CITY FOCUS | KUALA LUMPUR
‘ The Petronas Towers stand at 451.9m tall and have become a symbol of national advancement , culture and pride ’ each Tower ’ s floor plate is based on simple Islamic geometric forms of two interlocking squares , creating a shape of eight-pointed stars . Architecturally , these forms describe important Islamic principles of unity within unity , harmony , stability and rationality ,” states the towers ’ official website . The towers feature cutting edge smart technologies that enable seamless coordination of power , lighting , safety , fire and smoke control , security and telecommunications .
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