KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 31 October
2019 – Lead8, the international award-winning design firm, has
celebrated the launch of the KIARA BAY masterplan this month — joining UEM
Sunrise and Melati Ehsan Group for the official unveiling event in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
The 73-acre masterplan
development is poised to transform one of Kuala Lumpur’s earliest townships
into an inspiring eco-living destination. Located next to the popular Kepong
Metropolitan Park which covers 235 acres and nearby the historical 1357-acre
FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia), the new masterplan offers a
first-of-its-kind living experience in Malaysia’s capital.
“Our design has been
informed by the significance of this site in Kuala Lumpur. To be located along one
of the premier and most popular lake parks in the city is quite special. As
such, sustainability and liveability have been the two main drivers of our
masterplan — creating an eco-aware community which celebrates its
biodiversity,” said Meeta Patel, Co
Founder & Executive Director at Lead8.
Lead8’s masterplan seeks to
emulate the balance of city, nature and leisure and is comprised of three main
districts — The Waters, The Walk and The Village. Embracing the 140-acre lake
at the heart of the site, ‘The Waters’ district is defined by the landmark
towers which provide the visual reference points for the development and
sweeping views of the landscape.
The major leisure and
retail district featuring integrated office, hotel and serviced apartments sits
at the centre of the design. Known as ‘The Walk’, the area is the connective
point to the retail destination, MRR2 interchange, MRT link road and a ten
minute walk or three minute cycle to all parts of the township. Anchoring the
east of KIARA BAY is the compact community cluster known as ‘The Village’,
designed around a lively community park and fronted by a wellness centre,
retirement living, community retail hub and education facility.
By activating the lakefront
and interconnecting a series of retail, leisure and community spaces, the
masterplan seeks to maximise the pedestrian and cycle experience for visitors
and residents. Supporting healthier lifestyles, improving air quality and
reducing vehicular traffic demand, helps to elevate the long term liveability
and sustainability of KIARA BAY.
“Accessibility and sustainable mobility
were extremely important in the planning process for this development. These
design strategies help create a platform for liveable neighbourhoods and
inclusive communities as well ensure the complete offer of KIARA BAY, from
healthcare to education, culture, environment and technology, can thrive,” said
David Buffonge, Co Founder &
Executive Director at Lead8.
The design has been guided
by the EIU Global Liveability Index, Mercer Quality of Living Factors and the
UN Sustainable Development Goals emphasising sustainable cities and
communities. The design will be realised over the next decade, integrating with
the latest cellular network technology and becoming the home to a population of
more than 40,000 once complete.
KIARA BAY adds to Lead8’s
growing portfolio in Malaysia which also includes the award-winning 620ha
Gamuda Cove masterplan.
Project Details
- Location: Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia - Client: UEM
Sunrise, Melati Ehsan Group - Size – Site: 73
acres - Masterplanner
(All Phases): Lead8
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Sunrise and Melati Ehsan Group
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KIARA BAY, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KIARA BAY, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
KIARA BAY, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About Lead8
Lead8
is an international design studio with award-winning expertise in architecture,
interiors, masterplanning, branding and graphic design. With a team of over
200, the firm works on projects in more than 40 cities around the world from
studios in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and London. Since its inception,
Lead8 has partnered with some of the world’s leading property developers,
owners and operators with a portfolio which includes SKYCITY and the renovation
of Terminal 1 at Hong Kong International Airport, MixC Shenzhen Bay, One
Bangkok and HarbourLoop Hong Kong.
