Dayabumi Complex

Dayabumi Complex (Malay) Kompleks Dayabumi
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.
Information
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.)
Technical details
Floor count	36
Floor area	150,682 m2
Companies
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.

History

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).

Architecture

• Modern Islamic style

Structures in the Dayabumi Complex

• Main tower (39 storeys)
• General Post Office
• City Point shopping complex
• KTM Komuter stations

Skyscrapers in Malaysia
Completed:	Alor Star Tower • Berjaya Times Square • Dayabumi Complex • Empire Tower • KOMTAR • Kuala Lumpur Tower • Kerinchi Pylon • Maxis Tower • Menara Great Eastern • Maybank Tower • Menara Mesiniaga • Menara Telekom • Millenium Tower • Petronas Twin Towers
Under construction:	Pavilion Kuala Lumpur • Penang Global City Centre
Construction suspended:	Plaza Rakyat
Proposed:	Selangor Triple Towers

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