Location 地点 : Kuala Lumpur, MYS

Net Area 室内面积 : 420sqm

Completed 施工期 : Completed July 2025

Team 项目团队 : Edward Tan, Chui Wei Tan, Moses Lu

Photographer 摄影 : David Yeow

Sanctuary of Calm 

Tucked within the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s TRX Exchange Mall, the TRX Premium Lounge emerges as a sanctuary of calm and refinement designed to offer a multisensory escape inspired by the rhythms of nature. From sculptural forms to tactile finishes, the space reinterprets organic elements to deliver an experience of privacy, exclusivity, comfort, and quiet luxury.

Guests are first greeted by a striking sculptural facade of weathered bronze panels that appear to peel open, revealing the reception desk within an architectural gesture evocative of tree bark revealing its inner trunk. This moment sets the tone for a spatial journey rooted in natural symbolism and material expression.

The entry sequence unfolds through a corridor lined with rhythmic vertical louvers, gently curving to guide guests along a path that feels both intimate and expansive. Discreet nooks for two to three guests are tucked behind these white, freestanding fins creating secluded pause points along the journey. The vaulted ceiling and softly textured floor finish reinforce a sense of immersion, reminiscent of wandering through a quiet forest.

At the lounge’s heart lies the Sky Lounge, a dynamic, multi-functional space where guests can gather, relax, or work in a cloud-like ambience. A floating ceiling installation soft, voluminous, and tunable in lighting mimics the shifting moods of the sky. Below, sculptural seating arrangements in curved forms provide an organic counterpoint to the architectural lines. The palette is enriched with custom-designed furniture featuring a composition of green and orange onyx, bringing natural mineral beauty into the space with rich veining and a gentle luminosity that catches the light.

Positioned just beyond the Sky Lounge, the Sun Room is defined by an elliptical light feature that radiates warmth like the midday sun. Generous lounge seating and curved partitions allow the room to be both open and private, perfect for smaller gatherings or quiet retreats. The continued use of onyx surfaces adds a layer of refined materiality linking the space back to nature’s palette while enhancing the sensory experience.

Throughout the lounge, the design embraces a palette that is both tactile and calming velvet upholstery in earthy rust tones, creamy stone finishes, and weathered bronze touches. The careful placement of green and orange onyx within tables and counters serves as a luxurious focal point, evoking natural landscapes and offering visual warmth. Each material was chosen not only for its beauty, but for the way it invites touch and quiet contemplation.

The TRX Premium Lounge challenges the conventional typology of mall lounges, transforming it into an immersive escape designed for comfort, conversation, and contemplation. Here, the natural world is not merely referenced but reimagined, offering a sanctuary of elegance at the heart of the city.