PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur
Hotel, Malaysia

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur is an opportunity to transform an existing enclosed concrete box into a lush green lung by integrating a substantial amount of greenery into the building using innovative means. 78 lightweight modular sky planters cantilever up to 2.6m from the existing building using a lightweight steel frame, adding extensive green real estate to the otherwise fully built-up site. These floating gardens bring lush greenery directly to the hotel's public areas and guestrooms; from the exterior, a lush green outlook is created, adding a refreshing interlude in the built-up Kuala Lumpur city centre.

The abundant plants help to absorb CO2, working as a carbon sink and produce oxygen to refresh the city. 13,000 sqft of attractive lush greenery is a positive addition to the city, ending vistas from surrounding streets and buildings. A total of 100 species of planting, including over 300 trees, provide enjoyment for both hotel guests within and city dwellers outside alike.

Client
UOL Group Limited & Pan Pacific Hotels Group

Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Status
Completed, 2023

Type
Commercial, Hotel

Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur the green facade is punctuated with cantilevering sky planters and cladded in undulating perforated screens preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors

A wide variety of tropical trees and shrubs is selected, moving away from mono-culture by curating a natural palette of plants. Plants mostly native to Malaysia are selected for hardiness, reduced maintenance, and increased pest & disease resistance as opposed to purely decorative species. The foliage is layered and attractive in a natural manner, and shade hard concrete surfaces, preventing reflected heat and the urban heat island effect. Combined with undulating perforated screens, sunlight does not fall directly onto the guestroom façade surfaces, preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors and reducing energy costs to cool internal rooms.

Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur Green Facade and Lightweight Modular Sky Planter adding extensive green real estate to the otherwise fully built-up site
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur the green facade is punctuated with cantilevering sky planters and cladded in undulating perforated screens preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur green facade with lightweight modular sky planters and lobby lounge reception architectural section drawing

The substantial greenery and its positive effects were realised within constraints of the existing structure, showing that older buildings can be vigorously rehabilitated to become attractive and meaningful additions to the city.

Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur floating gardens bring lush greenery directly to the hotel's public areas and guestrooms
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur Lightweight Modular Sky Planter Box Axonometric Blow Up Diagram
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur green facade is combined with undulating perforated screens, sunlight does not fall directly onto the guestroom facade surfaces
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur Temperature Study. The green facade and undulating perforated screens preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors and reducing energy costs to cool internal rooms
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur Temperature Study. The green facade and undulating perforated screens preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors and reducing energy costs to cool internal rooms

Study by IEN Consultants, an award-winning Environmental Sustainable Design consultancy based in Malaysia.

Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur attractive lush greenery is a positive addition to the city and provide enjoyment for both hotel guests within and city dwellers outside alike
Commercial Hotel Landscape PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur the green facade is punctuated with cantilevering sky planters and cladded in undulating perforated screens preventing heat from being transmitted directly into the interiors

Photography by David Yeow & Data by IEN

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