Dayabumi Complex

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Dayabumi Complex
Malay: Kompleks Dayabumi
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The Dayabumi Complex taken from the top floor of Robertson Suites in 2022
Dayabumi Complex
Alternative namesDayabumi Tower (Menara Dayabumi)
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeCommercial offices
Location Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Coordinates 3°08′42″N101°41′39″E / 3.1449°N 101.69408°E / 3.1449; 101.69408
Construction started14 February 1982;42 years ago (1982-02-14)
Completed1984;40 years ago (1984)
Opening5 May 1984;40 years ago (1984-05-05)
Owner KLCC Property Holdings (a member of Petronas)
ManagementKLCC Property Holdings (a member of Petronas)
Height
Roof157 m (515 ft)
Technical details
Floor count35
Floor area150,682 m2 (1,621,930 sq ft)
Design and construction
Architect(s)Arkitek MAA and BEP Architects
Developer Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA)
References
[1] [2]

The Dayabumi Complex (Malay : Kompleks Dayabumi) is a major landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It houses several commercial facilities and is one of the earliest skyscrapers in the city. Officially opened and launched on 5 May 1984 by fourth prime minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.

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History

Previously, it was a site of Malayan Railway workshops and depots from the 1900s until 1981. Construction began on 14 February 1982. Central Market, which is near the banks of Klang River avoided demolition during Dayabumi Complex's construction. The building was completed in February 1984. It was owned by Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA). However, in the year 2005, the building was taken over by the KLCC Properties Holdings Berhad (KLCCP), a member of Petronas Group.

Dayabumi Complex was designed by Arkitek MAA and BEP Akitek under the joint venture firm BEP+MAA. The landscaped public realm was designed by the urbanist Peter Verity of PDRconsultants. The building was built by Kumagai Gumi Malaysia.

Dayabumi Complex structures

Transportation

The building is accessible within walking distance north of Pasar Seni LRT Station.

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