Petronas Towers VS. WTC Towers - Page 5

Pelha · August 22nd, 2006, 03:18 AM

World Trade Center!

tuga14 · August 22nd, 2006, 03:57 AM

petronas

alsen · August 22nd, 2006, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strifedaniel

WTC

my reason:

D-res · August 22nd, 2006, 08:03 AM

fuck patriotical biases. petronas is a more attractive structer than the late WTC, period

dougtheengineer · August 22nd, 2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-res

fuck patriotical biases. petronas is a more attractive structer than the late WTC, period

YESSIR, you laid that one down, lol.

sdtj · August 23rd, 2006, 02:09 AM

WTC NYC OFCOURSE...... The original twins for ever.

Very Controversial · August 23rd, 2006, 06:02 AM

Petronas, but WTC is also good looking.

Alweron · September 14th, 2006, 04:23 PM

There is no question about it! Petronas towers look so much better. WTC towers are (was

) quite boring after all.

Zaqattaq · September 14th, 2006, 08:19 PM

WTC, so simple so good

Spencer · September 14th, 2006, 08:48 PM

WTC. These towers were just magnificent with all that their cuboid simplicity. As for me, Petronas look kinda "kitschy"

DecoJim · September 25th, 2006, 02:54 AM

In view of the 9/11 tragedy, it is probably hard for most people to be unbaised. I will try my best...

WTC: Raw, unabashed power as abstract art. Aesthetically, it was fortunate that two towers were built as one would have been rather dull.

Petronas: Pretty but the design is a bit too fussy (I understand that shapes typically used in Islamic art were combined to create the outlines of each floorplan). The skybridge is a cool concept but does not look very elegant. The spire controversy is very annoying.

WTC gets my vote by a slight margin.

Miguel_Prat · September 25th, 2006, 03:10 AM

World Trade Center

SaRaJeVo-City · September 25th, 2006, 03:55 AM

WTC of course, they were best twin towers and will always be the best....

Leeigh · September 25th, 2006, 04:15 AM

TOO much sentiments ruled judgements on this thread....and yea also, pride and USA always better, bigger and advance in the universe. Boy...americans sure are sheltered.

nygirl · September 26th, 2006, 06:15 AM

I wanna tie this one up. The Petronas shape blows the typical box out of the water anyway you cut it. The buildings penetrate the sky so dramatically out of a much less dense cluster than the World Trade Center did and therefore have this totally mindblowing presense 10 x they normally would with a cluser just as dense and powerful as lower Manhattan. They have this total space age appearance that warrants these mesmerizing giants as the future of great architecture. They are like the keystone of future great architecture.
The World Trade Center was massive. Alone without 7world trade, or the lowrise portion of the complex it swallows petronas. They were so imbedded in ones memory ( America ) throughout the dramatic timeline of what was the Capitalist Icon for the age. The rise astonished 1960's New York and appaled them. They served as Manhattans pinnacle and were the first to end Empire State's 31 year reign. When they were knocked down it terrified us, angered us, and to me it rejuvinates us and makes us stronger. They were however simple even though they soared and somewhat uninviting and "intimidating" instead of graceful. World Trade Center would be my biased choice but I'll stick with a tie since I really cannot decide.

***Manila-X*** · September 26th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Though I like the Petronas architecture. I still prefer The World Trade Centre. The builidngs are a classic.

Merlinakos · September 27th, 2006, 08:44 AM

both towers are magnificent... but why compare marilyn monroe to beyonce

wtc is like a classic novel = people say it's great but won't take a second look

try staring at this picture for 10 mins

where do u think yr eye will focus more, the square box?

TheBaseTower · September 27th, 2006, 09:15 AM

WTC NYC by far, The petronas are ugly, too messy.
I think those are my fav. Buildings ever, I cried when they collapsed back in 911, One of the worst days ever...

_zner_ · October 1st, 2006, 09:38 AM

petronas towers of course. breath-taking indeed!

Alweron · October 1st, 2006, 04:49 PM

Are some of you voting for WTC because u want to show ur sympathies for the 9/11 victims and their relatives?

And what does b/c mean anyway?

View Poll Results: ???
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur	494	53.64%
WTC Towers, NYC	427	46.36%
Voters: 921. You may not vote on this poll

August 23rd, 2006, 02:09 AM	#86
sdtj -°- America's Finest -°- Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,823 Likes (Received): 4	WTC NYC OFCOURSE...... The original twins for ever. __________________ Wonder comes from the awareness of ignorance. El peor enemigo de la verdad no es la mentira, sino la estupidez. Lo tengo todo, por no querer mas nada..

August 23rd, 2006, 06:02 AM	#87
Very Controversial Support The Environment Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,127 Likes (Received): 0	Petronas, but WTC is also good looking. __________________ Smoking Sucks, Gambling Sucks, Alcohol Sucks, Drugs Sucks! See My Cat

September 14th, 2006, 08:48 PM	#90
Spencer μολὼν λαβέ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: וואַרשע Posts: 2,556 Likes (Received): 176	WTC. These towers were just magnificent with all that their cuboid simplicity. As for me, Petronas look kinda "kitschy" __________________ leo semper vigilat

September 26th, 2006, 06:15 AM	#95
nygirl Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 5,908 Likes (Received): 6	I wanna tie this one up. The Petronas shape blows the typical box out of the water anyway you cut it. The buildings penetrate the sky so dramatically out of a much less dense cluster than the World Trade Center did and therefore have this totally mindblowing presense 10 x they normally would with a cluser just as dense and powerful as lower Manhattan. They have this total space age appearance that warrants these mesmerizing giants as the future of great architecture. They are like the keystone of future great architecture. The World Trade Center was massive. Alone without 7world trade, or the lowrise portion of the complex it swallows petronas. They were so imbedded in ones memory ( America ) throughout the dramatic timeline of what was the Capitalist Icon for the age. The rise astonished 1960's New York and appaled them. They served as Manhattans pinnacle and were the first to end Empire State's 31 year reign. When they were knocked down it terrified us, angered us, and to me it rejuvinates us and makes us stronger. They were however simple even though they soared and somewhat uninviting and "intimidating" instead of graceful. World Trade Center would be my biased choice but I'll stick with a tie since I really cannot decide. __________________ Completely attached to New York but completely in love with Chicago. NAKED NEW YORK: A complete tour of New York City, 5 boroughs and immediate Metro: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2202

August 22nd, 2006, 03:18 AM	#81
Pelha Olissiponensis User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lisboa Posts: 8,063 Likes (Received): 3	World Trade Center!

August 22nd, 2006, 03:57 AM	#82
tuga14 _tuga14_ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portugal Posts: 4,190 Likes (Received): 15	petronas

August 22nd, 2006, 08:03 AM	#84
D-res BANNED Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 669 Likes (Received): 0	fuck patriotical biases. petronas is a more attractive structer than the late WTC, period

September 14th, 2006, 04:23 PM	#88
Alweron Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 247 Likes (Received): 0	There is no question about it! Petronas towers look so much better. WTC towers are (was ) quite boring after all.

September 14th, 2006, 08:19 PM	#89
Zaqattaq Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Beijing Posts: 2,892 Likes (Received): 0	WTC, so simple so good

September 25th, 2006, 02:54 AM	#91
DecoJim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 212 Likes (Received): 1	In view of the 9/11 tragedy, it is probably hard for most people to be unbaised. I will try my best... WTC: Raw, unabashed power as abstract art. Aesthetically, it was fortunate that two towers were built as one would have been rather dull. Petronas: Pretty but the design is a bit too fussy (I understand that shapes typically used in Islamic art were combined to create the outlines of each floorplan). The skybridge is a cool concept but does not look very elegant. The spire controversy is very annoying. WTC gets my vote by a slight margin.

September 25th, 2006, 03:10 AM	#92
Miguel_Prat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: El PrAt, BaRcElOnA, SpAiN Posts: 2,514 Likes (Received): 0	World Trade Center

September 25th, 2006, 03:55 AM	#93
SaRaJeVo-City BANNED Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saraybosna, BH Posts: 3,734 Likes (Received): 0	WTC of course, they were best twin towers and will always be the best....

September 25th, 2006, 04:15 AM	#94
Leeigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MIAMI Posts: 512 Likes (Received): 0	TOO much sentiments ruled judgements on this thread....and yea also, pride and USA always better, bigger and advance in the universe. Boy...americans sure are sheltered.

September 26th, 2006, 03:06 PM	#96
*Manila-X* PINOY MOD!!! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DA METRO! Posts: 12,577 Likes (Received): 225	Though I like the Petronas architecture. I still prefer The World Trade Centre. The builidngs are a classic. __________________ Manila X-Perience, My collection of images around Metro Manila http://www.flickr.com/photos/manilaxperience

September 27th, 2006, 08:44 AM	#97
Merlinakos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18 Likes (Received): 0	both towers are magnificent... but why compare marilyn monroe to beyonce wtc is like a classic novel = people say it's great but won't take a second look try staring at this picture for 10 mins where do u think yr eye will focus more, the square box?

September 27th, 2006, 09:15 AM	#98
TheBaseTower Just be Quiet... Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tel Aviv - IsraeL Posts: 390 Likes (Received): 0	WTC NYC by far, The petronas are ugly, too messy. I think those are my fav. Buildings ever, I cried when they collapsed back in 911, One of the worst days ever... __________________ TEL AVIV @ 100 Israeli forum on SSC "Rate the skyline" - Tel Aviv Never give up

October 1st, 2006, 09:38 AM	#99
_zner_ Optional Information Join Date: May 2005 Location: ← Q City ← Posts: 4,076 Likes (Received): 17	petronas towers of course. breath-taking indeed!

October 1st, 2006, 04:49 PM	#100
Alweron Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 247 Likes (Received): 0	Are some of you voting for WTC because u want to show ur sympathies for the 9/11 victims and their relatives? And what does b/c mean anyway?

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