The building’s location was a key factor as Anton saw its potential as a hub for food, drinks and businesses. Within its vicinity are the chic Stripes Hotel and F&B pathbreakers like Gavel, Joloko, Tapestry, Pizzeria Dihyang as well as Heritage Pizza, which Yap Ah Shak House has added to in the form of Osteria Gamberoni, a fresh-pasta eatery on the ground floor, and Terrazza KL, a rooftop bar.
Also, while the building has heritage features, it being a new build was a plus as this limited the risk unexpected surprises during redevelopment. “The building had good bones to begin with, so we could focus on working to maximise the potential of the structure by reclaiming certain areas for better utility before commencing fit-out works. This included extending the usable space within the building by introducing a rooftop terrace with two pavilions – an additional floor that now houses Terrazza KL, our rooftop bar, and a couple of private rooms,” said Anton.
Source: CNA
