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 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.
Previously it was a site of Malayan Railway workshops and depots from 1900s until 1981. Construction began on January 1982. During construction, The Central Market near the Klang River banks was survived from demolitions. The building was completed on February 1984. It was owned by Urban Development Authority of Malaysia (UDA).
- Modern Islamic style
- Main tower (39 storeys)
- General Post Office
- City Point shopping complex
- KTM Komuter stations
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| Completed: | Alor Star Tower • Berjaya Times Square • Dayabumi Complex • Empire Tower • Jubilee Clock Tower • KOMTAR • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Kerinchi Pylon • Maxis Tower • Menara Great Eastern • Maybank Tower • Menara Mesiniaga • Menara Telekom • Millenium Tower • Pavilion KL • Petronas Twin Towers • Tun Mustapha Tower |
| Under construction: | Penang Global City Centre |
| Construction suspended: | Plaza Rakyat |
| Proposed: | Selangor Triple Towers |
| Demolished: | Suleiman Courts |