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Petronas Tower 1

existing 451.9 m 88 floors 1998

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#3 in Kuala Lumpur
#3 in Malaysia
#19 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	451.9 m
Tip Height	451.9 m
Architectural Height	451.9 m
Main Roof Height	378.5 m
Roof Height	378.5 m
Height Top Floor	375 m
Observation Floor Height	170 m
Floors	88
Completion	1998
Structural Form	supertall building
Main Usage	commercial office
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	Jalan Ampang
City	Kuala Lumpur
Country	Malaysia

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