ONE MONTKIARA
The green centre piece of 1 Mont'Kiara is undoubtedly its atrium, which nestles under a triangulated transparent canopy constructed using ethylene tetrafluoroethylene or ETFE. The ETFE roofing enables natural light to stream through, illuminating the piazza-like space and minimizing the dependence on electrical means of illumination.


The ETFE lightweight pillow roof also reacts to lighting and projection. As a result, the colour of the ceiling can be changed, as desired, whilst events, activities and cultural performances are staged to engage and entertain visitors. The interior design of 1 Mont’ Kiara is intended to stimulate the senses and provide an attractive environment to move through. A wide palate of finishes was introduced in terms of feel, colour and texture to reflect Mont’ Kiara’s predominantly residential, family-orientated nature and also the building’s tropical context.

Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Status : Completed 2012 while collaborating at AlsopArchitects
Budget : RM290mil
Area : 97,500sqm
Client : Capitaland & Ireka
Photographer : Milk Photographie

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