Burj Khalifa Research Paper
1.0 Introduction
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) with more than 160 stories. This is the first world's tallest tower to include residential space. It located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building was named in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cost to build this building is around USD $ 1.5 billion. The purpose of this building is designed to be the centerpiece of large and mix use building. Burj Khalifa comprises 1.85 million square feet of residential space which over 30,000 homes, and 300,000 square feet of office space, nine hotels, 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, the Dubai Mall, and the 12-hectare …show more content…
According to the structural engineer, Bill Baker of SOM, the building's design incorporates cultural and historical elements particular to the region such as the spiral minaret. Burj Khalifa grows slender as it rises just like The spiral minaret.
2.3 Interior
The interior design of Burj Khalifa public areas was also done by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and was led by award-winning designer Nada Andric. It features stainless steel, glass, and polished dark stones, together with silver travertine flooring, Venetian stucco walls, handmade rugs and stone flooring. The interiors were inspired by local culture while staying mindful of the building's status as a global icon and residence. There are over 1,000 pieces of art from Middle Eastern and international artists inside the building. The pieces were selected as a means of linking cultures and communities, symbolic of Burj Khalifa being an international collaboration. Burj Khalifa is home to the commissioned works of over 85 artists from around the world. The artworks vary from impressionism to abstract works, but they all reveal an Arabic cultural context. The common areas of Burj Khalifa all have a bespoke fragrance that was selected from among 18 aromas. The fragrance with the materials in each space for a subtly different …show more content…
These ranged from initial tests to verify the wind climate of Dubai, to large structural analysis models and facade pressure tests, to micro-climate analysis of the effects at terraces and around the tower base. Even the temporary conditions during the construction stage were tested with the tower cranes on the tower to ensure safety at all times. Stack effect or chimney effect is a phenomenon that effects super-tall building design, and arises from the changes in pressure and temperature with height. Special studies were carried on Burj Khalifa to determine the magnitude of the changes that would have to be dealt with in the building
Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, standing at 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) with more than 160 stories. This is the first world's tallest tower to include residential space. It located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The building was named in honor of the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cost to build this building is around USD $ 1.5 billion. The purpose of this building is designed to be the centerpiece of large and mix use building. Burj Khalifa comprises 1.85 million square feet of residential space which over 30,000 homes, and 300,000 square feet of office space, nine hotels, 3 hectares (7.4 acres) of parkland, the Dubai Mall, and the 12-hectare …show more content…
According to the structural engineer, Bill Baker of SOM, the building's design incorporates cultural and historical elements particular to the region such as the spiral minaret. Burj Khalifa grows slender as it rises just like The spiral minaret.
2.3 Interior
The interior design of Burj Khalifa public areas was also done by the Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) and was led by award-winning designer Nada Andric. It features stainless steel, glass, and polished dark stones, together with silver travertine flooring, Venetian stucco walls, handmade rugs and stone flooring. The interiors were inspired by local culture while staying mindful of the building's status as a global icon and residence. There are over 1,000 pieces of art from Middle Eastern and international artists inside the building. The pieces were selected as a means of linking cultures and communities, symbolic of Burj Khalifa being an international collaboration. Burj Khalifa is home to the commissioned works of over 85 artists from around the world. The artworks vary from impressionism to abstract works, but they all reveal an Arabic cultural context. The common areas of Burj Khalifa all have a bespoke fragrance that was selected from among 18 aromas. The fragrance with the materials in each space for a subtly different …show more content…
These ranged from initial tests to verify the wind climate of Dubai, to large structural analysis models and facade pressure tests, to micro-climate analysis of the effects at terraces and around the tower base. Even the temporary conditions during the construction stage were tested with the tower cranes on the tower to ensure safety at all times. Stack effect or chimney effect is a phenomenon that effects super-tall building design, and arises from the changes in pressure and temperature with height. Special studies were carried on Burj Khalifa to determine the magnitude of the changes that would have to be dealt with in the building