BY MANGALESRI CHANDRASEKARAN
mangalesri@ocision.com
Artist’s impression of 8 Conlay, KSK Land’s maiden luxury development.
Kuala Lumpur: KSK Land Sdn Bhd has unveiled its upcoming luxury high-rise development, that boasts a desirable address in the Kuala Lumpur. The firm's maiden project, 8 Conlay, is an integrated development, comprising branded residences, a 5-star hotel and a retail component located at No. 8, Jalan Conlay.
A renowned Bangkok-based landscape firm, TROP, is designing a tropical rainforest themed landscape for 8 Conlay, marking their first venture in Malaysia. TROP is transforming the 44th level of the conjoined towers into a chic personal space that resembles a tropical rainforest in the heart of city centre. The vertical garden space will portray the idea of a futuristic park that blends architecture and nature.
“We want to create a vertical garden that local residents have never seen before. Our collaboration with TROP is a testimony of our vision to build a quality urban living environment through the clever use of greenery. 8 Conlay is more than just a stylish address; it is a sanctuary for residents to retreat to for the ultimate experience in comfort and style,” says KSK Land Sdn Bhd CEO and managing director Joanne Kua.
“At KSK Land, we dare to be different and are constantly pushing the boundaries to deliver exceptional value for our development. With 8 Conlay, we are redefining urban luxury living through three main elements - design, architecture and bespoke services,” adds Kua.
Drawing inspiration from Malaysia’s lush greenery and mountainous terrains, the designs were kept simple and clean while having a good balance of private and open spaces. Elements of Malaysia’s majestic trees are reflected in the garden’s strategically placed columns intertwined with lush locally sourced plant species, creating a cosy and private sanctuary for 8 Conlay's residents to unwind.
“Malaysia is famous for its biodiversity. I was inspired by the country’s lush topography and the tropical forest in the heart of Kuala Lumpur (Bukit Nanas). I intend to design a garden-in-the-sky that resembles a ‘tropical rainforest’ for 8 Conlay. Greenery will be the main element used in this project and we envision having large trees being planted in the surrounding to create a hidden sanctuary for its residents to unwind and relax,” says TROP lead design director Pok Kobkongsanti.
8 Conlay is a mixed development comprising two branded 57-storey and 62-storey residential towers connected via two sky bridges at level 44 and 26, coupled with a 68-storey five-star hotel, as well as a retail component. The two branded residential towers are scheduled for completion by 2019 and will comprise residential units with built-up sizes ranging between 682 sq ft and 1,295 sq ft. These towers will be launched in October 2015.
The four floor retail outlets of 8 Conlay is expected to be completed first, which is by 2018 and this freehold development will be fully functional by 2020.
