Aru…Baah

Tanjung Aru has long been a cherished haven for beach lovers and a vibrant marketplace for local vendors offering pickled fruits and the assortment of beach-wares. In reimagining Tanjung Aru, we sought to honour its rich natural and cultural heritage.

Taking inspiration from the fruit of the native casuarina tree, the project “scatters” its structures in the same way the casuarina’s fruit is found throughout the ground where children pick and collect them.

The centre pavilion is designed to encapsulate the essence of communal gathering and cultural celebration. Al-fresco dining spaces invite patrons to indulge in culinary experiences while being caressed by the gentle sea breeze.

All this is set against the backdrop of Kota Kinabalu’s world-renowned, awe-inspiring and majestic sunset.

Project Status: Conceptual