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Figure 2 : An elevation drawing of the Pinnacle ( Photo source : Public Works Department Malaysia )
PARLIAMENT BUILDING ’ S SIGNIFICANT FEATURES
Pinnacle Roof The Pinnacle roof is the main highlight of the entire building . It is uniquely designed with 11 triangular pleated forms that represent the number of the Malaysian Federation ’ s States . These Pinnacles are made of reinforced concrete that has a span of 80 feet in width , 120 feet in length and 60 feet in height . The majestic Pinnacles form the roof structure above the main hall of the Dewan Rakyat .
Precast Terrazzo Fins One of the building ’ s significant architectural features is the decorative precast terrazzo fins which are approximately 11 feet in height and 40 inches in width . Besides being decorative , the fins also act as a sun shading device . The terrazzo fins are installed on the edge of a cantilevered ledge with stainless steel bolts surrounding the
Figure 3 : Cantilever ledge
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