Burj Khalifa

Outline
The 829.8-meter-high RC skyscraper consists of a hexagonal core and three wings surrounding it. It houses a hotel, residences, and offices. The Y-shaped plan, set back as it rises, provides structural stability and maximizes the view of the Arabian Gulf.
Location
  • United Arab Emirates
Journal
Shinkenchiku 2025:09
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Decade
2000s
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