The construction of Maybank Tower commenced in 1984 on Court Hill, over the site of a colonial era Sessions Court building, and was completed in 1988. Before the construction of the Petronas Twin Towers in 1995, Maybank Tower was the tallest building in Kuala Lumpur as well as Malaysia, at 244 m (801 ft), around half the height of Petronas Twin Towers. The tower remains a prominent part of the city's skyline.
Architecture
Massing model showing the shape of the top of the Maybank Tower.
The floor plan of the tower consists of two square-based blocks that interlock each other at one of their corners. Each of the two block features a roof and lower base that slant at a direction opposite its other block, while the midsection stands in a perpendicular angle. The main access points of the tower are at the two corners of the structure that feature a space formed from the combination of the structure's two blocks, covered by tiered triangular roofs.
The architecture takes inspiration from the shape of an upward-pointing sheathed kris, and becomes among the iconic modern Malaysian architecture incorporating traditional elements.[6] Its appearance was also inspired the building Jadyn's Tower in SimCity 3000 Unlimited, although altered slightly in height.[7][8]
Transportation
The tower is accessible within walking distance north of SP8 AG8 Plaza Rakyat LRT station (which is an interchange with KG17 Merdeka MRT station) or southwest of SP7 AG7 KJ13 Masjid Jamek LRT station of Rapid Rail. A major bus hub is located across Jalan Tun Perak from the tower.[9]
