Petronas Towers, Kuala Lampur, Malaysia: Ethnically Artistic
Iconic and beautiful Petronas Tower has been remarkable for many reasons. Firstly from 1998-2004 it has hold the record of world’s tallest building which leads to the second reason – due to iconic status of Petronas Tower, Malaysia has come to the world’s stature. As the structure itself speaks that it was the tribute to Islamic culture. It was designed by leading Argentine - North American architect César Pelli who has given postmodern style to the twin towers. The Petronas Towers situated in Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lampur has started with its construction in 1 March 1993 and completed in 1997. But the inauguration has taken place in 1998. Petronas Towers are 452 meters and 88 storey multi-functional twin towers which is the biggest tourist attraction in Malaysia. Whole tower is designed as an growing one by one Rub el Hizb symbols (important sign in Islamic Culture). Rub el Hizb is two squares overlapping each other with circle in the centre. This high rise sky scar...