The key issue in the design was the relationship to the waterfront. The buildings on the boulevard reinforce the alignment of the boulevard but to enhance the visual corridors and links between the boulevard and the lakefront the architects broke the massing into smaller components of varying heights. The buildings are unified by tropical roof gardens.

Transparent and light layered buildings along the waterfront will create a sense of place that is uniquely tropical and reinforces Putrajaya as the garden city.

Sustainable strategies like terraces, sunshades, natural ventilation and integrated green space, between the buildings, are included in the design.
A light brise-soleil skin connected to the vertical pillars protects each unit and controls the amount of daylight coming in without compromising the expansive lake views.

To bring life to the area, public activities such as cafés, restaurants, fashion boutique will be located at ground and mezzanine levels. Offices, boutique hotels, and apartments will also help create a lively and vibrant environment.

Expected completion: 2010

Manfredi Nicoletti
Studio Nicoletti + Hijjas Kasturi Associates
Studio Nicoletti
Coordination: Manfredi Nicoletti, Luca Nicoletti
Architect in charge: Luca Maugeri
Design team: Pasquale Onorato, Daniele Altana
Energy consultant: Thomas Lefevre – Hoare Lea
Hijjas Kasturi Associates
Architect in charge: Amir Hamzah
Project: Serina Hijjas

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