The team is led by Broadway Malyan, supported by Arup and Sinclair Knight Merz, in collaboration with local planner Arah Rancang Malaysia.
The winning team was selected from six finalists based on concept proposals designed to capture 1MDB鈥檚 vision for a mixed-use development that will help transform Kuala Lumpur into one of the world鈥檚 best global cities.
The appointment is the culmination of a comprehensive multi-stage international masterplan competition organised by the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP). The winning team was chosen by a panel of local and international experts in real estate and urban planning. Local and international planning teams competed in three rounds of eliminations.
1MDB Real Estate chief executive officer Dato鈥� Azmar Talib said: 鈥淭he winning design best represents 1MDB鈥檚 vision and fundamentals for the development of Bandar Malaysia. Broadway Malyan and Arah Rancang Malaysia鈥檚 concept masterplan provides a strong foundation for the next stage, which is to further develop Bandar Malaysia to become the benchmark for sustainability and liveability in the region, in line with the national vision of making Kuala Lumpur the world鈥檚 top 20 most liveable cities by 2020.鈥�
MIP鈥檚 past president and Bandar Malaysia international masterplan competition head Khairiah Talha said: 鈥淭he submissions were mostly of very high calibre, but Broadway Malyan and Arah Rancang Malaysia鈥檚 entry stood out for its inclusion of an innovative approach that is the masterplan鈥檚 鈥�software鈥�, where the communities themselves will help shape a cohesive and dynamic environment in Bandar Malaysia.
The 196ha Bandar Malaysia is intended to become one of the Asian region鈥檚 most desirable environments to live, learn, work and play in. The project aims to combine a vibrant mixed-use community with a commercial district to foster creativity and innovation.
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