Petronas Towers

The petronas Twin Towers were the tallest buildings in the world until Taipei 101, as measured to the top of their structural components the building. The Petronas Twin Towers remain the tallest twin building in the world. The Petronas Twin Towers’ spires are classified as architectural details and rise to 452 m, giving it the greatest structural height until Taipei 101. Talking advantage of the rules governing building measurements has generated controversy over the towers’ claim to the title. However, the tradition of including the spire on top of a building and not including the antenna dates back to the rivalry between the Chrysler Building and the 40 Wall Street.