Twin Towers

KLCC

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Video by Mariam Almohannadi

The Twin Towers were built in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which are placed on a central axis, framing a doorway to the infinite with the Sky Bridge and xompleted in 1998. They are the world’s tallest buildings dominating the skyline with Height of 452 meters. They reflect the latest technology in making tall buildings and characterizes the central area of Kuala Lumpur. The architectural design of floor plan is based on simple Islamic geometric squares creating a shape of eight-pointed stars that reflect unity, harmony, stability and rationality. The creation of more space based on placing eight semicircles in the angles of the corners to create more floor space. The use of modern materials, including cladding of stainless steel, that echoes the forms of traditional Malaysian architecture.

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