Singgah kl 2025
Highlights of This Year’s Participating Buildings
PAM CENTRE
Architect : HMA & Associates
A landmark fixture of Bangsar, the PAM Centre is designed with considerations for the environment, culture and society with a timeless and minimalistic approach in overall design and detailing, befitting PAM’s aspirations as a centre for architectural advancement and development.
The Architect, Ar Mohd Heikal bin Hasan came up with a design that was elegant and an efficient solution on a very tight and highly constrained site. Its east-facing front facade showcases a strong but simple grid that creates a flexible canvas for various screening devices to be deployed. The diagonally stacked and landscaped open atriums on the street façade make a distinctive tropical statement. The stepped atriums alongside the long single-flight stairs open up the stairs, creating a dramatic central connecting space to unify the whole building.
HOTEL STRIPES, KUALA LUMUR
Architect : YTL DESIGN GROUP
Housing 184 bespoke guest rooms and suites, STRIPES footprint is set on a row of existing heritage shophouses in Jalan Kamunting, Kuala Lumpur. The most distinctive feature of STRIPES is its “brick façade”, adopting a customised modular brick system that could be mounted vertically without the use of mortar or cement and offers both repetition and variety over the 20-storey building. Horizontal bands are interspersed throughout the building to frame the progression of the brick screening and reference the STRIPES that give the hotel its distinct name. This delicious tension between materials were also repeated thoughtfully within the interior spaces.
MOXY HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR
Architect : YTL DESIGN GROUP
Originally known as One Oriental Place, this building is a historical landmark in Kuala Lumpur’s original central business district. Located at No. 1, Jalan Hang Lekiu (formerly Klyne Street), it was part of a heritage row established in 1883-1884 by John F. Klyne. These colonial-era shophouses, showcasing Straits Eclectic architecture, served as both commercial and residential spaces.
In 1994, under MIDF, the site was redeveloped into a modern 21-storey headquarters for Oriental Bank. The building’s contemporary design became a prominent feature amidst the surrounding 2-3 storey shophouses. However, the Asian Economic Crisis in the late 1990s led to the decline of Oriental Bank, and the building ceased its banking operations.
In the early 2000s, YTL Corporation Berhad acquired the building to house its expanding operations, including YTL Communications, YTL Power, and YTL Construction.
In 2025, the building was transformed into Moxy Hotel Chinatown, a 320-room hotel operated by YTL Hotels under the Marriott International brand. Featuring a rooftop bar, pool, fitness center, meeting rooms, event spaces, and an underground bar within the former bank vaults, the redevelopment reflects a growing sustainable trend of adaptive reuse—preserving historical identity while embracing modernity. This transformation ensures the building’s legacy continues as a dynamic part of Old Kuala Lumpur.
HYATT CENTRIC, KUALA LUMPUR
Architect : SA ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
Hyatt Centric KL is a luxurious 5-star hotel located on Jalan Sultan Ismail – the hotel is an adaptive reuse of a former office building with architecture that honors the local heritage. Drawing inspiration from the area’s rich tin mining history, the design incorporates these elements into the narrative of its spaces, all while being rooted in the lush greenery of Kuala Lumpur. The hotel’s facade and drop-off area highlight the confluence of the river, with shimmering details that capture the essence of the city.
Inside, the spaces are meticulously molded and crafted, offering a unique connection to the local context that aligns with Centric’s brand tone. We hope you enjoy the space as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing it to life.
'+n by UR-MU
Architect : DRTAN LM Architect
Originally, +n by UR-MU began as a guest house and seafood restaurant before being remodeled to blend heritage with a modern, chic design. The building conserves its historic charm through preserved elements such as the original floor tiles and door grills as seen in the photos in attached documents. The front facade is a striking feature of our building, showcasing a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. Inside, the space preserves its classic character while offering seating areas, like a living room concept, blending elements of timeless heritage with modern design in perfect harmony. This fusion is a key feature of our identity.
Wanaka The Bungalow
Architect : John Koh Architect
An Ever-Evolving House
‘Wanaka The Bungalow’ is ever-changing; it has undergone various stages of re purposing in accordance with its inhabitants’ and their respective usage patterns. Its site profile allows Wanaka to double as an event space, catering to numerous weddings, product launches and community get-togethers over the years. In its current form, it is the Damansara Heights home of Streetwear Entrepreneur Hugh Koh of Pestle and Mortar. The 2 storey Bungalow with its 11,000 sqft compound started as a family residence in the 1970’s with entry at the first-floor level and living area focused on the garden at the lower ground level to address the hill slope terrain. The father-son team have made many changes to modernise the house for daily living while still maintaining the house’s original structure. The existing house have been extended into the front porch and garden to maximise living space. The other ecological architectural approach involves the repurposing of timber members ceiling slates, anodised glazed aluminium panels from another nearby project to adapt for the needs of these extensions. The plaster ceiling in the main living area had been removed to achieve a greater floor to ceiling height and volume of the living room to reveal the underside of the home’s original timber flooring and beams. Natural lighting and through ventilation are also prioritised. The overall form assumes a low-key, low-carbon footprint architecture from the outside to blend in with the surrounding low rise tropical bungalows of the 70’s. The new interior is enhanced by a unique collection of artwork and artifacts. The effect is a creative space conducive for work and home. The garden stretches from front of the property to the rear resulting in a multilayered expanse. ‘Wanaka’ embraces ‘Change as a Constant.’
The Palazzio, Sri Hartamas
Architect : Arkitek Maju Bina
Palazzio Sri Hartamas features a high-end condominium with two 20 storey towers of 80 units each. A low density development covering 4.3 acres. It has a contemporary resort ambience with a park-like setting to complement the public park opposite Palazzio.
Palazzio is an eco-friendly development founded on ecological architectural principles, landscape restoration, security, privacy and community living. There are 6 different layouts and penthouses with sky pools. All offering luxuries living spaces and deep balconies allowing unobstructed panoramic and dramatic views of Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara and Kuala Lumpur. It is the first highrise residential development in Malaysia to be awarded Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore Green Mark based on the criteria of energy, water efficiency, rain water harvesting and reduced environmental impact, improved indoor environmental quality of natural lighting, through ventilation and utilization of other innovative environmental technologies.
The development has also won FIABCI World Prix Award (Silver) 2014; Winner of Malaysia Property Award (FIABCI Malaysia) 2013 (Residential Highrise), WACA (World Association of Chinese Architects) Design Award 2011, Asia Pacific Residential Property Awards 2009 for Best Highrise Development in Malaysia.
It would be useful to assess if Palazzio Sri Hartamas contributed to “Place Making” and whether the development has enhanced the landscape of Sri Hartamas and raise the value of the surrounding property after a decade since its completion in 2010.
Stadium Merdeka
Architect : Tan Sri Dato' Stanley Edward Jewkes
Stadium Merdeka sits in the heart of Kuala Lumpur known as the site of the formal declaration of independence of the Federation of Malaya on 31st August 1957 which also the site of proclamation of Malaysia on 16th September 1963.
Media City Angkasapuri
Architect : GDP ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
Malaysia’s post-independence era saw the rise of modernist architecture, exemplified by
the Angkasapuri complex, symbolising the nation’s commitment to truth and freedom. The
new Media City masterplan aims to integrate this legacy with contemporary design. It
showcases how world-class broadcasting facilities can blend advanced technology with
sophisticated architecture inspired by local cultural traditions. By involving local builders
and adhering to international standards, MediaCity seeks to enhance Malaysia’s global
standing while reinforcing its national identity through innovative and culturally rich
architectural expression.
GDP Campus
Architect : GDP ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
An inspiration to bring together our expertise under one roof. The building is not just a physical location, but a series of collective spaces that symbolise growth and encourage learning. With the new GDP Campus, we are closer that ever with our team, to foster collaboration and be able to focus on values and visions for our clients and projects.
Menara MAIWP HQ
Architect : Arkitek FAA Sdn Bhd
The MAIWP Tower exemplifies modern Islamic architecture, blending cultural symbolism with contemporary design. Its structure features six Islamic pointed arches representing the Six Pillars of Faith and Five tiered segments symbolizing the Five Pillars of Islam. The dynamic, layered top reflects MAIWP’s progressive vision.The elements of the exterior facade of the twenty-seven-story tower use the latest building materials that reflect contemporary modern characteristics and show a minimal taste, not excessive, light but strong. The use of glass and aluminum is easy and quick to install and meets the Industrial Building System (IBS) target. The iron frame structure is used only at the top of the tower on the curved segment, in order to achieve a stronger and neater sculptural curve. The landmark of the tower with its multi-layered sculptures gives a unique character to the MAIWP tower, but it is not only an aesthetic decoration, but it also functions as a storage room for building maintenance tools and mechanisms (Building Maintenance Unit BMU). Standing tall alongside Kuala Lumpur landmarks, the MAIWP Tower enriches the skyline with its unique blend of symbolism, modernity, and elegance.
KOMPLEKS PEJABAT DAMANSARA - THE FIVE
Architect : Veritas Architects
Nestled along Jalan Semantan, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara (KPD) is a low-rise, five identical blocks of government office enclave built in early 1970’s surrounded by lush greens. This first program to repurpose Block A into 5th Place as signature 4-storey boutique retail capitalizes on adjacence to MRT Station and street plaza before an ample esplanade of raw concrete. Surgical interventions are rationalized over a streamlined budget, including a volumetric steel and glass box with curtain wall elements, and double volume atrium carved within the lower floors exposing the existing raw structural frames that defines wayfinding and retail connectivity to upper floors. (100 words) The former concrete and vent-block fence is removed creating a new plaza, a social space surrendered to the public. A volumetric steel and glass box creates a focal point at the plaza, with double-height curtain wall elements allowing natural environment to permeate, and the new retail activities to be seen from outside. Terraces and canopies are added around the building, creating outdoor dining spaces and appealing wanderers. The façade is tidied-up and the roof simplified, giving to the building a fresher and more contemporary look. Shops, restaurants and cafes revolve around the atrium as the new center of gravity. The void creates a new sense of openness and establishes a visual connection between floors, encouraging guests to visit the upper floors. The interiors are left bare and clean with terrazzo, exposed concrete and services. The color accents are left to the wayfinding and the fit-out of the 15 boutique tenants.
SALOMA LINK
Architect : Veritas Architects
The Saloma Link (Pintasan Saloma in Malay) is a new pedestrian bridge that connects two important districts in Kuala Lumpur : Kampong Bharu (New Village), the traditional Malay enclave dating back to late 19th century and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), the modern cosmopolitan Central Business District (CBD), formerly separated by the Sungai Klang (Klang River) and the six-lane AKLEH highway. The Saloma Link, encompassed the redevelopment of Jalan Saloma (Saloma Street), to accommodate a small streetside plaza, wider shaded foot paths and a 370m elevated walkway culminated on a bridge that spans 69m across the Klang River and the AKLEH highway. Inspired by the Sirih Junjung, a matrimonial gift hand-crafted from sireh leaves, traditionally offered in Malay weddings as a symbol of unity, the Saloma Link represents a ceremonial gesture that embodies the bond between two important enclaves in the city: the affluent Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the historical village of Kampong Bharu. Beyond promoting increased connectivity and walkability, the Saloma Link aims to stimulate both the conservation and the redevelopment of this historical part of the city, not only by making it more accessible, but, especially, by spreading the welfare of the prosperous CBD, making of this traditional enclave a more resilient place that can participate more equitably in Kuala Lumpur’s growth The curved steel roof canopy consists of 4,100 diamond facade module, made of solid and perforated Aluminum, glass and clear panels. Each of the façade panels are equipped with state-of-the-art lighting modules to illuminate the bridge during the night. However, during the day, the panel’s unique shape enables to reflect the sunlight to give the bridge a slight glimmer and distinctive character. The façade panels also create a play of light and shadows to offer a unique experience as one walks through the bridge. The façade media lighting can be programmed for different events, which contributes to the popularity of the bridge during local festive periods.
SAMA SQUARE
Architect : TKCA ARCHITECTS SDN BHD
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Setapak, SAMA Square emerges as a groundbreaking landmark, pioneering a new paradigm in market and retail development. This project epitomizes the spirit of unity and communal engagement, encapsulated in its name, “SAMA SQUARE,” which translates to “togetherness.” As a beacon of community and multi-generational interaction, SAMA Square invites the residents and beyond to celebrate life in its myriad forms, from shopping and dining to leisure and activities.
Wei-Ling Gallery
Architect : Jimmy Lim Design
Wei-Ling Gallery was founded in 2002 by Lim Wei-Ling with the ambition to nurture the development of Malaysia’s contemporary art scene. The flagship Gallery is housed within a heritage shophouse that was ravaged by a fire in 2004. The unique interior is an installation unto itself, having been designed by renowned Malaysian architect, Professor Jimmy CS Lim.
The Gallery’s position has been achieved through ambitious, diversified and contextual curatorial projects and programming. Wei-Ling Gallery has repeatedly presented Malaysian Contemporary art to international audiences, simultaneously representing a selection of widely-acclaimed local and international artists. Our exhibitions are free and open to all as a space for public imagination and inquiry.
In its continuous efforts of cultivating the local contemporary art scene, Wei-Ling Gallery is also one of the most prolific publishers of art publications in the country, valuing the importance of archiving. The Gallery’s publishing activity encourages an appreciation for contemporary art with a backlist of monographs, artists’ books, and exhibition catalogues which highlights the often-overlooked characteristics of an artist’s practice.
The Gallery is also active on all relevant social media platforms, especially our podcasts which took root during the Covid-19 Pandemic Lockdown. Launched in 2022, WLG Incubator identifies the next generation of Malaysian artists, by bringing together the opportunity for them to be advised and guided by an established artist. WLG Incubator also aims to highlight and encourage project collaborations with emerging Malaysian artists, helping them develop a practice that is authentic, experimental and progressive.
Our WLG Discussion Lab covers topics which are pertinent to current issues and the Gallery will soon usher in WLG Salon, a gathering of individuals from the art fraternity and academics for serious discourses.