BY CAITLYN NG LI YUIN
liyuin@ocision.com
Integrated developments are now built around a 'walkability range' system, creating a sustainable and liveable environment with a lower carbon footprint.
Mid Valley City hosts a complete range of elements such as entertainment, retail, commercial and residential.
The city of Kuala Lumpur is known by many names. Among them: the 19th most liveable city in Asia (according to Bloomberg), the city of lights, the city that never sleeps. But to many other people, Kuala Lumpur is a place called "home". Where once homes were landed properties located in sleepy, quiet neighbourhoods, today's modern home may be located at the top of a tall skyscraper in the heart of the hustles and bustles of the city.
In the bygone days, developers created spacious homes surrounded by a host of amenities. Nowadays, you'd be hard-pressed to find something similar, as units are getting smaller due to rising costs and limited space. Residents usually need to travel to get to amenities, but this is not the case for the modern integrated development. Everything the discerning resident could possibly want is now located within a walkable range.
Many of them now host various features such as entertainment hubs, hotel partnerships, transport convenience, active lifestyles and verdant sanctuaries.
The only integrated development in KL with two underground MRT stations, Sunway Velocity is a thriving place.
Entertainment hubs
Many modern integrated developments will build shopping malls and a host of F&B options for their residents to enjoy, but a few also include entertainment hubs. Mid Valley City by IGB Corporation Bhd stands out from the rest with their offering of retail, leisure, dining, entertainment and hospitality aspects all under one roof. Spanning 50 acres with not one, but two popular shopping malls (The Gardens and Mid Valley Megamall), this development also boasts two hotels, 224 residential units and office suites.
It is the entertainment hub that takes the cake; from clubs and bars (Gravity Club and The Library Bar) to wholesome family fun (Black Bull, incorporating a western fusion kitchen alongside activity areas such as Brunswick bowling lanes, pool tables and private karaoke rooms), these are just some of the various leisure options that can be found at Mid Valley City.
The glittering towers of 8 Conlay soar majestically above the KL skyline, marking a new chapter in luxurious living.
Hotel partnerships
It is becoming evident that developers are looking for new ways to create integrated developments that not only offer a holistic and wholesome living environment, but also more value added services. They thus enter into partnerships with international branded hotels where the name of the game is to offer only the best in world-class services and bring luxury to a whole new level.
8 Conlay by KSK Land is a 3.95-acre integrated development in a class of its own. Comprising three glittering skyline-redefining towers that range from 55 to 62 storeys, there will be residential, hotel and retail components. Exceptional brand partner Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, joins 8 Conlay to offer impeccable personalized services to guests and residents.
Famous for making every five-star stay count, an unwavering attention to detail and creating precious moments, this heritage brand of hoteliers that have been operating since 1897 brings a sense of exclusivity to the entire development.
Transport convenience
Getting to and from areas in Kuala Lumpur can quickly turn into a nightmare when peak hours and rainy days are involved. Public transportation is thus a relief, especially if it's located right at your doorstep. One dazzling development sprawled across 23 acres of prime freehold land sets out to prove that it's possible to have your cake, and eat it too.
KL Gateway is envisioned to be a peaceful green oasis in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a busy crossroad.
Being the only integrated development in KL with a direct link to two underground MRT stations (Cochrane and Maluri), Sunway Velocity by Sunway Group manages to create a perfect blend of all the components needed for a balanced lifestyle. It consists of a shopping mall (approximately 1 million sq ft), hotel, medical centre, V Boulevard (700m environmental deck), V Garden (2-acre Central Park), residences, shops and offices.
With exceptional connectivity from main highways such as New Pantai Expressway (NPE), SMART, KL-Seremban Expressway and Maju Expressway (MEX), residents and visitors will find it easy to come and enjoy all that the vibrant Sunway Velocity has to offer.
Verdant sanctuaries
When it comes to escaping the hectic life that living in the city brings about, many people would think of short getaways to somewhere serene and where they can be one with nature again. But what if your home is already set amidst nature's lush green offerings that not only provide welcoming shade, but allow you to enjoy the tranquility without having to go away?
Suez Capital has created a green vertical integrated development called KL Gateway. Having been GBI certified, it contains a rainwater harvesting system, clean air technology and brown field development among others. It is also surrounded by a verdant landscape that features outdoor tropical gardens and pockets of manicured greenery, all tied together by the Central Piazza, an eco-friendly iconic ring.
This contemporary development, conceptualised by award-winning lead designer Ted Givens from 10 Design, sits on a 7.71-acre plot of land. It consists of residences, a 500,000 sq ft retail mall, an array of F&B outlets and corporate offices.
