The Petronas Towers

The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers and the KLCC Twin Towers, are 88-storey supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. At 451.9 metres (1,483 feet), they are the world's tallest twin skyscrapers. Between 1998 and 2004, they were the tallest buildings in the world. The Petronas Towers remained as the tallest buildings in Malaysia until 2021, when they were surpassed by the Merdeka 118. The Petronas Towers are a major landmark of Kuala Lumpur, along with the nearby Kuala Lumpur Tower and Merdeka 118, and are visible in many places across the city. The Petronas Towers were almost the same height as the World Trade Center (1973-2001). The towers feature a cross section based on Islamic geometry, with a floor plan that expands outwards as it rises upwards. The buildings are clad in stainless steel and glass, with an interlocking system of spandrels and mullions to form a grid on all four facades. The construction of the Petronas Towers was carried out by a consortium of companies from Japan, Canada, China, Australia, Korea and Malaysia. The towers were built on a land reclaimed from Kuala Lumpur's central business district. The towers are connected at the 41st and 42nd floors by a double-decker skybridge, which is the highest in the world. The skybridge serves as an evacuation route and also provides some structural support for the towers in case of an earthquake. The Petronas Towers have been highly acclaimed for their design and engineering; they have won numerous awards including the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award and Best Tall Building in Asia & Australasia by CTBUH. In 2020, they were ranked 9th on the List of World's Greatest Places by Time magazine. The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The buildings are a landmark of the city, and their construction was a major achievement for the country. The towers were designed by Argentine-American architect César Pelli, and their Islamic-inspired design is unique among skyscrapers. The towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art. The towers' cross section is based on a Rub el Hizb, albeit with circular sectors added to meet office space requirements. The circular sectors are similar to the bottom part of the Qutub Minar. The towers are connected by a sky bridge at the 41st and 42nd floors. The sky bridge is 150 meters long and weighs 750 tons. It is the tallest double-decked bridge in the world. The towers were designed to be environment-friendly, with rainwater collected and reused for irrigation and landscape watering. The buildings have tenant guidelines that promote energy efficiency and waste reduction. The Petronas Towers are a shining example of what can be accomplished with innovative architecture and engineering. The Petronas Towers, also known as the Twin Towers, are Malaysian skyscrapers located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The towers feature a double decker skybridge connecting the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors, which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. The bridge is 170 m (558 ft) above the ground and 58.4 m (192 ft) long, weighing 750 tons. The same floor is also known as the podium, since visitors going to higher levels have to change elevators here. The skybridge is open to all visitors, but tickets are limited to about 1,000 people per day, and must be obtained on a first-come. The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until they were surpassed by Taipei 101. They remain the tallest twin towers in the world. The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The buildings are a landmark of Malaysia, and are a part of the Petronas Center. The towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004, until they were surpassed by Taipei 101. The skybridge also acts as a safety device, so that in the event of a fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the skybridge to the other tower. The total evacuation triggered by a bomb hoax on 12 September 2001 (the day after the September 11 attacks destroyed the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City) showed that the bridge would not be useful if both towers need to be emptied simultaneously, as the capacity of the staircases was insufficient for such an event. Plans thus call for the lifts to be used if both towers need to be evacuated, and a successful drill following the revised plan was conducted in 2005. The bridges are open to all ticketed visitors during normal visiting hours. Visitors are not allowed to bring food and drinks onto the bridge. The visit starts with a security check at Bridge B on Level 41 and ends at Sky Lounge on Level 86. Admission tickets are valid for one visit only and must be used on the day of purchase. The visit duration is approximately 30 minutes. Tours operate daily from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm, with last admission at 8:00 pm. The towers have become an icon of modern Malaysia, appearing in numerous local films and television programs. American rock band Linkin Park shot their music video for "Breaking the Habit" on top of one of the towers, while local singer Yuna Zarai filmed her music video for "Dan Sebenarnya" inside one of its bathrooms (acquired through winning a radio contest). In addition, global pop sensation Psy filmed his viral hit Gangnam Style music video partly on location here; he is seen riding an imaginary horse on an escalator inside one of its shopping malls (Suria KLCC), as well as atop one of its outdoor helipads. The towers have also been featured in various international films such as Entrapment (1999), Indo-Chinese action film The Myth (2005) starring Jackie Chan and directed by Stanley Tong, and way back in 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun where it doubles as Scaramanga's hideout which is accessible only via cable car from Phi Phi Island. More recent films that has featured these iconic buildings include Ming Dynasty-set action flick The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) once again starring Jackie Chan along with Jet Li, and finally Chinese historical epic dramaWolf Warriors 2 (2017) which is currently China's highest-grossing film ever.