It’s said that a country’s architecture tells its stories. Not only do these physical structures reveal history, civilisation, culture and memories, but in the bigger picture, architecture plays a role in shaping our collective national identity. Winston Churchill put it this way, “We shape our buildings, and afterwards our buildings shape us.” ALSO READ: Iconic […]
What makes a place great? This question has become more pertinent for our modern world in the last decade. As people contend with issues surrounding urbanisation, the decline of community, and the evolution of city living, much of the solutions offered have come to revolve around one word, that of “placemaking”. ALSO READ: The New […]
Derived from the French word apentis, or “appendage”, which means an attached building, the modern concept of a penthouse originated in New York City in the 1920s. In fact, the first officially recognised penthouse property is at the Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park in 1923. ALSO READ: Kempinski Hotel in KL – Blending Malaysian Heritage […]
In another milestone for 8 Conlay, KSK Land announces the structural completion of its second residential tower, Tower B of the twin branded residence YOO8 serviced by Kempinski (YOO8). To commemorate the topping out of YOO8’s Tower B, a unique photo series was undertaken, featuring a panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur City Centre’s iconic landmarks […]
With June being both Global Wellness Day (June 11) and World Wellbeing Week (June 27 – July 1), it’s a good time to explore how our homes and surrounding environment contribute to our health and wellness, as well as wellbeing. ALSO READ: Branded Residence by YOO8 – Interiors That Speak of Luxury According to the […]
What makes 8 Conlay a valuable investment goes beyond its obvious offerings of quality, service and brand. What is often understated – yet incredibly important – is the sustainability values upheld by the project’s developer, KSK Land. ALSO READ: KSK City Labs Wins Two Awards at the Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2022 Within 8 Conlay […]
KSK City Labs, the tech and data arm of KSK Land, took home two awards at the recent Malaysia Technology Excellence Awards 2022. Only established in February last year, City Labs were recognised in the Real Estate: Artificial Intelligence (AI) category for its AI-driven dynamic pricing engine, as well as in the Property Technology category […]
Signs indicate that the Malaysian property market is improving as the country shifts towards an endemic phase. It may be a long time before recovery yet, but the buzz is slowly returning as real estate activity slowly picks up entering the second quarter of 2022. ALSO READ: Malaysian Property Outlook 2022 Signals Brighter Days While […]
A silver lining is emerging in the property market after two very uncertain years of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Across the board, global property market research reports for 2022 indicated a tentative but optimistic recovery upswing this year. ALSO READ: Malaysia Best Investment Returns: Luxury Residential Property A positive signal for the Malaysian property outlook 2022 […]
One of the most distinguished names in interior design today, Steve Leung has lent his magic touch to some notable properties around the world in cosmopolitan cities such as Hong Kong, Shanghai, Dubai, Singapore and even a luxury yacht. ALSO READ: A guide to owning a branded residence in Kuala Lumpur Here in Malaysia, the […]