Merdeka 118 tower, in Kuala Lumpur, will rank as the second-tallest building in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia upon completion in 2022. It will stand at a height of 635 metres, with a multi-faceted diamond-shaped façade and unique spire design. Its form was inspired by the outstretched hand gesture made by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister in 1957, when he declared the nation's independence in Stadium Merdeka, which is part of the Merdeka 118 precinct. Arup has led the structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, working with the local firm, RSP Architects jointly with Fender Katsalidis.
We brought a number of innovations to the design of this mixed use tower, in collaboration with the contractor, SUJV. We co-developed a unique high-performance concrete (HPC) with record-breaking pumpability that enhanced the tower’s overall constructability. It also enabled more usable premium space for the client and saved hundreds of tonnes of structural steel, reducing both environmental impact and cost.
Set in a prime location, Merdeka 118 is directly integrated with all the rail networks in the city with the ‘Merdeka’ MRT, two LRT stations and the monorail. We have taken great care to preserve the integrity of the neighbourhood with careful excavation and extensive geotechnical monitoring.
Its landmark address is culturally and historically significant. Overlooking Stadium Merdeka, where Malaysia’s independence was declared, the tower symbolises the union of the historic and contemporary. It will be the new focal point on the striking skyline of Malaysia’s capital city.
Merdeka 118 tower, in Kuala Lumpur, will rank as the second-tallest building in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia upon completion in 2022. It will stand at a height of 635 metres, with a multi-faceted diamond-shaped façade and unique spire design. Its form was inspired by the outstretched hand gesture made by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister in 1957, when he declared the nation's independence in Stadium Merdeka, which is part of the Merdeka 118 precinct. Arup has led the structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, working with the local firm, RSP Architects jointly with Fender Katsalidis.
We brought a number of innovations to the design of this mixed use tower, in collaboration with the contractor, SUJV. We co-developed a unique high-performance concrete (HPC) with record-breaking pumpability that enhanced the tower’s overall constructability. It also enabled more usable premium space for the client and saved hundreds of tonnes of structural steel, reducing both environmental impact and cost.
Set in a prime location, Merdeka 118 is directly integrated with all the rail networks in the city with the ‘Merdeka’ MRT, two LRT stations and the monorail. We have taken great care to preserve the integrity of the neighbourhood with careful excavation and extensive geotechnical monitoring.
Its landmark address is culturally and historically significant. Overlooking Stadium Merdeka, where Malaysia’s independence was declared, the tower symbolises the union of the historic and contemporary. It will be the new focal point on the striking skyline of Malaysia’s capital city.
Merdeka 118 tower, in Kuala Lumpur, will rank as the second-tallest building in the world and the tallest in Southeast Asia upon completion in 2022. It will stand at a height of 635 metres, with a multi-faceted diamond-shaped façade and unique spire design. Its form was inspired by the outstretched hand gesture made by Malaysia’s first Prime Minister in 1957, when he declared the nation's independence in Stadium Merdeka, which is part of the Merdeka 118 precinct. Arup has led the structural, civil and geotechnical engineering, working with the local firm, RSP Architects jointly with Fender Katsalidis.
We brought a number of innovations to the design of this mixed use tower, in collaboration with the contractor, SUJV. We co-developed a unique high-performance concrete (HPC) with record-breaking pumpability that enhanced the tower’s overall constructability. It also enabled more usable premium space for the client and saved hundreds of tonnes of structural steel, reducing both environmental impact and cost.
Set in a prime location, Merdeka 118 is directly integrated with all the rail networks in the city with the ‘Merdeka’ MRT, two LRT stations and the monorail. We have taken great care to preserve the integrity of the neighbourhood with careful excavation and extensive geotechnical monitoring.
Its landmark address is culturally and historically significant. Overlooking Stadium Merdeka, where Malaysia’s independence was declared, the tower symbolises the union of the historic and contemporary. It will be the new focal point on the striking skyline of Malaysia’s capital city.
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