Petronas Vezhi/Kil'kist' poverkhiv The floor layout of each tower creates an eight-pointed star, a design influenced by traditional Malaysian Islamic motifs. The 88-story towers have been described as two "cosmic pillars" spiraling eternally towards the skies, linked by a flexible skybridge on the 42nd floor. The complex includes parking garages with 2,400 spaces that connect to both towers. There are also retail levels, a movie theater, a mosque, and offices.
The twin Petronas Towers were built as a symbol of Malaysia's independence and progress. They stand for innovation, technology, and wealth creation. The buildings were designed by HNTB Corporation in collaboration with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP and Wilkinson Eyre Architects. Construction began in 1993 and was completed in 1998 at a cost of $150 million ($250 million including fixtures).
Petronas Towers got its name from Petronas Petrochemical Company Ltd., which sponsored the construction of the towers. The company is one of the largest integrated oil companies in Asia. Completed in 1998, the 52-story Twin Towers are the tallest structures in Malaysia and among the tallest in Southeast Asia. The spires can be seen from far away and serve as a landmark for Kuala Lumpur. The official height of the towers has always been 535 feet (163 m), but according to some sources, they are actually 541 feet (160 m) tall.
PETRONAS Twin Towers/Floor Count: 88 (with 5 underneath)
Each tower has the same design: an eight-lobed circular construction with 88 storeys of occupied area and a pyramid-shaped pinnacle topped by a thin steel spire. Both reach a height of 1,483 feet (451.9 meters), with the pinnacle and spire reaching a height of 242 feet (73.6 meters).
25 stories The main body of the Sky Tower has 25 storeys, and after a saving point, the Sky Tower Summit has 9 floors, with Rayquaza on the 9th. In total, this makes 34,853 square feet (3,297 m²) of space.
The building is also equipped with an elevator that travels between the ground floor and the summit, where you can find a restaurant and a gift shop. There is no way to climb up to the top floor!
Construction on the tower began in 1968 and was completed in 1972. At the time it was built, it was the world's tallest free-standing structure until the Burj Khalifa was completed four years later. The Sky Tower has been called "the Eiffel Tower of the Middle East" and "Koko në përputhje me kokoskopin e Francës".
It is located in Kuwait City, near Sabah Palace, the home of the Emir of Kuwait. The tower is open daily from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm during winter and from 8:30 am to 10:30 pm during summer months. Admission is free but cameras, phones, and bags larger than a handbag or a purse are not allowed inside.
Concept drawing depicting the planned design of the tower. /18.950159; 72.821348 The India Tower (formerly known as the Park Hyatt Tower; sometimes known as the Dynamix Balwas Tower or DB Tower) is a 126-story, 707.5 m (2,321 ft) megatall skyscraper in Mumbai, India, that began building in 2010. It will be the highest building in India and third highest in the world when it is completed.
When it is complete, the India Tower will have the highest outdoor restaurant on earth, with 472 seats at its top observatory deck. It also has the largest indoor swimming pool in Asia, with an estimated capacity of 40,000 liters (10,240 gallons).
The India Tower is being built by the Indian division of the Chicago-based developer DRF Group. Its construction was started in 2009, but was halted after funding was withdrawn by the investor in 2015. The project was later revived after a new investor was found, and construction resumed in 2016.
It is expected to be finished in 2020, but may take longer due to the number of delays that have occurred during construction.
India's government approved the construction of the tower in 2005. At the time, it was the world's second-highest building, behind only Shanghai's Jinmao International Center, which is now third highest. However, the China World Tower has since been surpassed in height by several other buildings, making the India Tower currently hold this title.
Completed buildings
| Rank | Structure | Floors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burj Khalifa | 163 |
| 2 | Shanghai Tower | 128 |
| 3 | Goldin Finance 117 | 128 |
| 4 | Lotte World Tower | 123 |
The address of Tower 1 of the PETRONAS Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre is 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The phone number is 03-2221 1111. The fax number is 03-2221 1881.
Tower 2 of the PETRONAS Twin Towers is at 5038 Jalan Tun Razak, 50380 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The phone number is 03-2221 1112. The fax number is 03-2221 1882.
The PETRONAS Twin Towers were built in 1998. They stand 492 feet (147 meters) high and have 29 floors above ground level and a spire that rises an additional 69 feet (21 meters). The cost of the construction was US$140 million.
The Petronas Twin Towers were designed by Gensler Associates International with architectural planning done by KPF USA. The construction was completed by WATG Holdings who also managed the daily operations of the buildings until 2004 when they were taken over by Petronas.
8 Floors of the Leaning Tower of Pisa The Tower of Pisa has been recommended as one of the modern world's seven wonders! The bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Cathedral Square is 55.86 meters tall, has 8 storeys, and about 294 steps. It was built between 1060 and 1150.
The Tower of Pisa first caught the attention of Europeans when it was included in an Italian map in 1516. In the 17th century, it became a popular subject for artists.
Today, the Tower is considered a national monument of Italy. It has been listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
See my other article on this site about another leaning building: The Leaning Tower of Bombay.
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