Menara Maybank, Kuala Lumpur

Till the construction of the Petronas Twin Towers, the Menara Maybank or the Maybank Tower dominated the skyline of Kuala Lumpur. Located near the Puduraya, the Tower is a must visit on your architectural tour of the city. Built in 1988, the Maybank Tower was till 1995, the tallest structure in Kuala Lumpur. Soaring at a height of 244 meters or 801 feet (about 50 floors) the Tower was the one of the key attractions for tourists and those who loved to get a hawk eye view of the city.

Even though the Maybank Tower has long lost its position of being the tallest building in the city, it still manages to intrigue, amaze and inspire architects, both professional and amateur. Brilliantly designed by local architects Hijjas Kasturi Associates, the Menara Maybank has since its inception bagged many taglines that are in context to its unusual structure. At first glance the building may not stand out as conspicuous; however on a closer look one can appreciate the delicate nature of the design. Fashioned in a way that makes both the ends of the building stand out at very peculiar angles, the tension almost creates a visual of both the sides in a strong embrace or performing an intense tango.