Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa, formerly known as Burj Dubai before its inauguration, is a megatall skyscraper located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with Adrian Smith as chief architect, it stands as the tallest structure in the world at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet) including its spire. Construction began in 2004 and was completed externally by 2009, with the official opening in January 2010. The design draws inspiration from Islamic architecture, notably the Great Mosque of Samarra, featuring a Y-shaped tripartite floor plan that optimizes space for residential and hotel use. Its reinforced concrete core supports the immense height, complemented by a cladding system engineered to endure Dubai's extreme summer heat. The tower includes 57 elevators and 8 escalators, serving its mixed-use development context which encompasses homes, hotels, parks, and the Dubai Mall. Named after Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the building symbolizes Dubai's shift from an oil-based economy to one focused on tourism and services. Burj Khalifa is not only a marvel of engineering but also a cultural landmark representing Dubai's ambition and global prominence.
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Faits intéressants
- •Burj Khalifa is the tallest man-made structure on Earth, standing at 828 meters tall.
- •The building has 57 elevators and 8 escalators, designed to handle the vertical transportation of thousands of visitors and residents.
- •Structural steel used in the construction was partly salvaged from the demolished Palace of the Republic in East Berlin.
- •The design is inspired by Islamic architecture, particularly the Great Mosque of Samarra.
- •The tower was renamed from Burj Dubai to Burj Khalifa to honor the UAE president who helped Dubai financially during the Great Recession.
Histoire
Construction of Burj Khalifa commenced on January 12, 2004, and the exterior was completed by October 1, 2009.
The building officially opened on January 4, 2010, as a centerpiece of the Downtown Dubai development.
Originally named Burj Dubai, it was renamed Burj Khalifa in honor of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, following financial support from the UAE federal government during Dubai's economic difficulties in the late 2000s.
The tower was conceived to diversify Dubai's economy and establish the city as a global tourist and business hub.
Guide du lieu
Observation Decks2010
Located on the 124th, 125th, and 148th floors, these decks offer breathtaking panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline, desert, and Persian Gulf. The 148th floor is the highest observation deck in the world.
The Lobby and Armani Hotel2010
The Armani Hotel Dubai occupies the lower floors of the tower, featuring luxurious design by Giorgio Armani himself, blending elegance with the building's modern architecture.
Buttressed Core Structure2004-2009
The tower’s structural system employs a buttressed central core and wings that provide stability and support the building’s extreme height, inspired by the Hymenocallis flower.
Contact
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