Architectural jewel planned for city

Bornhoft (second from left) and Udell (second from right) at the signing ceremony for the development of Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur in KL Midtown. With them are Kuma (left) and SM Faliq.

THE new Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur in KL Midtown will feature a vertical forest concept where greenery will be integrated into the building, reveals its architect Kengo Kuma.

“There is a strong harmony between nature and city in Malaysia, and I would like that to be reflected in the hotel’s design.