Dayabumi Complex
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| Dayabumi Complex (Malay) Kompleks Dayabumi |
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The facade of the Dayabumi tower is adorned with patterns of eight-pointed stars, and Islamic arches at the top and bottom of the tower. |
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| Information | |
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| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Status | Complete |
| Groundbreaking | February 14, 1982 |
| Constructed | 1982-1984 (26 months) |
| Opening | May 5, 1984 |
| Use | Office |
| Roof | 157 m (515 ft.) |
| Technical Details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Floor area | 150,682 m2 |
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| Architect | Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA) |
The Dayabumi Complex (Malay: Kompleks Dayabumi) is a major landmark in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It houses several commercial facilities and one of the earliest skyscrapers in the city. It is located near the National Mosque, the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Federal House at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
[edit] History
Previously it was a site of Malayan Railway workshops and depots from 1900s until 1981. Construction began on January 1982. During construction, The Central Market near the Klang River banks was survived from demolitions. The building was completed on February 1984. It was owned by Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA).
[edit] Architecture
- Modern Islamic style
[edit] Structures in the Dayabumi Complex
- Main tower (39 story)
- General Post Office
- City Point shopping complex
- KTM Komuter stations
 Skyscrapers in Malaysia |
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| Completed: | Alor Star Tower • Berjaya Times Square • Dayabumi Complex • KOMTAR • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Kerinchi Pylon • Maxis Tower • Maybank Tower • Menara Mesiniaga • Menara Telekom • Millenium Tower • Petronas Twin Towers • RTM Tower |
| Under construction: | Kuala Lumpur Pavillion |
| Construction suspended: | Plaza Rakyat |
| Proposed: | Selangor Triple Towers |
