PETALING JAYA: Property developer Tropicana was joined by business officials at a topping-out ceremony marking the completion of concrete construction for one of the developer’s most prestigious developments, W Kuala Lumpur Hotel and The Residences at KLCC.
The final concrete slab was poured by Tropicana Corporation Bhd group CEO Datuk Yau Kok Seng and China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) group CEO Zhang Zhao Xiang.
“Today we celebrate MCC’s construction team whose dedication, commitment and determination have helped us reach this great milestone. We believe W Kuala Lumpur Hotel and The Residences will be one of the most exclusive, bold, energetic, cutting-edge luxury properties located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.
"Offering four types of layouts, residents will be treated to every conceivable luxurious amenity and convenience, including concierge and housekeeping services, as well as innovative home-care programmes, ideal for jet-setters constantly on the move,” enthused Yau.
“When the tower opens in 2018, The Residences will join the ranks of other instantly recognisable projects by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) such as Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Centre, and is set to become an iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur,” said Zhang.
Sustainable development
Designed by world-renowned architectural firm SOM, The Residences is strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, at the original Millionaires Row and is just two minutes’ walk to the Petronas Twin Towers.
The Residences is in close proximity to Malaysia’s premier commercial and entertainment hubs, educational institutions, state-of-the-art medical centres, highly acclaimed recreational clubs and local attractions such as KL Tower, China Town, Central Market and the KLCC Park.
Built on 1.28 acres of freehold land with an approximate gross development value of RM1.1 billion, the development offers four types of unique layouts with built-up areas ranging from 710 sq ft to 3,063 sq ft.
Exuding class and elegance, The Residences occupies 353 fully-furnished serviced apartments while the hip and upscale W Kuala Lumpur Hotel, a luxury hotel chain owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will have 150 rooms. Launched in March 2015, W Kuala Lumpur Hotel and The Residences is expected to open in the first quarter of 2018.
The Residences offers discerning and well-travelled purchasers an opportunity to own a piece of luxury real estate on one of the last few premium freehold parcels of land in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. With an increasing appreciation of capital in this exclusive address, The Residences has fetched in a steady traffic of expatriates and foreign investors wanting to make a wise investment in Malaysia.
Being at the forefront of the property industry, Tropicana continues to lead the way in lifestyle and sustainable development. The Residences has been categorised as a green building with resource and energy-efficient features in daily operations like powering lifts and other utilities.
“Tropicana has been a visionary client determined to bring back both commerce and sustainability to this key area. It has been a huge privilege to have had the opportunity to build an iconic green building in KL that stretches up to the sky. This stunning tower is envisioned to be among the highest residential apartments in Kuala Lumpur upon completion,” stated Zhang.
“The Residences now stands as part of the skyline of Kuala Lumpur. It is going to be the exclusive place in town for trendsetters — people who are interested in the latest, newest, hippest and coolest trends as it is a celebration of stylist sophistication and upscale metropolitan living.
“We couldn’t be more grateful of MCC who brings along its expertise and technological know-how which we have leveraged to complete the structural elements of this project ahead of schedule. We hope our successful collaboration will further facilitate bilateral cooperation and investment between the two companies as well as the two countries,” said Yau.
