Construction has begun on the 28-level, twin tower development.
East Malaysia is set to welcome its most highly anticipated high-rise developments in the form of Citadines Langit Kuching. Construction has already commenced on one of twin-tower project, which is primed to redefine urban living in Sarawak’s capital.
Developer Hock Seng Lee (HSL), in partnership with Singapore-based hospitality group The Ascott Limited—a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment Limited—broke ground on the development recently. The project will rise 28 levels (108 metres), making it one of the tallest and most prominent structures in the region.
The ambitious development comprises Tower A, which will house 64 luxury condominiums, and Tower B, offering 220 Citadines fifth-generation serviced apartments. A three-storey public plaza filled with retail, dining, and landscaped areas will anchor the base of the towers, topped by two “floating” clubhouse levels on floors 4 and 15—exclusively for residents and hotel guests.
Eastern Malaysia Influences
Sarawak influences will be incorporated into the interior spaces.
HSL revealed the project details during a media preview on April 25, with Managing Director Datuk Paul Yu Chee Hoe highlighting the collaborative nature of Langit’s design and execution. “Langit is a teamwork between some of Malaysia’s and Singapore’s brightest talents. Some of the foreign designers are Sarawakians returning home for their first East Malaysian project,” Yu adds.
Singapore’s Salad Dressing is designing all the green areas in Langit.
The design team includes acclaimed landscape architects Salad Dressing, known for their work on Jurong Lake Gardens and Aman Tokyo, and lighting specialists Light Collab, the firm behind the Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 and Park Royal Collection Marina Bay.
Interior design is being spearheaded by Ascott’s in-house design department. According to Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s Malaysia General Manager, the interiors will draw inspiration from local Dayak motifs and Sarawak’s natural and cultural heritage. “Langit is a priority project for us,” Mecja states. “We see it setting the benchmark for Citadines properties across Malaysia.”
Catalyst For Growth
HSL Managing Director, Datuk Paul Yu Chee Hoe.
Mecja also announced that the Citadines hotel component will create approximately 100 jobs, while HSL estimates the commercial spaces will add 60 more positions, particularly in the food and beverage sector.
Sustainability is a key focus. HSL and Ascott are aiming for Green Building Index (GBI) certification. Lead architect Ar David Ong noted the building’s energy-efficient features, including facade screens that reduce heat, maximise ventilation, and allow natural light. Condominium units will come with double-glazed windows, and the hotel will feature an advanced building management system.
Ascott’s Malaysia General Manager, Mondi Mecja.
Additionally, in an urban planning move rarely seen in Kuching, HSL is investing in publicly accessible landscaped areas across the lower levels. “This is more than a development; it’s a civic gesture,” Ong explains, comparing the approach to international icons like New York’s Lever House.
Condominium sales are expected to begin in late 2026, with units averaging RM1,000 per square foot. A dedicated sales gallery will open at La Promenade Mall. Citadines Langit Kuching is slated for completion within 48 months and is poised to become a landmark of modern living in East Malaysia.
