Kuala lumpur convention center

1. Kuala Lumpur
Convention Center
MALAYSIA

2. General Information
 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
 Site Area:
 Designed In: 2003
 Architect: Roberto Burle Mark, Cox Architects & Partners
 Design Style: High-Tech

3. Selection Criteria
 Site context of KLCC matches to that of the given project.
i.e., climatically located in tropical climate and both
located in the capital city of respective countries.
 The spaces available in KLCC is very much similar to that
of the requirement of the project.
 Universal Design i.e., design suitable for differently abled
people is incorporated as a piece of inspiration.
 Awarded as the best Conference Center in Asia in the year
2007, 2008 and 2009.

4. Features
 Plenary Halls
 Plenary Theaters
 Exhibition Halls
 Convention Halls
 Banquet Halls
 Grand Ball rooms
 Meeting Rooms

5. Plenary Halls
 Tiered-seating for 3000 over two levels
(2,000 on the lower level and 1,000 on the
balcony)
 Technologically advanced audio visual,
sound and lighting systems, built-in rear
projection facilities and screen.
 Fixed stage with floor loading of 7.5kN/m2
and orchestra pit.
 Proscenium arch 16m wide x 8m high.

6. Plenary Halls
 Backstage support facilities and secure VIP entrance.
 Full fly tower with motorized rigging system
 Total seating capacity is 2,994
 Lower tier has 1,973 seats which can be reduced to 1,110 using a
mesh curtain.
 The AV console area occupies 27 seats
 Upper tier has 944 seats
 Thrust stage has 77 seats

7. Plenary Theater
 Tiered seating for 470 people
 Technologically advanced audio
visual, sound and lighting system
 Fixed stage
 Proscenium arch 14m wide x
4.5m high

8. Plenary Theater
 Backstage support facilities and secure VIP entrance
 Access to the stage via the freight lifts
 9m ceiling height with vaulted ceilings above
 View of KLCC Park and Petronas Twin Towers
 Hanging points in the hall and pre-function areas

9. Exhibition Halls
 9,710m² of exhibition space divide to
form four separate halls with a link
hall joining the two wings
 Column-free street level space
 Mobile rigging grids with clear
ceiling height of 9.3m which can be
lowered to improve ambience for
major banqueting functions
 Ideal for gatherings for up to 3,500
people
 Complete utility service every 9m:
water, power and communications
via floor pits and trenches

10. Exhibition Halls
 Full catering facilities for each hall, exhibitor storage rooms, full
hospitality lounges and organizers' offices
 View of KLCC Park and PETRONAS Twin Towers from the pre-
function area
 8m high by 6m wide vehicle access entrance
 20 kN/m² floor loading throughout to accommodate delivery
trucks and machinery exhibits

11. Conference Halls
 The Level 3 Conference Halls consist of three large spaces which
can combine to form a hall for 1,800 delegates theatre-style.
 Each hall is fitted with built-in projection plus audio visual
equipment and stage lighting.
 This is the ideal choice for conference plenary
sessions, product launches and private functions
independently or combined.

12. Conference Halls
 Theatre-style seating for 1,800 people (divisible to form
three halls for 500, 770 and 510)
 Sound-proofed operable wall system
 Permanent built-in projection and screens with portable
stage
 Technologically-advanced audio visual and lighting systems

13. Conference Halls
 Under-floor trunking system connecting to utility and
telecommunication
 Services view of KLCC Park and PETRONAS Twin Towers from
the pre-function area
 9m ceiling height with vaulted ceilings above and direct
vehicle access via a 7,000 kg freight lift
 A series of rigging or banner hanging points in the hall and
pre-function areas

14. Banquet Halls
 Theatre-style seating for 740 people
and 500 for banquets
 Permanent rear projection and
screens with portable stage
 Technologically-advanced audio visual
and stage lighting
 Under-floor trunking system
connecting to utility and
telecommunication services
 9m ceiling heights with vaulted
ceilings above and vehicle access via
the ballroom
 View of the park from the foyer pre-
function area

15. Grand Ball Rooms
 Accommodates 2,000 for banquets
 Double-operable soundproof wall
system
 Permanent rear projection and
screens with portable stage
 Technologically-advanced audio
visual and stage lighting
 Under-floor trunking system
connecting to utility and
telecommunication services
 9m clearance with vaulted ceilings
and direct vehicle access via a 7,000
kg freight lift
 View of KLCC Park and PETRONAS
Twin Towers from the pre-function
area

16. Meeting Rooms
 Sound system
 Built-in screen and white board
 Hanging points
 Overhead projector or slide
projector
 Flip chart
 V-clip system on walls and
hanging rail
 Entry foyer built-in LCD (text &
graphic) signage for each room

17. Parking
 Entrance: The Main Entrance is on Jalan Pinang opposite
the UOA Building. The West Entrance is opposite the
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ballroom entrance. The Park
Entrance is in the center of the building and accessed
on foot through the KLCC Park.
 Drop Off Point: Turn left into the Main Entrance to drop
off guests.
 Car Parks: West and East Car Parks

18. Amenities
 Prayer Room
 ATM
 Parenting Room
 Concierge
 Public Telephone
 Money Exchanger
 Convenience Kiosks
 Support Facilities
 Registration Counter
 Freight Lift
Services
 Utility Room
 Hospitality Lounge
 Organizers Suite (Office)
 Executive Suite
 Press Room
 Board Room
 Medical Room
 Luggage Room
 Green Room
 AV Control Room
 Dressing Room
 Business Center

19. Access For Differently Abled
 Accessibility: The KLCC has automatic doors at all its
entrances. Shallow grade ramps provide direct access
from road level. All function rooms have double-leaf
doors to facilitate wheelchair entry. All levels are serviced
by elevators which are fitted with low-level tactile floor
buttons, aural and visual indicators and wide door access.
 Conference Facilities: All public areas are accessible to
wheelchair users. A wheelchair platform lift is available
for the Plenary Theatre and Plenary Hall stages and
designated chairs in both venues can be removed to
accommodate wheelchairs. Doors 1 & 6 at Level 1 of the
Plenary Hall are ramped for wheelchair access.

20. Access For Differently Abled
 Toilets: The KLCC has wheelchair accessible toilets
adjacent to the public toilets on every level.
 Car Parks: Parking bays for physically-challenged guests
are available adjacent to the parking level lift landings
and shallow grade ramps provide access from road level
 Medical Rooms: The Medical Room is located on Level 3
adjacent to the Business Centre