The Petronas Twin Towers rise as an interlocking pair whose floor plan draws on Islamic geometric forms. Stainless steel, glass, and a high connecting bridge make the complex both an office landmark and a statement of Malaysian design ambitions.
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The two towers are linked high above the street, but their shared geometry begins at ground level. Architect César Pelli based each floor plan on two interlocking squares, forming an eight-pointed star associated with Islamic geometric design.
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- The towers are 451.9 metres tall and have 88 storeys.
- Their floor plates draw on two interlocking squares forming an eight-pointed star.
- The Skybridge connects the towers at Levels 41 and 42.
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