Petronas Twin Towers: The Architecture of High Construction

by Cesar Pelli and Michael J. Crosbie

Book Overview

PETRONAS TWIN TOWERS In a world with jumbo jets, microchips and artificial hearts architecture had appeared to have losts its wonder, but with the building of the petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, now thw tallest buildings on earth, this has changed and their construction has rightfully restored architecture as a world wonder. The towers designed by Cesar Pelli embody the greatest spirit of buildings that reach to the heavens, a spirit born of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470018674
• ISBN13: 9780470018675
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Academy Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 11.0"