The 88-storey towers were built using mostly reinforced concrete, with steel-and-glass facade to resemble Islamic motifs, a religion followed by the majority of Malaysia. The cross section of the tower resembles Rub el Hizb, further solidifies the Islamic motif in the tower design.
Public area[edit]
Main articles: As Syakirin Mosque and KLCC Park
At the centre of the property lies KLCC Park. The park is one of the last designs of notable Brazilian park designer Roberto Burle Marx. The park holds a jogging track, a public swimming pool, several children's playground and a man made lake complete with water fountains.
The are also has a mosque known as As Syakirin Mosque which has the capacity to hold 12,000 people. Naturally, many religious activities such as Friday prayers is conducted here.
Access[edit]
Main article: KLCC LRT station
Public transport[edit]
Public transport is abundant in the area as it is being served by Kelana Jaya Line through KLCC LRT station. It is also a bus hub for RapidKL bus network, the largest public transport operator in Kuala Lumpur.
A dedicated taxi stand, which utilised the coupon system, is available at the shopping mall entrance. Patrons who do not wish to use the system has the option to walk up to taxi stand which is situated on the main road.
Road network[edit]
Although the area is bordered by 5 main roads, main road access is through Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Ampang - Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway. AKLEH access is quite unique in the sense that the highway has direct tunnel access to the area's underground parking garage will the other road access has drop off point as well as parking garage access.
KLCC also has built an underground tunnel to connect the area to Jalan Ampang directly.
Other access[edit]
The developer(PETRONAS) has spent RM100 million as part of its social contribution programme to build an elevated, air-conditioned walkway from the KLCC to Bukit Bintang.