Malaysia has its fair share of stunning buildings that have managed to capture international attention. Kuala Lumpur’s Twin Towers for example are some of the worlds highest buildings. With a strong economy and many residential developments taking shape in Malaysia, one of the latest designs to impress is the approved Project 4 of Putrajaya.

Designed as a waterfront residential development the idea for the unusual shape and form of the buildings was derived from the ocean.

Combining inspiration from marine life with a permeable radiating block of bio-climatic architecture, the residential structures also draw from traditional Islamic designs.

Resembling a fleet of ships you are forgiven to dream about sailing away into the sunset when you look in awe at the drawings.

Perhaps the most impressive feature of all is the fact that the Putrajaya waterfront development is expected to produce 50% less CO2 emissions than similar residential project while sourcing energy from alternative sources.

In the face of global warming, an ever increasing ozone hole and a general over abuse of mother nature this is indeed creative planning with nature in mind. The project was entered into a recent contest and won by Italian Studio Nicoletty Associati and Malaysian architects Hijas Kasturi Associates.

By the looks of it both of these sites need some updating as neither mentions this project on their respective website.

The whole development is designed to combine sea, lake front and living as one, interlacing each of the 8 buildings with a continuous flow.

Precinct 4 incorporates strategies like tropical living, natural ventilation, integrated green spaces, sunshades and terraces and offers a pretty relaxed lifestyle.

The whole development of Putrajaya is planned only around 30 km south of Kuala Lumpur.

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