dpa lighting consultants have completed the newly opened luxury hotel and the first Park Hyatt in Malaysia, Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, housed within Asia Pacific’s tallest tower, Merdeka 118.  Appointed as the lighting designers for this landmark hotel, dpa collaborated closely with world-renowned interior designers G.A Group.  The hotel’s interiors draw inspiration from a traditional Malay Kampung house, blending local craftsmanship and contemporary luxury, with a lighting scheme that emphasises texture, colour, and materiality, whilst celebrating the magnificent panoramic city views.

The hotel’s main public areas are located on Level 75, including the Lobby, Merdeka Grill, Park Lounge, and Cacao Mixology & Chocolate bar.  Here, feature accent lighting draws attention to key architectural elements, most notably the perforated brass screens, etched with intricate batik canting patterns in the double-height Reception.  Each space is anchored by bespoke ceiling pendants, meticulously coordinated between dpa and GA to complement the interior palette and spatial rhythm.

Throughout the hotel, dpa and GA have together created a luxurious destination with the lighting design in harmony with GA’s interior architecture, skilfully bringing out the warmth, texture, and finishes that define the space.  This collaboration elevates every detail – transforming materials and views into a cohesive narrative of luxury.  The result is a hotel that glows from within: a blend of natural and architectural lighting with interior design that captures the spirit of Malaysia.

Client: PNB Merdeka Ventures
Operator: Park Hyatt
Interior Designer: G.A Group
Architect: Fender Katsalidis, ARUP and RSP Architects
Project Managers: Turner International
Art Consultants:  ArtLink
General Contractor:  Samsung C&T Corporation UEM Construction JV Sdn Bhd (SUJV)
Photography: Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur (first image), G.A Group and Jonathan Maloney – What The Fox Studio