List of tallest buildings in George Town, Penang
George Town, which encompasses the entirety of Penang Island and the surrounding islets, is the capital city of Penang and the core of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area. Due to the shortage of land that is inherent in island cities, high-rise buildings have been springing up all over George Town. According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), George Town is home to at least 35 skyscrapers exceeding 150 m (492 ft) in height as of 2023[update], placing it as the second tallest city in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur.[1]
Penang's first skyscraper remains the tallest within the state to this day. Completed in 1986, the Komtar Tower was originally 232 metres (761 ft) tall. It now houses the offices of the Penang state government, including that of the Chief Minister of Penang. Extensions on the roof of the skyscraper during refurbishments between 2016 and 2018 increased its height to 249 m (817 ft).
This is a list of the tallest buildings within George Town which are ranked according to the height and number of floors of each structure.
Skyscrapers between 150 m (490 ft) and 199.9 m (656 ft) in height
Skyscrapers taller than 200 m (660 ft) in height
Completed buildings
This list ranks completed and topped-out buildings in George Town that stand at least 150 m (492 ft) tall, based on standard height measurement which includes spires and architectural details, but excludes antenna masts. An equal sign (=) following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. An approximation sign (≈) indicates an estimated height measurement from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH). The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was or will be completed.
Name of skyscraper | Height | Floors | Year | Location | Coordinates | Image | Ref. | |
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Komtar | 248.7 m | 816 ft | 68 | 1986 | Penang Road | 5°24′53″N 100°19′47″E / 5.4146°N 100.3297°E / 5.4146; 100.3297 | [2] | |
Marriott Residences Penang | 223.5 m | 732 ft | 56 | 2023 | Gurney Drive | 5°25′54″N 100°19′04″E / 5.4317°N 100.3178°E / 5.4317; 100.3178 | ||
Muze Block B | 205.5 m | 674 ft | 58 | 2022 | Bayan Baru | 5°19′49″N 100°17′06″E / 5.3304°N 100.2851°E / 5.3304; 100.2851 | [3] | |
Arte S Tower B | 186.0 m | 610 ft | 51 | 2018 | Bukit Gambir | 5°21′33″N 100°17′33″E / 5.3593°N 100.2925°E / 5.3593; 100.2925 | [4] | |
The Landmark | ≈179.0 m | ≈587 ft | 41 | 2017 | Tanjong Tokong | 5°26′54″N 100°18′21″E / 5.4483°N 100.3058°E / 5.4483; 100.3058 | [5] | |
Gurney Beach Resort Condominium | ≈172.0 m | ≈564 ft | 39 | 1999 | Gurney Drive | 5°25′50″N 100°19′06″E / 5.4305°N 100.3184°E / 5.4305; 100.3184 | [6] | |
I-Santorini Tower C | 167.0 m | 548 ft | 49 | 2019 | Tanjong Tokong | 5°27′21″N 100°18′31″E / 5.4557°N 100.3087°E / 5.4557; 100.3087 | [7] | |
Setia V Residences Tower A | ≈164.0 m | ≈538 ft | 48 | 2017 | Gurney Drive | 5°25′59″N 100°18′54″E / 5.4331°N 100.3150°E / 5.4331; 100.3150 | [8] | |
I-Santorini Tower A | ≈164.0 m | ≈538 ft | 48 | 2019 | Tanjong Tokong | 5°27′16″N 100°18′30″E / 5.4545°N 100.3082°E / 5.4545; 100.3082 | [9] | |
I-Santorini Tower B | ≈164.0 m | ≈538 ft | 48 | 2019 | Tanjong Tokong | 5°27′19″N 100°18′30″E / 5.4552°N 100.3084°E / 5.4552; 100.3084 | [10] | |
The Latitude A | ≈161.0 m | ≈528 ft | 43 | 2015 | Mount Erskine | 5°27′00″N 100°17′54″E / 5.4499°N 100.2984°E / 5.4499; 100.2984 | [11] | |
The Latitude B | ≈161.0 m | ≈528 ft | 43 | 2015 | Mount Erskine | 5°27′00″N 100°17′55″E / 5.4499°N 100.2985°E / 5.4499; 100.2985 | [12] | |
3 Residence Tower A | ≈160.0 m | ≈525 ft | 47 | 2021 | Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1 | 5°23′55″N 100°19′41″E / 5.3986°N 100.3281°E / 5.3986; 100.3281 | [13] | |
3 Residence Tower B | ≈160.0 m | ≈525 ft | 47 | 2021 | Lebuh Sungai Pinang 1 | 5°23′55″N 100°19′39″E / 5.3985°N 100.3275°E / 5.3985; 100.3275 | [14] | |
The Rise Collection, South Tower | ≈157.0 m | ≈515 ft | 46 | 2019 | Jalan Dr. Wu Lien Teh | 5°24′35″N 100°19′33″E / 5.4097°N 100.3257°E / 5.4097; 100.3257 | [15] | |
Gurney Paragon East Tower | 155.0 m | 509 ft | 43 | 2011 | Gurney Drive | 5°26′10″N 100°18′44″E / 5.4362°N 100.3121°E / 5.4362; 100.3121 | [16] | |
Gurney Paragon West Tower | 155.0 m | 509 ft | 43 | 2011 | Gurney Drive | 5°26′12″N 100°18′41″E / 5.4368°N 100.3115°E / 5.4368; 100.3115 | [17] | |
Imperial Grande A | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2020 | Relau | 5°20′13″N 100°16′19″E / 5.3369°N 100.2720°E / 5.3369; 100.2720 | [18] | |
Imperial Grande B | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2020 | Relau | 5°20′11″N 100°16′23″E / 5.3365°N 100.2730°E / 5.3365; 100.2730 | [19] | |
Jazz Residence | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2017 | Seri Tanjong Pinang | 5°27′30″N 100°18′37″E / 5.4582°N 100.3102°E / 5.4582; 100.3102 | [20] | |
One Tanjong 1 | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 41 | 2013 | Tanjong Bungah | 5°27′57″N 100°17′36″E / 5.4657°N 100.2933°E / 5.4657; 100.2933 | [21] | |
One Tanjong 2 | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 41 | 2013 | Tanjong Bungah | 5°28′00″N 100°17′38″E / 5.4667°N 100.2939°E / 5.4667; 100.2939 | [22] | |
Tri Pinnacle A | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2018 | Mount Erskine | 5°26′58″N 100°17′46″E / 5.4494°N 100.2960°E / 5.4494; 100.2960 | [23] | |
Tri Pinnacle B | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2018 | Mount Erskine | 5°26′57″N 100°17′44″E / 5.4492°N 100.2955°E / 5.4492; 100.2955 | [24] | |
Tri Pinnacle C | ≈153.0 m | ≈502 ft | 45 | 2018 | Mount Erskine | 5°26′56″N 100°17′42″E / 5.4490°N 100.2951°E / 5.4490; 100.2951 | [25] | |
One Foresta Block 1 | ≈151.0 m | ≈495 ft | 42 | 2019 | Bayan Lepas | 5°17′58″N 100°15′25″E / 5.2994°N 100.2569°E / 5.2994; 100.2569 | [26] | |
One Foresta Block 2 | ≈151.0 m | ≈495 ft | 42 | 2019 | Bayan Lepas | 5°17′58″N 100°15′27″E / 5.2995°N 100.2576°E / 5.2995; 100.2576 | [27] | |
One Foresta Block 3 | ≈151.0 m | ≈495 ft | 42 | 2019 | Bayan Lepas | 5°18′00″N 100°15′31″E / 5.3001°N 100.2586°E / 5.3001; 100.2586 | [28] | |
One Foresta Block 4 | ≈151.0 m | ≈495 ft | 42 | 2019 | Bayan Lepas | 5°18′04″N 100°15′31″E / 5.3012°N 100.2587°E / 5.3012; 100.2587 | [29] | |
City of Dreams Tower 1 | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 40 | 2021 | Seri Tanjong Pinang | 5°26′46″N 100°18′38″E / 5.4461°N 100.3106°E / 5.4461; 100.3106 | [30] | |
City of Dreams Tower 2 | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 40 | 2021 | Seri Tanjong Pinang | 5°26′43″N 100°18′34″E / 5.4452°N 100.3094°E / 5.4452; 100.3094 | [31] | |
Grace Residence | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 44 | 2016 | Jelutong | 5°23′23″N 100°19′02″E / 5.3898°N 100.3171°E / 5.3898; 100.3171 | [32] | |
Novus Residences | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 44 | 2020 | Sungai Nibong | 5°19′56″N 100°17′55″E / 5.3322°N 100.2987°E / 5.3322; 100.2987 | [33] | |
Skyridge Garden Tower A | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 40 | 2019 | Mount Erskine | 5°26′59″N 100°17′54″E / 5.4497°N 100.2983°E / 5.4497; 100.2983 | [34] | |
Skyridge Garden Tower B | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 40 | 2019 | Mount Erskine | 5°26′59″N 100°17′55″E / 5.4498°N 100.2986°E / 5.4498; 100.2986 | [35] | |
Skyview Residence | ≈150.0 m | ≈492 ft | 43 | 2018 | Jelutong | 5°23′57″N 100°18′58″E / 5.3992°N 100.3160°E / 5.3992; 100.3160 | [36] |
Under construction and proposed
This list is composed of buildings over 100 m (328 ft) within George Town that are either under construction or at proposal stage.
Name | Height (m) | Floors | Location | Status |
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Andaman Island Iconic Tower | 260 | 60 | Andaman Island | Proposed |
PICC Iconic Tower | 250 | 63 | Bayan Lepas | Proposed |
Runnymede Bay[37] | 211 | 61 | Northam Road | Proposed |
Urban Suite I | 232 | 52 | Jelutong | Proposed |
Urban Suite II | 178 | 42 | Jelutong | Under construction |
Urban Suite III | 178 | 42 | Jelutong | Under construction |
Setia Sky Ville 2A[38] | 34 | Jelutong | Proposed | |
Setia Sky Ville 1A[38] | 33 | Jelutong | Under construction | |
Setia Sky Ville 1B[38] | 33 | Jelutong | Under construction |
See also
- List of tallest buildings in the world
- List of tallest buildings in Malaysia
- List of tallest buildings in Kuala Lumpur
- List of tallest buildings in Johor Bahru
- List of tallest buildings in Kota Kinabalu
References
General
- Penang Island skyscrapers - Emporis.com
- Penang Island high-rises - Emporis.com
Specific
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- ^ "Menara KOMTAR – The Skyscraper Center". SkyscraperCenter. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Developer treats media reps to evening of food and music". The Star. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ "Arte S Tower 1 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "The Landmark – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "The Gurney Beach Resort Condominium – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "I-Santorini Tower C – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Setia V Residences Tower A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "I-Santorini Tower A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "I-Santorini Tower B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "The Latitude A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "The Latitude B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "3 Residence Tower A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "3 Residence Tower B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "The Rise Collection, South Tower – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Gurney Paragon East Tower – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Gurney Paragon West Tower – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Imperial Grande A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Imperial Grande B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Jazz Residence – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Tanjong 1 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Tanjong 2 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Tri Pinnacle A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Tri Pinnacle B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Tri Pinnacle C – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Foresta Block 1 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Foresta Block 2 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Foresta Block 3 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "One Foresta Block 4 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "City of Dreams Tower 1 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "City of Dreams Tower 2 – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Grace Residence – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Novus Residences – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Skyridge Garden Tower A – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Skyridge Garden Tower B – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Skyview Residence – The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
- ^ "Runnymede Bay". Penang Property Talk. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2017.
- ^ a b c "Setia Sky Ville". Penang Property Talk. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
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