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Preserving the legacy of Malaysia’s heritage

Merdeka 118 is a tribute to its location. It is designed
to embody the amalgamation of the nation’s colourful
heritage and legacy of its past. Situated amidst the
colonial era construction of Petaling Street, Jalan Pudu and
Kampung Attap, it tells the story of the nation’s journey to
independence, encapsulating progress and a confident
statement of Malaysia’s future – its global presence, its focus
on sustainability goals, social equity and inclusivity, and
increased opportunities for community connection.

Occupying the birth site of Malaya, Merdeka 118’s majestic
structure was designed with a multi-faceted diamond-
shaped façade and unique spire atop its north edge,
symbolising the first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman’s
outstretched arm as he declared the nation’s independence.
The exterior architectural expression weaves in the material
palette of the traditional Songket pattern revealing its genius
loci. Furthermore the incorporation of the unique, triangular
façade panels denotes the diversity of socio-economic,
cultural and ethnic composition of the nation’s social fabric.

Merdeka 118 towers second in height of the world’s four
megatall structures. At 678.9m, it contributes to rapidly
developing infrastructural, cultural and recreational city
benefits, while maintaining a compelling commitment to
civic contribution and city changing experience.

Creating a space that matters, where everyone minimised disruption to the community and preserved the Plaza Rakyat, Chinatown, and Bukit Bintang City Centre.
matters character of the central district. It intended to capitalise on Shaded walkways to Maharajalela monorail and the Merdeka
Designed to combine a mix of office and hotel functions with the local community’s assets to activate spaces through MRT station enhance public transportation options working
the highest observation point in Southeast Asia, Merdeka a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and to reduce Scope 3 emissions for its tenants while walkways
118 also boasts a large retail mall and residential tower. The management of public spaces in the area. Walkways and to Jalan Galloway and the Belfield Tunnel to Jalan Syed Putra
building owners were determined to ensure the construction tunnels were built to connect the surrounding precincts of benefitted the community as a whole.

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