PROJECT

Handwritten KL


Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
9,000 sq.m.

SERVICE

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

INTERIOR DESIGN

This high-rise hotel in Kuala Lumpur draws its architectural soul from the iconic five-foot-way colonnades of Chinatown. The facade translates these historic arches into a soaring, rhythmic verticality, creating a contemporary landmark that honors urban pedestrian heritage. By extruding the traditional walkway into a structural motif, the building maintains a deep connection to the street-level DNA of KL while scaling it to a monumental height. Inside, the aesthetic is a sophisticated evolution of Chino-Portuguese style. Traditional patterns, such as ornate encaustic tiles and carved timber screens, are contemporarized through minimalist geometry and a monochromatic palette. Intricate heritage details are reinterpreted in sleek metalwork and oversized local fabric art, blending the nostalgic charm of Malayan history with a sharp, ultra-modern luxury.

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