Battersea development’s Malaysia Square gets first public showing
A NEW part of the massive redevelopment at Battersea Power Station was revealed yesterday for the first time.
Plans for Malaysia Square, a huge public space at the entrance to the famous power station towers, were unveiled by the Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and London Mayor Boris Johnson on a visit to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Architect firm Bjarke Ingels Group won the competition to design the space, chosen by Malaysian owner Battersea Project Holding Company.
It will link the renovated building with the new Electric Boulevard development, where a host of new homes, shops, cafes, bars and restaurants are being built.
The space will have a two-level “urban canyon” with stairways and bridges inspired by the Malaysian landscape. There will also be a hibiscus-shaped fountain in the centre, representing Malaysia’s national flower.
Johnson said: “Bjarke Ingels Group’s concept will ensure that this incredible project has a dynamic public square that offers Londoners and visitors an inspirational experience that will live long in the memory.”
Holding Company chairman Liew Kee Sin said: “The innovative and thoughtful concepts underlying the creation of Malaysia Square honours the heritage and shared history of two nations to form a vibrant and exciting public space for residents and visitors to meet, mingle and shape the future together.”