ArchitectureWeek - Design - Burj Khalifa

Page D2.4 . 05 May 2010

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		Burj Khalifa
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Burj Khalifa

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Until the onset of the global economic downturn, Dubai was a city of exuberant growth and development.
Photo: Lars Plougmann Extra Large Image

At more than half a mile high, the Burj Khalifa casts a long shadow.
Photo: Adam Brown Extra Large Image

Looking down from the observation deck, along the tower's exterior.
Photo: Adam Brown Extra Large Image

The Burj Khalifa is expected to consume some 946,000 liters (250,000 gallons) of water a day.
Photo: Andrea Mann Extra Large Image

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to view full-size pictures. Project Credits

Project: Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Owner: Emaar Properties PJSC
Project Manager: Turner Construction International
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)
Structural Engineer: SOM
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer: SOM
Adopting Architect and Engineer/ Field Supervision: Hyder Consulting Ltd.
Independent Verification and Testing Agency: GHD Global Pty. Ltd.
General Contractor: Samsung/ BeSix/ Arabtec
Foundation Contractor: NASA Multiplex

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