Twin towers construction site

Petronas KLCC Construction

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  • The original site

    The site originally is the Selangor Turf Club, a 100 acre race course slightly off the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur

  • Tower One Contract

    The contract to build Tower 2 is awarded to a Japanese consortium

  • Tower 2 Contract

    The contract to build Tower 2 is awarded to a South Korean consortium

  • Plan to Build Tallest Building in the World

    The KLCC is set to be the tallest one in the world
  • KLCC Excavation

    KLCC Excavation

    Excavation started
  • Excavation for the 2 Towers

    Excavation for the 2 Towers

    Excavation and foundation for the 2 Tower One complete; construction begins.
  • Skybridge

    Skybridge

    Skybridge of the KLCC is lifted into place.
  • Spires of Tower 1 and Tower 2 were completed

    Spires of Tower 1 and Tower 2 were completed

    The tip of the KLCC is completed
  • Tallest Building in The World

    Tallest Building in The World

    Petronas Towers officially declared the world’s tallest buildings
  • KLCC officially opened

    KLCC officially opened

    Opened 2 years after its completion, the KLCC hold the record for the tallest building for 6 years. It still hold the record for the tallest twin structures in the world.