In a few years time, the skyline of KLCC would be redefined with the completion of many new and upcoming high rise developments, and one that would make it truly iconic would be the completion of the Troika. The glass-and-steel high rise residential structure by Bandar Raya Developments Berhad (One Menerung, Cap Square) is notably designed by world renowned Foster + Partners from the UK together with GDP Architects.
The end result is a truly spectacular piece of architecture. In my opinion, no one single development within the KLCC vicinity (upcoming or otherwise) could be on par with this truly iconic design. Not even OneKL which is currently the most expensive condo in KL with prices reportedly to have breached the RM2000psf mark could match the mighty Troika. The Troika was launched with the price tag of about RM920psf, and it is now reported to be averaging RM1800psf. Imagine the capital gains for early buyers! About 70% is sold now for the Troika and The Star reported last year that 4 of the 8 penthouses have been sold to foreigners with one of them is four-level, 21,000sqft “luxurious penthouse” whose current price is RM57mil (that’s about RM2,800psf!!)
Will cover more on The Troika on a separate post once I compile most of the information, but here is the latest progress photos of the development (as of 15th Feb) after the jump. The Troika is scheduled to complete in 2009 and I can’t wait to see it in all its full glory!
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