MENARA IQ

ARCHITECT : GDP Architects Sdn Bhd
CLIENT : HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
CONTRACTOR : IJM Construction Sdn Bhd

A well designed tower embroidered with interesting and exquisite detailing decisions – intricate lace-like shading elements at the podium juxtaposed with elegant vertical solar shading and minimalistic windows of the tower.

INTRODUCTION
Strategically positioned at the gateway of the TRX development, Menara IQ houses HSBC’s new Malaysian headquarters.Its position takes advantage of a significant vista from the Jalan Tun Razak / Kampung Pandan Interchange.The building form emerges as a dynamic but light sculpture that intends to capture visual attention from its adjacencies while setting itself apart from its considerable neighbour – The Exchange 106.
The building façade breathes lightness with the careful selection of high transparency curtain walls whilst the silhouette is accentuated via the aluminum cladding ribbon that envelopes the building.
ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPT
HSBC headquarters around the world have portrayed a strong identity through architecture, by inculcating confidence in its permanent presence.Throughout the century, the diverse transition of architectural languages is seen in the interpretations of their buildings – distinguishing them from each other.This HSBC headquarters in TRX intends to maintain this identity legacy with its expression of form and signature.The architecture of the building is conveyed as folded origami-like sculpture in its façade language.The building façade breathes lightness with the careful selection of high transparency curtain walls whilst the silhouette is accentuated via the aluminum cladding ribbon enveloping the building.The building proportion is further enhanced with shadow lines and pronounced vertical mullions that highlight the dynamic angles in the tower.
The lobby interior endeavours to achieve cohesiveness through the orchestration of natural materials such as timber, stone, copper, terrazzo and fair-faced concrete.
SITE RESPONSIVENESS
The Menara IQ currently shares two of its boundaries with a neighbouring office tower and a sunken plaza.The design of the interface between them went through a vigorous process of discussions amongst the architects of each plot.This is to ensure that the plaza is curated cohesively in terms of architectural language, material selection, placement and spatial confluence.The plaza space is read as a contiguous space through meandering pedestrian paving and organic form seating and planters.
SPATIAL QUALITY
To diversify the spatial experience of a repetitive office floor, four sky atriums are introduced at the high zone of Menara IQ.Each atrium connects four office floors via internal feature stairs to encourage inter-floor permeability, in line with HSBC’s vision of enhancing user experience in a working environment.
DCS and double decker lift system ensures ultimate efficiencies in vertical travel time.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL AND TECHNOLOGY

Apart from the application of the most recent and advanced technology such as the DCS double-deck lifts, environmentally-conscious chilled beam systems and triple-glazing low-E façade system – the building becomes a benchmark for new technology applications.Menara IQ was designed based on HSBC Global Standard of a Grade A office tower with additional LEED Gold compliance.

As part of the initiative to speed up the construction process, the contractor has employed the jump lift system that enabled faster completion which also earned the project 81% from the QLASSIC Program.

The locally sourced materials such as the Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) panels express the front entrance.These elemental patterns serve to celebrate local Malaysian craftsmanship in its exquisite geometry and design.This canopy screen becomes a pre-cursor to the timeless concept of the main lobby design, which consists of cohesive orchestration of natural materials such as timber, stone, copper, terrazzo and fair-faced concrete.Great importance is placed on establishing balance and harmony between HSBC’s own identity and the Malaysian context.

Assimilation to local context is an important factor in the design development of the entrance canopy which led to the Malaysian elemental pattern.
To diversify the spatial experience of a repetitive office floor, four sky atriums are introduced at the high zone of Menara IQ.
Strategically positioned at the gateway of the TRX development, Menara IQ takes advantage of a significant vista from the Jalan Tun Razak / Kampung Pandan Interchange

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