Equatorial Hotel, Malaysia

The 53-storey high-rise is a redevelopment of the renowned Hotel Equatorial built in 1973. Its luxury hospitality component is complemented by an office programme, both stacking to create the building’s staggering 230-metre silhouette. Led by GDP Architects, an all-Malaysian project team contrived to deliver the tower along one of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest roads. ​

The close collaboration between Ramboll and the architects yielded both efficient and creative structural solutions challenged by a tight 0.8-hectare site without compromising the building’s signature design. ​

Our reuse of materials together with other passive design features, active design, energy efficiency and water efficiency has contributed to Plaza Equatorial’s Green Building Index (GBI) Gold certification.

Award

• Platinum award for The Most Innovative Sustainable Building Solution category at the Asia Pacific Best of The Breeds REITs & Real Estate Investment Awards 2024