Dubai, Facts About The PETRONAS Twin Towers

The PETRONAS Twin Towers were designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli, a distinctive postmodern style was chosen to create a 21st-century icon for Kuala Lumpur. The Twin Towers symbolises Malaysia's culture and advancement on the world stage. This is shown by a blend of local art and cutting-edge innovation. The interior motifs are a reflection of local handicrafts and weaving patterns, while stainless steel and glass combine beautifully as Islamic patterns. The towers are 'intelligent' structures, built with a system that seamlessly coordinates telecommunications, environment control, power supply, lighting, fire and smoke control, and building security. Standing 452 metres tall, the Petronas Twin Towers retained its world-title (tallest building) claim to fame until 2004 when Taipei's 101 was built, measuring 508 metres tall. Today, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (opened in 2010) retains the spot as the world’s tallest building. Located in the KL city centre, the Petronas Twin Towers’ architecture is Islamic-inspired and the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas Company and other offices. "The door to the infinite" - Cesar Pelli Quick Facts : https://goo.gl/zBKqlk Further read : https://goo.gl/i3C7LT Subscribe on YouTube : https://goo.gl/fdYLlk