RMJM Milano recently participated in a competition where the team proposed a
masterplan for the reconstruction of the Quay District in Malaysia. The overall
project is highly sustainable and focuses on the local culture by utilising a variety
of remarkable aesthetic aspects of Malaysian tradition.
Located within the lush, dense vegetation of the iconic Cameron Highlands, the
masterplan of the 81,260 sqm site is strategically positioned to benefit from an
abundant supply of natural fluid patterns in the field and is designed to the
highest standards of the latest technologies. The transportation strategy
prioritizes inter-plot circulation and includes electric vehicles, dedicated bicycle
streets, along with shaded streets and squares that will encourage people to walk
through the district.
"This unique masterplan balances density with an emphasis on quality of life and
a celebration of landscape by exploring innovative sustainable solutions and
paying respect to the geographical context of the Cameron Highlands. Our team
has thoroughly considered the complexity of the site and designed an inclusive
destination by keeping in mind various aspects of Malaysian tradition " - Luca
Aldrighi, Managing Director, RMJM Milano.
Influenced by the traditional Malay Houses, the plan of the buildings is formed of
alternating harmonious proportions with decorative wooden louvre façade
elements and tropically-sloped roofs, further enhancing the cohesiveness of the
project.
The classic stilts of the traditional building style have been incorporated into the
massing of the building to divide two different programs by keeping various
sustainability strategies in place. The photovoltaic panels convert the heat of
sunlight directly into electricity, allowing the project to have a capacity of 2,900
KW and covering project’s public lighting and electronic charging vehicles’
stations. Double skin façade provides solar and glare protection, as well as helps
to reduce cooling loads. A green roof garden cools air temperatures, balances
overall pollution and provides an ideal environment for the trees and vegetation.
