Ole scheeren: angkasa raya - Malaysia

'angkasa raya' by büro ole scheeren, kuala lumpur, malaysia
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beijing and hong kong-based architecture practice büro ole scheeren has unveiled the design of 'angkasa raya', a new highrise 
tower in the urban center of kuala lumpur, malaysia. comprised of three rectangular volumes, the 268 meter tall structure will 
offer a series of public green areas which overlook the adjacent petronas twin towers. lined with tropical vegetation, visitors are 
invited into a ground floor and elevated horizontal mass within the structure, projecting dynamic activity outward to the city landscape.
the public spaces spiral upward, leading pedestrians to pass by shops, car parks, restaurants, prayer rooms and terraces contained
within transparent stacks.


primary programmatic spaces of the complex include high end residences, luxury hotel and offices. placed at mid-height 
between two of the vertical blocks are the 'sky levels' which contain a bar and multifunctional spaces with views of the skyline 
amidst lush gardens. a naturally ventilated atrium and shaded facades contributes to the sustainable aspects of the design.



aerial view of the tower
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public areas at street level
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sky levels overlooking the cityimage © ole scheeren



view of the petronas twin towers
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at night
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elevation
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elevation
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project info:


project: wisma angkasa raya
type: mixed-use high-rise development, including premium offices, luxury
hotel, service residences, and retail / f&b

commission: july 2010
construction start: 1st quarter 2012
completion: 2016

client: aurora tower at klcc sdn bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of sunrise
berhad, a member of uem)
location: kuala lumpur city center, malaysia
site: 6,400m2 corner lot at intersection of jalan ampang and jalan p. ramlee

construction area: 165,000m2 (1.75 million sq.ft.)
gross floor area: 90,000m2 (968,000 sq.ft.)
height: 268 meters; 64 floors above ground (2+4 floors below ground)
program: premium offices 26,800m2; hotel(268 units) 20,800m2, hotelamenities
700m2; service residences (284 units) 26,300m2, residences amenities
600m2; ground levels: lobbies, 2,500m2, retail/food court 5,500m2,
elevated parking (288 spaces); sky levels: restaurant/bar 1,500m2,
multi-function hall 700m2, business center 900m2, gym/spa 900m2;
basement parking (489 spaces); building services 5,200m2