The structures incorporate Islamic motifs, with the bases, two interlocking squares, forming Islamic symbols of unity, harmony, stability, and rationality. Similar design elements are included throughout, with rounded edges and interior motifs. While the building itself is not inherently religious, the surrounding community is--Malaysia having a majority Muslim population. The design is a showcase of a building's ties to the surrounding culture and is constructed with it in mind.]]> Kuala_Lumpur_City_Centre_(from_Lorong_Kuda),_Kuala_Lumpur, https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1a/Kuala_Lumpur_City_Centre_%28from_Lorong_Kuda%29%2C_Kuala_Lumpur.jpg]]> Architect Fariborz Sahba studied various temples while working on the structure. Inspired by the local culture, the building takes the form of a lotus. Sahba was especially interested in depicting the purity within the temple. The pure white exterior from the marbles to the serene interior emphasizes such dedication. While the temple is for the Baha'i Faith, it is open to visitors.]]>
Jin Mao Tower's structure relies heavily on the number eight, with 88 floors, eight steel columns, etc. The number eight in Chinese numerology is often associated with prosperity. These structural elements are not limited to cultural heritage, however. They also prevent natural disasters. The pagoda structure allows the building to withstand typhoons and earthquakes, similar to other contemporary skyscrapers.]]> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/JinMaoBuilding.jpg]]>
 Upon entering the building vistors are met with a small intermediary room dividing the outside from the rest of the interior to the left are the ray and shark touch tanke exhbit and Science of Sharks exhbit. Going straight would lead the visitor to the rest of the aqaurium. The lowest of the four levels contains a penguin enclousure and tropical gallery. In the center is a large ocean tank that extends through all the way from the bottom floor all the way to the top floor. Floor two focusses on temprate water species. Floor three has more of a focus on Northern waters and freshatwater species. Finally level 4 houses the Yawkey Coral Reef Center.]]> 2. https://www.whoi.edu/who-we-are/about-us/people/obituary/david-stone/
3.https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/879
4. https://www.neaq.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Map-web.pdf
]]> Builders: Orascom Group, BESIX]]>