Kuala Lumpur City Center is one of the largest real estate developments of the world. This vast abode of business and entertainment centers is popularly defined as a city within a city.
The Kuala Lumpur City Center is built over a land area of 1.67 million sq. meters or 18 million sq. feet. It is the commercial hub of the city that offers an array of retail outlets, convention centers, hotels, residential complexes, parks, entertainment junctions and the famous Petronas Twin Tower.
This magnificent peace of architecture, outlined on a 22-hectare or 50 acres of Park land, was designed and constructed by Klages, Carter, Vail and Partners. The construction of the entire site has been executed in two phases. The first phase of the city, constructed in 1992, constitutes of a Public Park spread over 50 acres of land, a mosque and a two district cooling centers. It also comprises some prominent structures of the city, which includes:
Petronas Twin Tower: This is a masterpiece of state of the art technology, engineering and intelligence. It is an 88-storied magnificent structure with two identical towers connected by a double-decked sky bridge at the 41st and 42nd floors. It houses a number of offices, restaurants, and an observatory and is counted amongst the tallest structures of the world.
Suria KLCC: Built over an area of 1.5 million square feet, Suria KLCC is huge shopping center spread over six stories. It houses some of the most expensive brands of the world and is a popular shopping joint, especially for the elite class and tourists.
Menara Maxis: Menara Maxis is another splendid peace of architecture sited at the KLCC. It is 212-meter tall building with 49 floors
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constructed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo & Associates. The building was opened to the public in the year 1998.
Menara Exxonmobil: Menara Exxonmobil is a 30 storied building located within the KLCC.
Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur is a magnificent hotel building with 32 stories. It is an ideal lodging destination, both for business travelers and vacationers, sited amidst the sprawling beauty of the KLCC.
The second phase of the City Center in Kuala Lumpur comprises an array of eateries, shopping arcades, children parks, discotheques, banks, health clubs, fashion and art galleries. It also constitutes:
Kuala Lumpur Convention Center: The Kuala Lumpur Convention Center is an indispensable part of the KLCC and the city itself. Spread over a 40-hectare land area, it is a popular exhibition and convention center of the city.
Residential Complex: Apart from the various entertainment spots and business centers, KLCC also houses a huge residential complex, with several apartments and condominiums.
While at the City Center of Kuala Lumpur the visitors are offered with innumerable entertainment facilities. Art lovers can visit the fine art galleries or witness the cultural events or enjoy the melodious music played by the orchestra while the shoppers can enjoy at the huge shopping arena of the city center. A stroll in the lush green parks and a sumptuous meal at the exclusive restaurants housed within add to the pleasure of being at the Kuala Lumpur City Center.
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