Architecture Design of Burj Dubai Tower by SOM: World’s Tallest Building Now Opens

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5 January 2010 No Comment

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The Burj Dubai open for business at 4 Jan 2010 and become the tallest building in the world. This skyscrapers building designed by Chicago office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM) for Emaar Properties and have 2,683ft its base to the tip of its spire. It is also the first time that a predominantly residential building has taken the title, though a residential function actually lends itself better to achieving great height if that is the driving force for the project.
Architecture Design of Burj Dubai Tower
The Burj Dubai sits at the centre of a large scale, mixed-use development comprised of residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment, shopping and leisure outlets with open green spaces, water features, pedestrian boulevards, a shopping mall and a tourist-oriented old town. The design of the tower combines historical and cultural influences with cutting-edge technology to achieve a high-performance building. Its massing is manipulated in the vertical dimension to induce maximum vortex shedding and minimize the impact of wind on the tower’s movement.
Facade Design of Burj Dubai Tower
interior Design
Burj Dubai Tower - Skyscrapers Building
Burj Dubai Tower - World's Tallest Building

From SOM
“We invented a new structural system, the ‘Buttressed Core’, that enabled us to reach these heights economically. SOM is known for our experience with super-tall buildings such as the Sears Tower in Chicago and Jin Mao in Shanghai. The goal of the Burj Dubai, though, is not simply to be the world’s tallest building; it’s to embody the world’s highest aspirations. Working on the Burj Dubai is a huge accomplishment for everyone involved with the project.”