Uploaded on 2014-12-09 by UrbNerd

The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpure represent both the extent of the globalized economy's reach in construction as well as of local solutions to challenges posed by the same forces. The towers were designed by César Pelli, an Argentine-American architect, and constructed by two construction consortiums, one Japanese and one South Korean, in order to meet project deadlines. However, reinforced concrete was the preferred material for the project rather than steel, which would have been extremely expensive to import. Concrete had the additional advantage of being familiar to Asian contractors, and was also made on site. Therefore, while it is clear that many international parties were involved in the construction of the towers, concepts in relation to building materials were local in terms of concept, even if not in material sourcing. The towers are thus a good example of the opportunities for cooperation in building construction afforded by the globalized economy as well as the many challenges insinuated therein. For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petronas_Towers [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14181354539390891.jpg