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An Amazing Architectural Feat

The Burj Khalifa. An Amazing Architectural Feat. Construction. Made of 111,000 tons of steel and cement (58,900 cubic feet) Idea created by Mohamed Alabbar Constructed by United Nations and forty-one different countries Took 6 years– 04’-10’ Built in a Modern , Corporate Style.

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An Amazing Architectural Feat

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  1. The Burj Khalifa An Amazing Architectural Feat

  2. Construction • Made of 111,000 tons of steel and cement (58,900 cubic feet) • Idea created byMohamed Alabbar • Constructed by United Nations and forty-one different countries • Took 6 years– 04’-10’ • Built in a Modern, CorporateStyle

  3. Location and History • Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Borders the Arabian Sea and the United Emirates Sound Hall History • Used as an office building for more than a year. • Temporary home to the G8 in 2010.

  4. Interesting Facts • Designed in the structure of aHymenocallis Flower • 293 times larger than the Eiffel Tower • The tallest free standing structure in the world • Alternate name: The Tower of Dubai Larger or taller than et?

  5. Illustrations • Interior: Sky Deck: What type of space is this? What does the name mean?

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