Three new floors were added on top of the original Lee Rubber Building as part of its conversion into Else Kuala Lumpur. Photos: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli
It stood tall, literally, during its heyday. When it was completed in 1930, the four-storey structure was the highest building in Kuala Lumpur.
Today, the Lee Rubber Building is dwarfed by the many skyscrapers around it that have sprung up over the decades.
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Three new floors were added on top of the original Lee Rubber Building as part of its conversion into Else Kuala Lumpur. Photos: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli
The sunken 'living room" area features open shelves lined with various decor items specially curated by the team. Photo: Else Kuala Lumpur
The saltwater pool against terracotta bricks on the fourth floor creates a warm atmosphere.
One of the old-style granite benches on the fourth floor.
The hotel is the result of a thoughtful adaptive reuse effort by local design firm Studio Bikin. Photo: Else Kuala Lumpur
Part of the reception area where a coffee table filled with an array of antiques and cultural curiosities can be seen.
The library is designed like a cosy den.
Perez says that the hotel's interior design concept is eclectic and organic, which is what makes it unique and stand out.
The bedheads in some of the rooms, including this one seen here, are woven by Bidayuh and Penan weavers from Sarawak. Photo: Else Kuala Lumpur
An eclectic mix of contemporary and classic furniture is seen at Else Kuala Lumpur.
Farah (left) and Adela injected new energy into the building, using the passive design approach as a key strategy.
