Dorsett Waterfront Subang

The project occupies a strategic location in Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, connected by a convenient transport network, which consists of highways, expressways, Light Rail Transit (LRT) system and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) railways. The planning objective of this development during the early design stage was to create a balance between its established location, connectivity and surroundings.

Aerial view

WATERFRONT URBAN LIVING
The development aims to build a hotel-like living experience for urban dwellers with a host of family-friendly and Zen-inspired facilities, including swimming pools; outdoor lounge; pavilion and decks; sunken and reflexology gardens; BBQ pit; and children’s play area. The units housed in the three towers range from 399 to 909 square feet. Each layout is designed with space optimisation without compromising the extensive landscape of the nearby Subang Ria Recreational Park. 

To integrate with the site that is surrounded by mature residential and commercial areas, the towers are designed to depict the characters of residential properties along with a commercial and industrial modern look to add variety and texture to the surroundings. Moreover, it is also situated between two established buildings, Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) and Dorsett Hotel, which were both opened in the 1980s. The design of the development has, therefore, included critical site work planning and structural integration approach to merge the new and old buildings. The three new towers will aim to uplift the image of the existing hotel.

Façade view from the pool

PROJECT DATA
Project Name
Dorsett Waterfront Subang
Location
SS12, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Status of Construction
Foundation works in progress
Expected Completion
December 2024
Site Area
1.82 hectares
Gross Floor Area
151,028.68 square metres
Building Height 
Three blocks; 22 storeys
Number of Units
1,989 apartments
Developer
Malaysia Land Properties Sdn Bhd (Mayland)
Land Surveyor
Studioukur Geomatics Sdn Bhd
Hotel Operator
Dorsett Hospitality International Ltd
Architecture Firm 
NRY Architects Sdn Bhd
Principal Architect
Ar. Alis Marlinna
Interior Design Firm
Mayland Properties Sdn Bhd
Principal Designer
Sabrina Lee
Civil & Structural Engineer
TC Consult
MEP Engineer
Synergy Alliance Consultants (M) Sdn Bhd (SAC)
Quantity Surveyor
TT QS Consult
Landscape Architect
Just Right Design (JRD)
Main Contractor
CRCG (M) Sdn Bhd
Piling & Boring Contractor
Peck Chew Piling (M) Sdn Bhd
Images
NRY Architects Sdn Bhd; Pacific Valiant Sdn Bhd

This is an excerpt. The original article is published in Construction+ Q3 2022 Issue: Urban Development.
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