Menara Telekom is the headquarters of Telekom Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur. It is 310m (1017ft), has 55 floors and the shape of the building is based on a sprouting bamboo shoot. It was designed by Hijjas Kasturi Association and was constructed between 1998 and 2001 by PECD Berhad.The style of the building is postmodern.The roof is made of copper and the building's interior is clad with metallic blue aluminium & glass. It was officially opened by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 10th February 2003. This building also includes a theatre able to seat a 2,500 audience, a large prayer hall (surau) and a sports facility. A unique feature of the tower is its 22 open skygardens alternating every three floors. The office floors are separated into north and south wings served by express double-deck elevator.
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