located within Iskandar, the rapidly growing city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia. As a major new integrated community, Tebrau Waterfront Residences will incorporate waterfront villas and high-rise residential apartments complemented by commercial and hotel uses as well as a new village retail concept, setting a benchmark in the region.

28 Jul 2014
Malaysia Architecture Photos

photo © Adrian Welch
Malaysia Architecture Photos + Kuala Lumpur Building Photos
The directors of e-architect, Adrian Welch and Isabelle Lomholt, toured Malaysia and Singapore, visiting the capital KL, the island of Penang, Kota Bahru, the Perhentian Islands, Cherating, Kuantan, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru and Malacca. We met up with Malaysian & Chinese developers and architects and visited key buildings. We were delighted to visit inside Sri Mahamariamman Temple, KL, and inside the Kuantan Mosque on the east coast, a beautiful building dating from 1991.

23 Apr 2016
Merdeka PNB 118 Development in Kuala Lumpur
Design: The Buchan Group, architects

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Merdeka Mall Kuala Lumpur
The Merdeka PNB 118 development was recently launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, paving the way for a striking new icon on Kuala Lumpur’s skyline. The 118-storey high tower and shopping mall, by Permodalan Nasional Berhad, will create an arresting landmark for the city.

23 Apr 2014
New Sports Village, Medini
Architects: Keppie Design

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Sports Village Malaysia
Leading UK-based architectural practice Keppie has completed the detailed design for a new £40million sports development in Malaysia on behalf of Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the Government of Malaysia’s strategic investment fund.

24 Sep 2013
Tanjung Aru Eco Development, Kota Kinabalu
Design: Benoy Architects

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Tanjung Aru Eco Development
The plans for Tanjung Aru Eco Development were announced by the Chief Minister of Sabah at the Malaysia Day Golden Jubilee celebration on 16 September, emphasising the importance of the scheme to regenerate the area for future generations.

18 Jul 2013
Starhill Gallery Shopping Mall
Design: Spark

image : Lin Ho
Starhill Gallery Shopping Mall Kuala Lumpur
Best Retail Project at German Design Council Awards.