While Malaysia is located in a region with low to moderate seismic activity, occasional tremors—mainly from distant earthquakes along the Sumatran fault—can be felt, especially in high-rise buildings. In response to growing awareness of seismic risk in Southeast Asia, Malaysia has updated its building regulations to reflect the rare but potential risk.

Designed for Resilience

The Lantern Bangsar was designed with these safety considerations in mind. Although our development received planning approval before the formal gazetting of Eurocode 8 in Malaysia (December 2021), our structural design incorporates the relevant seismic provisions outlined in the Eurocode 8 (EN 1998) standard. This ensures that the building is engineered to effectively withstand earthquake-induced forces, consistent with the most recent guidelines applied to high-rise construction.

What is Eurocode 8?

Eurocode 8 is the European standard for the design of earthquake-resistant structures. It sets out performance requirements to ensure that buildings can:

• Resist seismic forces without collapse,
• Protect life and limit damage during rare seismic events, and
• Maintain essential safety features even under strong ground motion.

This includes attention to factors such as structural ductility, energy dissipation, and controlled deformation—all critical in maintaining stability during earthquakes.

Why This Matters

• Peace of Mind: Residents and stakeholders can be confident that The Lantern Bangsar meets internationally recognized earthquake safety criteria.
• Regulatory Alignment: The design approach reflects both current local regulations and Eurocode 8 practices, which are increasingly adopted in Malaysia.
• Future-Proofing: As awareness of regional seismic risks increases, compliance with these standards ensures long-term safety and durability.
  

The Lantern Bangsar was designed not just to stand tall—but to stand safe.