Citadines Langit in Kuching breaks ground

 

A new hospitality development is underway in the heart of Kuching with the ground-breaking of Citadines Langit Kuching – a joint project between local construction firm Hock Seng Lee (HSL) and its Singapore-based partner, The Ascott. 

Located on Jalan Tabuan, the mixed-use development is scheduled for completion in 48 months. It comprises two 28-storey towers: one housing 220 Citadines hotel apartments, managed by Ascott, and the other containing 64 residential condominiums. 

The towers will be connected by two “floating” clubhouse floors on the fourth and 15th levels, for the exclusive use of hotel guests and condominium residents. 

The fifth-generation Citadines units will be supported by commercial and public areas aimed at attracting both locals and visitors. 

Hock Seng Lee Realty director Yu Ji said he was particularly proud of the grand staircase anchoring the lower three floors of the twin towers, offering one of Kuching’s few privately-owned public spaces. “We intend to activate this area with children’s playgrounds, concerts and art installations,” he shared. 

Ascott’s country general manager for Malaysia, Mondi Mecja, said at a recent press conference that Langit is set to become the benchmark for the Citadines brand in Malaysia, with Ascott’s design team leading the hotel interior design. 

Lead architect David Ong said the twin buildings would be among the region’s most energy-efficient high-rises: “As this is a high-tech development, the Citadines component will incorporate an advanced building management system. Condominium residents will enjoy double-glazed windows as standard.” 

Kuching currently has around 8,000 hotel keys across all categories. 

Sarawak Tourism Federation president Audrey Wan Ullok said Citadines Langit Kuching is a welcome addition, especially during large conferences and tourism events. 

Kuching South city mayor Wee Hong Seng stated that international hotel brands play a role in raising the city’s global profile.

“We are proud to welcome the Citadines brand to our city through the launch of Langit, a development that exemplifies forward-thinking urban design harmoniously integrated with lush greenery for which HSL is known for,” he said.

-TTG Asia.