Merdeka 118, set to become the world’s second-tallest building, will be open sometime in late 2022. Find out more here. KualaLumpur skyscraper
declared independence in 1957. The exterior evokes the look of an uncut gem and the shapes are inspired by the triangular patterns found in Malaysian art such as batik.Image: Fender Katsalidis
The building comprises 3.1 million square feet of floor space, more than half of which is dedicated to office spaces. The tower will also have a mall, a mosque, a hotel, and Southeast Asia’s tallest observation deck. The building is also linked to‘s rail network and sits upon a four-acre water park and open public spaces at the ground level.
“We feel incredibly proud to have contributed to the creation of this building and its host of community assets which enrich one of the most culturally significant sites in Malaysia. First and foremost, our priority was to respect this site and harness every opportunity to create a tower that enriched the social energy and cultural fabric of the city,” commented Fender Katsalidis’ founding partner Karl Fender.
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