the petronas were the tallest in the world when they were inaugurated in 1999. With a height of 452 metres, the slender twin towers,like two thin pencils,dominate the city of Kuala Lumpur. At the 41st floor, the towers are linked by a bridge, symbolizing a gateway to the city. the american architect cesar pelli designed the skyscraper eight-point star shapes with an island influence to reflect the muslim culture of malaysia.