{"id":49285,"date":"2025-04-18T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/04\/18\/brdb-and-award-winning-heatherwick-studio-to-unveil-community-focused-development-in-damansara-heights\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T02:00:00","slug":"brdb-and-award-winning-heatherwick-studio-to-unveil-community-focused-development-in-damansara-heights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2025\/04\/18\/brdb-and-award-winning-heatherwick-studio-to-unveil-community-focused-development-in-damansara-heights\/","title":{"rendered":"BRDB and Award-Winning Heatherwick Studio to Unveil Community-Focused Development in Damansara Heights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> \n<\/p>\n<div lang=\"en\">\n<p>        KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\" rel=\"sponsored\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> &#8211; 18 April 2025 &#8211; BRDB, one of Malaysia&#8217;s most trusted property developers for 60 years, has officially acquired the land at Kuala Lumpur&#8217;s Wisma Damansara, marking the beginning of an architecturally-led mix-use development in partnership with world-renowned British design firm Heatherwick studio.<\/p>\n<p>Strategically located near MRT Semantan, the development will serve as a gateway between Damansara Heights and the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The project will introduce an interconnected residential and retail experience that enriches the lives of those within.\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Envisioning Community-Focused Urban Spaces in Kuala Lumpur<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p>Heatherwick studio&#8217;s debut project in Malaysia brings its signature human-centric design approach to one of Kuala Lumpur&#8217;s most sought-after neighbourhoods. The retail component will offer a hybrid indoor-outdoor experience, mindfully blending natural landscapes with convenient amenities.\n<\/p>\n<p>Poised to be a vibrant community hub, it will encourage social engagement, wellness, and a closer relationship with nature.\n<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This partnership with Heatherwick studio marks a transformative moment for BRDB and Malaysian architecture,&#8221; said<br \/>\n<b>Dato&#8217; Sri Akbar Khan<\/b>, Executive Chairman of BRDB. &#8220;This development is not just about redefining the skyline of Damansara Heights; it&#8217;s about rethinking how people engage with urban spaces. As BRDB celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are committed to creating a legacy project that will evolve alongside the community and stand the test of time.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Heatherwick studio&#8217;s First Venture in Malaysia<\/b>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Thomas Heatherwick<\/b>, Founder and Design Director of Heatherwick studio shared his excitement about the partnership. &#8220;We are thrilled to partner with BRDB for our first project in Malaysia. This is an exciting time in the region, and we hope to bring a joyful and impactful community hub to Damansara.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p><b> Heatherwick studio&#8217;s Azabudai Hills project in Tokyo<br \/>\n  <br \/><\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>Globally, Heatherwick studio is celebrated for its portfolio of award-winning projects. These include:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <b>Xi&#8217;an CCBD, China<\/b> \u2013 A new district in the historic city of Xi&#8217;an clad in crafted ceramics and centered around a vertical part \u2013 the Xi&#8217;an Tree.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>Azabudai Hills, Tokyo<\/b> \u2013 An urban district seamlessly integrating undulating roofs and green spaces.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>Little Island, New York<\/b> \u2013 A visionary public park floating on the Hudson River.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>Zeitz MOCAA, Cape Town<\/b> \u2013 A contemporary art museum transformed from a historic grain silo.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>1000 Trees, Shanghai<\/b> \u2013 A mixed-use development taking design inspiration from forest-capped mountains surrounding the city.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>Coal Drops Yard, London<\/b> \u2013 A 1850s warehouse turned retail hub in the centre of London.\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <b>Changi East, Singapore<\/b> \u2013 Changi Airport&#8217;s largest expansion project designed to meet anticipated air travel demands around the mid-2030s.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> Heatherwick studio&#8217;s Changi East project in Singapore<br \/>\n  <br \/><\/b><br \/>\n<br \/>\nNow, in collaboration with BRDB, the studio will bring its innovative, design-driven approach to Damansara Heights. The new development will not only introduce a fresh perspective on mixed-use spaces but also reinforce BRDB&#8217;s commitment to quality, innovation, and timeless design.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the project and BRDB&#8217;s vision, please visit<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.brdb.com.my\" rel=\"sponsored\">www.brdb.com.my<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p>image can download from this link &#8211;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/brdbdevelopment-my.sharepoint.com\/:i:\/g\/personal\/jack_ong_brdb_com_my\/Ee7ZnX7sRoRAsx66d5RGggwBBcpqOg2gKXmoMIW1QGLipg?e=maYgO1\" rel=\"sponsored\">DSC09840.jpg<\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>(L-R):<br \/>\n<b>Thomas Heatherwick<\/b>,<br \/>\n<i>Founder and Design Director<\/i> of Heatherwick studio; and<br \/>\n<b>Dato&#8217; Sri Akbar Khan<\/b>,<br \/>\n<i>Executive Chairman<\/i>, BRDB\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brdb.com.my\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/>https:\/\/www.brdb.com.my\/<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BRDB.Int\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/iconmonstr-facebook-1-24.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BRDB.Int<\/a>            <\/p>\n<p><b>Hashtag: <\/b>#BRDB#Heatherwickstudio<\/p>\n<p>\n            <em>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/em>\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/376280\/4121\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"width:1px;height:1px;\"\/>\n    <\/div>\n\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/news\/malaysia\/2025\/04\/18\/376280\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA &#8211; Media OutReach Newswire &#8211; 18 April 2025 &#8211; BRDB, one of Malaysia&#8217;s most trusted property developers for 60 years, has officially acquired the land at Kuala Lumpur&#8217;s Wisma Damansara, marking the beginning of an architecturally-led mix-use development in partnership with world-renowned British design firm Heatherwick studio. 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