Petronas Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Challenges
- Provide two hours fire protection with ability to withstand the pressure loadings associated with high speed lifts in 484m high building.
- Speed of construction required liftshafts to be constructed from one side.
Solution
- British Gypsum world-leading Gyproc ShaftWall system with two hours fire protection with construction and design support from UK.
Project information
Client
Petronas group
Main contractor
Tower 1: Hazama corporation
Tower 2: Samsung Constructions
Contractors
Mayjaus, Kuala Lumpur
Architect
César Pelli, Toronto
Sectors
Performances