Westin Residences Penang wins EPEA 2026 top high-rise development in Northern Malaysia
Macrovest Sdn Bhd’s 69-storey, 498-unit Westin Residences Penang, the tallest residential tower in Penang and the first Westin-branded residence in Malaysia, won the Top Development (Northern Malaysia) title in the high-rise category at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2026. The proje
Macrovest Sdn Bhd’s Westin Residences Penang, rising 69 storeys above the Gurney Bay waterfront in northern George Town, has been named the Top Development (Northern Malaysia) in the high-rise category at the EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards (EPEA) 2026. The 498-unit tower is the tallest residential building in Penang and the first Westin-branded residence in Malaysia, blending the hospitality brand’s wellness philosophy with private-home comfort.
The development comprises 165 two-bedroom units, 271 three-bedroom units, 57 four-bedroom units, and five units with five or more bedrooms. Designed by Penang-based Arkitek Permata Sdn Bhd together with Singapore’s SAA Architects Pte Ltd, the tower’s fluid facade evokes sea movement, while its orientation captures views of the Straits of Malacca, Gurney Bay’s park, and Penang Hill.
Landscaped by Penang-based Permata Green Sdn Bhd, the podium gardens draw on the tropical lushness of the Penang Botanic Gardens and the shoreline of the Straits of Malacca. Features include a 50m lap pool, a vitality pool finished in 12 shades of glass tiles, outdoor dining pavilions with herb planters, and fitness islands along circuit loops. Graceful aquatic monuments echo the historic sculptures of Gurney Drive, while native granite pays tribute to the original Botanic Gardens quarry.
Westin Residences Penang is targeting GreenRE Silver AA provisional certification from Malaysia’s Real Estate and Housing Developers Association. The building envelope uses high-performance glazing and a double-roof configuration to reduce solar heat gain. LED lighting, regenerative lifts, and energy-efficient air conditioners are expected to improve operational carbon performance by about 12.9 per cent. Rooftop solar panels generate clean electricity, and water-saving fittings are projected to cut residents’ water use by around 40 per cent. Harvested rainwater irrigates the gardens, and about a third of living spaces are designed for natural cross-ventilation. Electric-vehicle charging infrastructure covers about 53 per cent of parking bays.
