The Astaka
The Astaka is a twin-building residential complex at Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Tower A, with a height of 279 m (915 ft), is the tallest skyscraper in Johor Bahru upon its completion in 2017. It is also the tallest residential skyscraper in Malaysia.[1] Tower B is the second tallest skyscraper at Johor Bahru.[2]
| The Astaka | |
|---|---|
 The Astaka in March 2020 | |
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| Record height | |
| Tallest in Johor since 2017[I] | |
| Preceded by | Altus (Setia Sky 88) |
| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Address | Astaka Boulevard, One Bukit Senyum, 80300 |
| Town or city | Johor Bahru |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°28′26″N 103°45′55″E |
| Construction started | 2014 |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Opening | 2018 |
| Owner | Astaka Padu Sdn Bhd |
| Height | |
| Architectural | Tower A: 279 m (915 ft) Tower B: 256 m (840 ft) |
| Top floor | Tower A: 276 m (906 ft) Tower B: 253 m (830 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Tower A: 72 Tower B: 67 |
| Floor area | 68,462 m2 (736,920 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 5 |
| Grounds | 133,355 m2 (1,435,420 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | GDP Architects |
| Structural engineer | SMA Bersekutu Sdn Bhd |
The development is located at Zone A of Iskandar Malaysia. It houses 438 apartments, including penthouse duplexes.[3]
References
- "The Astaka Tower A". The Skyscraper Center. 2017.
- "The Astaka Tower B". The Skyscraper Center. 2017.
- "Lofty living at Southeast Asia's tallest towers". Borneo Bulletin. March 28, 2019.
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