Merdeka 118, formerly known as Menara Warisan Merdeka, KL 118 and PNB 118, is a 118-story megatall skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Built in 2023. Merdeka 118 (679 meters) has become the second tallest building in the world after Burj Khalifa in Dubai (828 meters). It is also the tallest building in Malaysia and the entire Southeast Asia region. The tower consists of 4 components, namely 82 stores of office floors; 18 floors are reserved for six-star luxury hotels; 18 floors for sky lobby, observation deck, as well as mechanical and electrical facilities, and a 7-story shopping mall of 900,000 square feet. Merdeka 118 includes over 3.1 million square feet of floor area and 1.7 million square feet of office space in total.
Merdeka 118 is the second tallest building in the world and also the tallest building in Malaysia and the entire Southeast Asia region
Designed by Fender Katsalidis in association with RSP KL, the facade of Merdeka 118 is defined by its sculptural folds of triangular glass facets — this condition takes inspiration from the patterns inherent in Malaysian art and craft while symbolizing the rich cultural diversity that defines the people of the country. The building sits within a four-acre linear water park with associated public open spaces designed by landscape architects Sasaki from Boston. It is a car-free recreational area designed to promote vibrant community interaction within the city for people of all ages and backgrounds. It will also create an important visual alliance with the revered Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower.
The facade of the skyscraper is defined by its sculptural folds of triangular glass facets — this condition takes inspiration from the patterns inherent in Malaysian art and craft
The tower consists of 4 components, namely 82 stores of office floors; 18 floors are reserved for six-star luxury hotels; 18 floors for sky lobby, observation deck, as well as mechanical and electrical facilities, and a 7-story shopping mall of 900,000 square feet
Cover photo by Jyh Min
