Malaysia

A new megatall under construction in Kuala Lumpur is set to become the world's second-tallest skyscraper. Rising to an impressive height of 678.9 m, the Merdeka 118 has now officially topped out and is on track to be completed in late 2022.

The Planter Box house by Formzero is a particularly creative solution to residential urban farming, offering its inhabitants ample space to grow their greens in a set of tiered concrete garden beds that make up the facade. ​​

Sasaki Associates recently unveiled an ambitious master plan to create a huge mixed-use development in Iskandar, Malaysia. Dubbed Forest City, the multi-phase project is billed as a new cultural and economic hub for the region.

Designs for a new aerospace industry hub in Malaysia have recently been released. Asia Aerospace City estimates its worth to Malaysia will be US$1.1 billion by 2020. It will feature research and development facilities, office suites, academic campuses, a convention center and residential areas.