Le Nouvel KLCC: Jean Nouvel's Freehold Vertical-Garden Towers Opposite the Petronas Twin Towers

Le Nouvel KLCC trades at a median of about RM2,780 psf, per EdgeProp, across two freehold towers of 49 and 43 storeys on Jalan Ampang, directly opposite the Petronas Twin Towers. Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning French architect Jean Nouvel for Wing Tai Asia and completed in 2017, it is the most architecturally distinctive residence in Kuala Lumpur.

Key facts: only 195 residences, the smallest two-bedroom at about 1,722 sq ft, and 2026 asking prices of around RM2,500 - 2,800 psf.

Le Nouvel KLCC in brief

Address	152 Jalan Ampang, opposite the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC
Developer	Wing Tai Asia, through Hartamaju Sdn Bhd
Architect	Jean Nouvel (Ateliers Jean Nouvel)
Design team	Patrick Blanc (vertical gardens), Koichiro Ikebuchi (interiors), Hervé Descottes (lighting)
Towers	Two, of 49 and 43 storeys
Residences	195: 78 in Tower 1, 117 in Tower 2, including simplex units and penthouses
Tenure	Freehold
Completion	2017
Sizes	Two-bedrooms from about 1,722 sq ft; three-bedrooms 2,110 - 2,895 sq ft; largest type 5,791 sq ft

The residence: why Le Nouvel reads as luxury

A building by one of the great architects of our time

Very few residential towers in Asia carry a Pritzker laureate’s signature. Jean Nouvel’s latticed façade gives residents privacy while framing the view.

Robb Report Malaysia describes the green façade as the highest in the world, with about 200 tropical plant species selected by Patrick Blanc. In a city of glass towers, it is recognisable at a glance, and that scarcity is part of what owners buy.

Specified to a gallery standard

According to Robb Report, interiors by the Japanese designer Koichiro Ikebuchi set Greek marble floors against Poggenpohl kitchens with Miele appliances and Lema wardrobes from Italy. Lighting designer Hervé Descottes worked to maximise natural light.

A pool deck on level 7 joins the two towers, and a SkyBridge connects them again on level 34.

Large units and a private lift lobby

There are no compact investor units here. The smallest two-bedroom is about 1,722 sq ft, larger than many KLCC three-bedrooms, and three-bedrooms run to 2,895 sq ft.

The largest type, T1-A9, measures 5,791 sq ft, with five bedrooms, a junior master suite, a guest room and a private lift lobby, according to PropertyGuru’s project description. For buyers seeking a large luxury unit in KLCC, these floor plans are hard to match.

The address: the Twin Towers across the road

The building is about 150 metres, or two to three minutes’ walk, from KLCC. Robb Report places the KLCC LRT stop at its doorstep, with Ampang Park station a little further along Jalan Ampang.

Suria KLCC, Avenue K and the morning walk through KLCC Park are all within easy reach along with the embassy belt of Jalan Ampang.

The numbers: Le Nouvel KLCC prices in 2026

Asking prices in 2026:

• EdgeProp, September - October 2026: several sale listings from about RM5.3 million to RM5.64 million.
• EdgeProp agent listings: asking about RM2,512 psf and RM2,829 psf.
• PropertyGuru: average asking psf of about RM2,650 - 2,796 for two-, three- and four-bedroom units.

Transacted prices:

• EdgeProp: a median of RM2,780 psf over the past 48 months, within a range of RM2,030 - 3,309 psf. Historical high: RM3,937 psf for a 3,671 sq ft unit in August 2020. Historical low: RM1,896 psf in June 2018.
• PropertyGuru: a range of RM2,265 - 3,659 psf.
• NAPIC via list.my: one recorded subsale at RM14 million, or RM3,814 psf, for a large unit.

At launch, PropertyGuru’s 2016 review gave guidance of about RM2,500 psf and above, so recorded deals now sit modestly above the launch level. That is a rare result in a KLCC market where many towers have resold below their developer prices.

Rents and rental yield

PropertyGuru rental listings in 2026:

Layout	Size	Asking rent per month	Asking rent psf
2 bedrooms, partly furnished	1,722 sq ft	RM9,500	RM5.5
2 bedrooms, fully furnished	1,722 sq ft	RM11,000 - 11,500	RM6.4 - 6.7
2 bedrooms	1,830 sq ft	RM9,500 - 10,000	RM5.2 - 5.5
2 bedrooms, fully furnished	1,894 sq ft	RM12,500	RM6.6
3 bedrooms	2,895 sq ft	RM16,000	RM5.5

EdgeProp rental listings show some units at RM12,000 - 18,000 a month.

Gross yield working, higher basis first:

• Against PropertyGuru’s average asking price of RM2,650 - 2,796 psf, a 1,722 sq ft two-bedroom at RM11,000 a month yields about 2.7 - 2.9%.
• At the transacted median of RM2,780 psf, the same two-bedroom is worth about RM4.79 million. At RM11,000 a month, or RM132,000 a year, that is a gross yield of about 2.8%.
• A 2,895 sq ft three-bedroom at the same median, about RM8.05 million, renting at RM16,000 a month yields about 2.4%.
• EdgeProp’s own implied rental yield for the building is 2.56%.

All are gross, on asking rents, before maintenance, furnishing, vacancy and tax. Le Nouvel is bought for architecture and capital preservation, with income secondary.

How it compares

Le Nouvel shows what architecture is worth: buyers pay about RM2,780 psf and accept yields under 3%. TRX Residences, in Tun Razak Exchange, trades at a median of about RM2,265 psf over 560 recorded deals, with asking-rent yields of about 5%, nearly double.

TRX’s demand is built in: the MRT Line 1 and Line 2 interchange inside the district, a 10-acre rooftop park and about 30,000 people already working there. For buyers who want luxury and income, TRX offers both. Read why TRX is Kuala Lumpur’s new prime address for the detail, and our guide to new launches in TRX for 2026.

Against other Asian capitals, the frame widens. Our KL vs Asia radius maps show that RM5 million buys about 3,043 sq ft near KLCC, against 372 sq ft in Hong Kong, 665 in Singapore and 699 in Tokyo. See also luxury housing in Kuala Lumpur 2026 and KLCC new launches.

What to weigh

• A modest rental yield. At roughly 2.4-2.8% gross on the transacted basis, rents trail the price per square foot. Buyers who need income are better served elsewhere.
• Thin trading. With only 195 residences, transactions are few and medians move with each sale.
• Living walls need care. Vertical gardens need specialist upkeep, which is built into maintenance charges and the sinking fund.

Our view

Le Nouvel KLCC is a collector’s residence: a Pritzker laureate’s towers, Patrick Blanc’s gardens and floor plans that start where most KLCC homes end. Recorded deals have held above the 2016 launch guidance.

Buy it as one buys a signed piece of design, for the object and for capital preservation. The 1,722 sq ft two-bedrooms are the practical entry; the larger plans hold the rarity.

For buyers who want income as well, Tun Razak Exchange is the stronger case, at close to twice the yield.

Frequently asked questions

Who designed Le Nouvel KLCC?

The French architect Jean Nouvel, a Pritzker Prize laureate, with vertical gardens by botanist Patrick Blanc, interiors by Koichiro Ikebuchi and lighting by Hervé Descottes. The developer is Wing Tai Asia.

Is Le Nouvel KLCC freehold?

Yes. Le Nouvel KLCC is freehold, completed in 2017.

How much does a unit at Le Nouvel cost?

2026 sale listings on EdgeProp run from about RM5.3 million, with asking prices around RM2,500 - 2,800 psf. EdgeProp’s median transacted price over the past four years is about RM2,780 psf.

What is the rent at Le Nouvel KLCC?

Two-bedroom units of 1,722 - 1,894 sq ft ask about RM9,500 - 12,500 a month, and a 2,895 sq ft unit about RM16,000, according to PropertyGuru listings.

How many units are there?

195 residences across two towers of 49 and 43 storeys: 78 in Tower 1 and 117 in Tower 2.

Can foreigners buy at Le Nouvel?

Yes, subject to Kuala Lumpur’s RM1 million minimum price for foreign buyers and state consent. Every unit here is above that threshold. See our foreign buyer guide for costs and taxes.

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This article is general market information, not investment advice. Asking prices and rents are from public listings dated in the text and may change; transacted figures are from the sources listed.