The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, photographed from a ground-level perspective looking up. The towers are connected by a sky bridge and framed by a clear blue sky and palm leaves in the foreground.

Petronas Towers (Malaysia)

A record-breaking 12,000 m³ concrete pour in 42 hours

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the tallest buildings in the world at the time of their completion.

They are still the tallest twin towers in the world today and stand approximately 460 m high. The maximum concrete height is 384 m on level 84 of the 88 levels accessible to the public. The last four floors are constructed of steel.

Heidelberg Materials was the exclusive ready-mixed concrete supplier for this prestigious project and successfully produced and pumped 160,000 m³ of high-strength concrete for the structures. The twin tower’s foundation was one of the largest continuous concrete pours in the region at the time – 12,000 m³ in a single pour within 42 hours.

Project Data

  • 1998

    Completion

  • Architect: César Pelli

    Additional facts

Malaysia

Two tall, symmetrical skyscrapers connected by a bridge span under a cloudy sky. The structure is made of concrete and glass and stands prominently against the skyline.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Heidelberg Materials

The Petronas Twin Towers at night, illuminated against a dark sky. These towers are notable for their height and architectural design, featuring a postmodern style with Islamic-inspired details.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Fotolia

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, photographed from a ground-level perspective looking up. The towers are connected by a sky bridge and framed by a clear blue sky and palm leaves in the foreground.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Peter Adams

Two tall, symmetrical skyscrapers connected by a bridge span under a cloudy sky. The structure is made of concrete and glass and stands prominently against the skyline.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Heidelberg Materials

The Petronas Twin Towers at night, illuminated against a dark sky. These towers are notable for their height and architectural design, featuring a postmodern style with Islamic-inspired details.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Fotolia

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, photographed from a ground-level perspective looking up. The towers are connected by a sky bridge and framed by a clear blue sky and palm leaves in the foreground.

Petronas Towers, Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Malaysia

Peter Adams