TRANSFORMING THE RETAIL LANDSCAPE

International real estate group Lendlease is developing its largest integrated development in Asia-the new social heart of Kuala Lumpur, The Exchange TRX

- ELIZA THOMAS

The Exchange TRX sits at the heart of the city-defining Tun Razak Exchange, Malaysia's first international financial district modelled after Canary Wharf in London, Marina Bay in Singapore and the International Financial Centre in Hong Kong.

The Exchange TRX will be a progressive retail destination that brings international placemaking designs and sustainability standards to Malaysia. Its retail partnerships will offer over 400 experience stores, spanning four levels, featuring new-to-market brands, statement stores and reimagined store formats. The Exchange TRX will be home to a wide variety of the dining concepts with unique food and beverage precincts-The Food Exchange introduces a modern twist to traditional Malaysian hawker food with live events, cooking shows and pop-up stores; an International Food Hall at Concourse Dining; a scenic al fresco Dining Terrace; and Park & Premium Dining surrounded by lush greenery and nature.

A distinct feature of The Exchange TRX is the 10ac rooftop public park that delivers an activated park experience, offering open spaces with cascading greenery into the retail, water features and beautiful shaded areas for quiet enjoyment, alfresco dining, multiple spaces for community and entertainment events, sports and children's play areas.

We speak to Mitch Wilson, Project Director of The Exchange TRX and Head of Retail at Lendlease Malaysia, to find out what else we can expect from The Exchange TRX.

What are the concepts or features of The Exchange TRX that makes it stand out?