TROPICANA CELEBRATES TOPPING-OUT OF W KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL & THE RESIDENCES
The topping-out ceremony marking the completion of concrete construction for W Kuala Lumpur Hotel and Tropicana Residences
Rising 55-storey skywards, the stunning tower is envisioned to be among the highest residential apartments in Kuala Lumpur upon completion in 2018. It is going to be hippest and swankiest place in town for trendsetters, as it is a celebration of stylist sophistication and upscale metropolitan living. Property developer Tropicana Corporation Berhad is 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 Tropicana Residences at KLCC (i.e. The Residences). The final concrete slab is poured by Dato’ Yau Kok Seng, Group CEO of Tropicana Corp and Zhang Zhao Xiang, Group CEO of China Metallurgical Group Corporation.
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 a mere two minutes’ walk to the Petronas Twin Towers. The Residences is situated 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 upon 1.28 acres of freehold land with a total gross development value (GDV) of RM1.1 billion, the development offers four types of unique layouts with built-up areas ranging from 710 – 3,063 sq. ft. exuding class and elegance, The Residences occupies 353 fully-furnished luxurious serviced apartments, while the hip and upscale W Kuala Lumpur Hotel, a luxury hotel chained owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, will have some 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 enclave. 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. Categorized as a green building, it incorporates resource and energy-efficient features in its daily operations like powering lifts, public utilities and other general services.
“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 expertise and technological know- how which we leverage 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.” – Dato’ Yau Kok Seng, Group Chief Executive Officer, Tropicana Corporation Berhad.
“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 programs, ideal for jet-setters constantly on the move. When the tower opens in 2018, The Residences will join the ranks of other instantly recognizable Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) projects 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. 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.” – Zhang Zhao Xiang, Group Chief Executive Officer, China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC).
