Petronas Towers VS. WTC Towers - Page 7

OshHisham · December 9th, 2006, 11:04 AM

i love both then and forever

will.exe · December 10th, 2006, 04:00 PM

This thread is biased because many people are emotionally attached to the WTC. Having said that I vote for WTC because it is much simpler and concrete than the Petronas which seem to flashy and picture perfect. WTC is more imposing.

staff · December 10th, 2006, 09:20 PM

The Petronas.

saladin1970 · December 10th, 2006, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staff

The Petronas.

The wtc were just two ugly square rectangles. The petronas are much more beautiful and innovative

Alle · December 10th, 2006, 09:47 PM

I accidentaly voted for WTC, anyhow i meant to vote for Petronas, one of my favorite skyscrapers in the world. WTC really adds to density in another way though.

TalB · December 13th, 2006, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by will.exe

This thread is biased because many people are emotionally attached to the WTC. Having said that I vote for WTC because it is much simpler and concrete than the Petronas which seem to flashy and picture perfect. WTC is more imposing.

If it's so biased on the WTC, then why is the Petronas Towers in the lead?

greyconcrete · December 13th, 2006, 11:09 PM

The Petronas Towers to me are just far more interesting than WTC. One of my favourite skyscrapers in the world

MDguy · December 17th, 2006, 12:53 AM

The WTC just seemed much more iconic then the Petronas towers. I think they are both amazing though.

FastFerrari · February 17th, 2007, 02:45 AM

WTC all the way...110 stories...1,353ft......

redbaron_012 · February 17th, 2007, 02:59 AM

If you could see WTC and Petronas Towers side by side the scale would look similar to comparing the Empire State and the Chrysler Blds....Both have their merits...but the WTC was by far the most dynamic, tallest, largest, comlplex ever.....when I say tallest..at the WTC roof level name any other building now or ever with an area equal to its footprint???? can't can you ! I voted WTC!

poshbakerloo · February 17th, 2007, 09:24 AM

WTC they are so tall and slender...

gladisimo · February 17th, 2007, 11:44 PM

It's nearly tied. I like the WTC more. The petronas close up look modern and shiny, but many distance shots make it look old and archaic, kind of like beefed up steeples or something. The shape doesn't scream future or modern. The WTC shape doesn't accomplish that either, but its simplicity has a more modern feel to it. Plus they have a much greater feel of power. They are so imposing.

Jules · February 18th, 2007, 04:20 AM

WTC. Never been a fan of Petronas.

***TYW*** · February 19th, 2007, 08:58 AM

Petronas Twin Towers!!

i have no problem with people liking the WTC better but giving reasons like cheating for height and originality is plain shallow

weirdo · February 19th, 2007, 04:41 PM

petronas. but i like the boxy wtc too.

Zaki · February 21st, 2007, 04:38 AM

I like petronas more. The buildings both modern and traditional at the same time as it incorporates modern, islamic, and south east asian architecture into its design. Also the towers are just breath taking to look at. Only thing noticeable about the world trade centers for me was how big they were. But then now days, thats not such a special thing.

Pablo · February 21st, 2007, 07:16 AM

WTC is too boxy for me

skyscraperboy · February 23rd, 2007, 08:24 PM

Of course Petronas Twin Towers!!!

The design of PTT symbolise fair and order. Thats make me love about PTT.

Rizzato · February 24th, 2007, 05:07 AM

thats one of the nicest pictures Ive seen of the 'tronas.
nice!

Frankiec · February 24th, 2007, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alweron

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?

Maybe as many people are voting for the WTC (out of sympathy) as others are voting for Petronas Towers (out of anti-Americanism)?

(b/c means because.)

I voted for the WTC because I like the simple, classy, modernism of the rectangular buildings.
I don't like the crosswalk (or whatever it's called) of the Petronas Towers. I think it looks stupid. Among other things...

View Poll Results: ???
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur	489	53.97%
WTC Towers, NYC	417	46.03%
Voters: 906. You may not vote on this poll

December 10th, 2006, 04:00 PM	#122
will.exe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Posts: 675 Likes (Received): 1	This thread is biased because many people are emotionally attached to the WTC. Having said that I vote for WTC because it is much simpler and concrete than the Petronas which seem to flashy and picture perfect. WTC is more imposing. __________________ Will's Portfolio

December 10th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#123
staff 囧! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne \| Malmö-Copenhagen \| Shanghai Posts: 10,585 Likes (Received): 23	The Petronas. __________________ >> flickr

December 10th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#125
Alle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Göteborg Posts: 2,446 Likes (Received): 0	I accidentaly voted for WTC, anyhow i meant to vote for Petronas, one of my favorite skyscrapers in the world. WTC really adds to density in another way though. __________________ Stop the censorship in the BiH forums Swedish footballstadium development Castles And Fortresses [Alpe Adria] [Bosnia] Ecology [BiH] [GreenVisions Eco Tours]

February 17th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#131
poshbakerloo *Alexxx* Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, Manchester, Sheffield, Moscow Posts: 4,654 Likes (Received): 20	WTC they are so tall and slender... __________________ "BEFORE WE MARRY...I HAVE A SECRET!" I <3 London

December 9th, 2006, 11:04 AM	#121
OshHisham BANNED Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Damansara Kim Posts: 3,647 Likes (Received): 0	i love both then and forever

December 13th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#127
greyconcrete Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester (uni), London (home) Posts: 43 Likes (Received): 0	The Petronas Towers to me are just far more interesting than WTC. One of my favourite skyscrapers in the world

December 17th, 2006, 12:53 AM	#128
MDguy Balto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Balwash Posts: 3,348	The WTC just seemed much more iconic then the Petronas towers. I think they are both amazing though.

February 17th, 2007, 02:45 AM	#129
FastFerrari I double dog dare you!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas - USA Posts: 700 Likes (Received): 0	WTC all the way...110 stories...1,353ft......

February 17th, 2007, 02:59 AM	#130
redbaron_012 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 6,061 Likes (Received): 118	If you could see WTC and Petronas Towers side by side the scale would look similar to comparing the Empire State and the Chrysler Blds....Both have their merits...but the WTC was by far the most dynamic, tallest, largest, comlplex ever.....when I say tallest..at the WTC roof level name any other building now or ever with an area equal to its footprint???? can't can you ! I voted WTC!

February 17th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#132
gladisimo If I could be anyone... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF, FC, HK Posts: 2,571 Likes (Received): 0	It's nearly tied. I like the WTC more. The petronas close up look modern and shiny, but many distance shots make it look old and archaic, kind of like beefed up steeples or something. The shape doesn't scream future or modern. The WTC shape doesn't accomplish that either, but its simplicity has a more modern feel to it. Plus they have a much greater feel of power. They are so imposing. __________________ I left my <3 in HK RIP Dopey - 9/2005 - 20/2/2008

February 18th, 2007, 04:20 AM	#133
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	WTC. Never been a fan of Petronas.

February 19th, 2007, 08:58 AM	#134
*TYW* Penang Skyscrapers Hunter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town Posts: 9,276 Likes (Received): 1	Petronas Twin Towers!! i have no problem with people liking the WTC better but giving reasons like cheating for height and originality is plain shallow __________________ THE CITY OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG - 55 YEARS (1ST JANUARY 1957) "the said Municipality of George Town shall on the First Day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven and forever thereafter be a city and shall be called and styled the CITY OF GEORGE TOWN instead of the Municipality of George Town and shall thenceforth have all such rank, liberties, privileges and immunities as are incident to a city." - Queen Elizabeth II

February 19th, 2007, 04:41 PM	#135
weirdo helter skelter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: avenida taft Posts: 652 Likes (Received): 2	petronas. but i like the boxy wtc too. __________________ metro manila daily bangkok \| manila \| singapore \|

February 21st, 2007, 04:38 AM	#136
Zaki Joi Bangla Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,220 Likes (Received): 0	I like petronas more. The buildings both modern and traditional at the same time as it incorporates modern, islamic, and south east asian architecture into its design. Also the towers are just breath taking to look at. Only thing noticeable about the world trade centers for me was how big they were. But then now days, thats not such a special thing.

February 21st, 2007, 07:16 AM	#137
Pablo Jian Fa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: George Town, JB Posts: 3,310 Likes (Received): 0	WTC is too boxy for me __________________ Malaysia Truly ASIA

February 23rd, 2007, 08:24 PM	#138
skyscraperboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Beijing, China Posts: 1,007 Likes (Received): 0	Of course Petronas Twin Towers!!! The design of PTT symbolise fair and order. Thats make me love about PTT. __________________ ۞Born to be Khalifah۞

February 24th, 2007, 05:07 AM	#139
Rizzato Blue Collar Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 903 Likes (Received): 5	thats one of the nicest pictures Ive seen of the 'tronas. nice!

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