Petronas Towers : the architecture of high construction / Cesar Pelli and Michael J. Crosbie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pelli, Cesar.

Contributor:

Crosbie, Michael J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Menara Berkembar Petronas (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia).

Skyscrapers--Malaysia--Kuala Lumpur.

Skyscrapers.

Buildings--Malaysia--Kuala Lumpur.

Buildings.

Malaysia--Kuala Lumpur.

Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur).

Local Subjects:

Petronas Towers (Kuala Lumpur).

Physical Description:

128 pages : color illustrations; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Chichester [U.K.] ; New York : Wiley-Academy, 2001.

Summary:

The Towers embody the great spirit of buildings that reach to the heavens, a spirit born of the American mid-West and now found all over the world. They also reflect the latest technology in making tall buildings, with modern materials such as stainless steel cladding which makes their spires glisten on the horizon. The design of the Petronas Towers began with an international design competition. In June 1991, eight firms were asked to provide a general plan for the Kuala Lumpur City Centre and a more detailed design for two towers to be occupied by Petronas, the national petroleum company of Malaysia. The Petronas Towers were expected to define a gateway, "a place that people can identify as unique to Malaysia." It was never discussed that the towers should become the tallest buildings in the world, only they be beautiful.

Contents:

Restoring Architecture's Wonder 6

Petronas Towers 7

Site and Design 16

Construction 30

Symbol and Gateway 66

Material Presence 82

Public Realm 116.

ISBN:

0471495476

OCLC:

45829011