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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| 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.) |
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| 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 is 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. It was designed in a modern Islamic style.
[edit] History
Previously, it was a site of Malayan Railway workshops and depots from 1900s until 1981. Construction began in 14 February 1982. Central Market, which is near the banks of Klang River avoided demolition during Dayabumi Complex's construction. The building was completed in February 1984. It was owned by Urban Development Authority of Malaysia. (UDA).
[edit] Structures in the Dayabumi Complex
- Main tower (39 storeys)
- General Post Office
- City Point shopping complex
- KTM Komuter stations
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