Petronas Towers VS. WTC Towers

Travis007 · September 21st, 2005, 03:39 AM

Two of the most famous twin towers in skyscraper history. Both set of twins are iconic and have/had a great impact of their respective skyline. I think this would all depend on your taste in architecture. Do you prefer boxier 70's style buildings or ultra-modern buildings?

I choose Petronas.

Petronas

WTC

FLscraper · September 21st, 2005, 04:15 AM

WTC for paving the way for towers like Patronas.

***Sinjin P.*** · August 3rd, 2006, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLscraper

WTC for paving the way for towers like Patronas.

DarkFenX · September 21st, 2005, 04:34 AM

Petronas

STR · September 21st, 2005, 05:37 AM

Travis007 · September 22nd, 2005, 12:38 AM

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WTC Towers, NYC

That is what a skyscraper should look like. It's what people visualize when they think of the term skyscraper.

Meh...that doesn't mean much. It's just like the concept of a drawing of a house is simply a triangle and square. Buildings like Petronas force people to think out-side the box, which is good.

Fallen Blade · September 22nd, 2005, 01:14 AM

The World Trade Center.

It was just brilliant in it's simplicity. The Towers proved that boxes could be gorgeous if done right. (Sears' would be another example) Plus, I love how massive they looked from any vantage point. And the symbolism! Like a previous poster mentioned, they were a symbol of Business, Prosperity, and Capitalism. So naturally I'm biased.

Petronas' are beautiful in their own right, but I'd take the WTC over them.

TalB · September 21st, 2005, 08:00 PM

I would say the Twins b/c the were a symbol to the world, and they did not cheat for height.

James Foong · September 21st, 2005, 08:35 PM

I would say the PETRONAS b/c they were an ICONIC to the world, and they did not MEAN for height.

crazyevildude · September 21st, 2005, 10:46 PM

Petronas

ferrariguy · September 21st, 2005, 11:28 PM

Petronas
WTC looks like box

FM 2258 · September 22nd, 2005, 12:07 AM

WTC Towers, NYC

That is what a skyscraper should look like. It's what people visualize when they think of the term skyscraper.

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Originally Posted by TalB

I would say the Twins b/c the were a symbol to the world, and they did not cheat for height.

Also what this guy said, they didn't cheat either. Plus the WTC meant BUSINESS.

Siopao · September 22nd, 2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FM 2258

WTC Towers, NYC

That is what a skyscraper should look like. It's what people visualize when they think of the term skyscraper.

And the petronas refuses to blend in

Azn_chi_boi · September 22nd, 2005, 12:39 AM

WTC, too bad they are gone

Siopao · September 22nd, 2005, 12:43 AM

I like it how the petronas glows at night

firulais2005 · September 22nd, 2005, 01:30 AM

The Twin Towers

DïegôLG · September 22nd, 2005, 01:34 AM

Petronas Towers, just beautiful

Louman · September 22nd, 2005, 01:48 AM

You can probably store the Petronas Towers inside the WTC. They were so huge!

SpotlessMind · September 22nd, 2005, 01:52 AM

It's hard seeing those WTC pics. Hard to believe they are... really gone.

Chino_waro · September 22nd, 2005, 02:01 AM

WTC. they seem alot bigger

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September 21st, 2005, 03:39 AM	#1
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September 22nd, 2005, 01:14 AM	#7
Fallen Blade Conservative Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Under The Heavens Posts: 5 Likes (Received): 0	The World Trade Center. It was just brilliant in it's simplicity. The Towers proved that boxes could be gorgeous if done right. (Sears' would be another example) Plus, I love how massive they looked from any vantage point. And the symbolism! Like a previous poster mentioned, they were a symbol of Business, Prosperity, and Capitalism. So naturally I'm biased. Petronas' are beautiful in their own right, but I'd take the WTC over them. __________________ The Alpha of The Omega.

September 21st, 2005, 04:15 AM	#2
FLscraper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 73 Likes (Received): 0	WTC for paving the way for towers like Patronas.

September 21st, 2005, 08:00 PM	#8
TalB BANNED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pleasantville, NY Posts: 7,587 Likes (Received): 0	I would say the Twins b/c the were a symbol to the world, and they did not cheat for height.

September 21st, 2005, 08:35 PM	#9
James Foong Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 2,392 Likes (Received): 1	I would say the PETRONAS b/c they were an ICONIC to the world, and they did not MEAN for height.

September 21st, 2005, 10:46 PM	#10
crazyevildude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cardiff Posts: 1,128 Likes (Received): 16	Petronas

September 21st, 2005, 11:28 PM	#11
ferrariguy BANNED Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 100 Likes (Received): 0	Petronas WTC looks like box

September 22nd, 2005, 12:39 AM	#14
Azn_chi_boi BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bridgeport + Chinatown, Chicago Posts: 4,258 Likes (Received): 0	WTC, too bad they are gone

September 22nd, 2005, 12:43 AM	#15
Siopao Moon, where are you? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,393 Likes (Received): 0	I like it how the petronas glows at night

September 22nd, 2005, 01:30 AM	#16
firulais2005 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 220 Likes (Received): 0	The Twin Towers

September 22nd, 2005, 01:34 AM	#17
DïegôLG Sexy Touch Feeling Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: L e ó n / Z a g r e b Posts: 5,799 Likes (Received): 149	Petronas Towers, just beautiful

September 22nd, 2005, 01:48 AM	#18
Louman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manila / Los Angeles Posts: 802 Likes (Received): 0	You can probably store the Petronas Towers inside the WTC. They were so huge!

September 22nd, 2005, 01:52 AM	#19
SpotlessMind Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC/Amsterdam Posts: 498 Likes (Received): 12	It's hard seeing those WTC pics. Hard to believe they are... really gone. __________________ אם תרצו אין זו אגדה

September 22nd, 2005, 02:01 AM	#20
Chino_waro Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Panama Posts: 1,193 Likes (Received): 1	WTC. they seem alot bigger

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