"Petronas Twin Towers," Malaysia

Wonders of Asia, "Petronas Twin Towers," Malaysia

• At 1483 feet high, the Petronas twin towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. The twin giants are the head office of Malaysia's nationalized oil industry.

• The lobbies of the Petronas Towers house the Suria Shopping Center, a luxury hotel, and a concert hall that can seat 840.
  
• Archietect Cesaer Pelli successfully integrated traditional Malaysian building techniques and Islamic stylistic elements into a modern skyscraper. ​ The sky bridge joins the towers at the 41st and 42nd floors. 

Important FACTS to remember of "Petronas Twin Towers",  part of Malaysia Asia. 

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❤️Location: The Petronas Twin Towers are located in the capitol city of Kuala Lumpur, Malasyia.
❤️Construction: They were designed by Cesar Pelli and built during the years 1992-1997.
❤️Size: The towers are 1483 ft high with 88 occupied floors.
❤️Area: Each tower weighs around 300,000 tons and consists of 209,000 cubic yards of concrete.
❤️Exterior: The windows cover an area of 823,000 square ft, with the steel exterior cladding covering 700,000 square fit.
❤️Costs: The construction  costs were over $800 million. 
❤️Use: Tower 1 is the head office of the Malaysian nationalized oil industry, Petronas. Other tenants include the Kuala Lumpur city center shopping mall and hotel complex, an art gallery, and a concert hall that can seat 840.

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