office interior designer kuala lumpur
(♪♪♪) narrator: in the heart of kuala lumpur sitsan iconic shopping landmark, well-known to locals and favoured by tourists across the globe. the pavilion kuala lumpur is situated in the entertainment hub of golden triangle and functions as a place to shop and hangout. construction started in 2004 and with an expenditureof over rm1.3 billion, the building was completed in 2007. covering more than 1.3 million squarefeet, this building consists of seven floors and has over 450 retail stores.
gdp architects sdn bhd took the helm in designing this building and the team was inspired by the ceo of pavilionkl himself, brisco fan. “form follows function," mr fan said. “memorable faã§ades are partof what makes the building a landmark, but first and foremost, any building must workfor the people.†he aims to change the kl skyline with something both visually appealing and leaves behind a memorable experience to its visitors. experience is what defines thearchitectural design of this iconic landmark. site planning is important for the arrangementof buildings.
as the land has an irregular shape, it was a challenge to subdivide it so that the four components of retail podium, office block, residential, and boutique hotel to integrate seamlessly. by having an almost triangular-like plan, the remaining threecomponents can be incorporated with ease. the front faã§ade of the entrance is symmetricaland it is ideal to show its beauty and grandeur. lee yih: on the front entrance, the left sideof this building’s faã§ade mirrors the right side where the entrance is being in the middle. it’s symmetrical about its longitudinal axis. it is very unifyingas you can see such designs are applied on
the exterior glass, the windows, the columns,and metal structure as well as the wall paintings. you can see the inherent calmness appliedthrough such designs. yik xin: the architectural design fuses bothmodernity and practical elegance. it gives a pleasing experience if it’s viewed from afar. the radical experience it provides brings a new meaning to the mall by changing thesocial landscape of kuala lumpur. pavilion kuala lumpur resembles an oversized grecian temple with postmodern columns. but instead of torches and altars, it houses many luxury stores. narrator: the gradient site where the mallsits has the lowest point in jalan raja chulan
and to the eyes of many, it could have been an issue. the architect used this feature to create this multi-level shopping mall. the form of this building merges with the surrounding environment. connectivity is vitaland pavilion kl encourages the choice of walking rather than the vehicle transportation usage. a 71 meter long skybridge is built to connect this luxurious mall to the kl city centre. the deep pedestrian sidewalks additionally support the promotion of a ‘walkable-city’. this wide street-front pavement introduces a similar experience as if you’re walkingdown the pavements of
new york’s 5th avenue and tokyo’s ginza. pavilion kl is convenient and has a greatcirculation in the aspect of its accessibility. to encourage maximum visitor flow, eight entrypoints were built and you can also enter the mall through any of these gorgeous retailstorefronts lining the mall. this complies with the horizontal element of the building. sam: everyone is being part of the sociallife through the use of this public building as people from all walks of life gather here. user public-friendly space and the disabled people are welcome here, too. narrator: the elevators are placed in thewest and east wings of the building
to allow access to different floors at each end easily. at the center atrium, elevators are placed in front of the main department store, parkson. and one can use the signature spanish steps to access the central atrium. this versatile space fits more than 2000 guests during special events and gatherings. to further open up the design, the horseshoe-shaped roof and massive central roof allows natural lightingin a controlled manner. the fully-glazed tinted glass central skylight subtlety opens up the space within and acts like a beacon in the city at night. for the structure, rectangularbeams are used to support the roof
as they can carry a greater load. these beams are more contemporary and have an impact on the aesthetic. pavilion kl uses materials of thehighest quality that were carefully selected for both its interior and exterior. the use of marble can be seen everywhere within the building, whether it’s the support beams,tiles or interior walls, to give a right ambience which complements with the lighting. pavilion kl is the first retail center in malaysia to use granite cladding for its external walls. the mix of steel, glass, granite and gleaming tiles is sturdy enough for the high-volume crowd.
pavilion kuala lumpur is the perfect reasonto indulge in fashion, food and urban leisure. with a whopping 2.5 million visitors to itsdoors in a month, pavilion kuala lumpur is a truly must-see and must-visit destination for everyone.