Burj Khalifa: The Pinnacle of Modern Architecture Location: Dubai, UAE Total Cost: $1.5 billion Year Finished: 2010 The Burj Khalifa, designed by renowned architect Adrian Smith and developed by Emaar Properties, stands as an unparalleled achievement in architectural design. Reaching a staggering height of 828 meters, it has become a vertical metropolis and a defining symbol of contemporary architecture.
Since its completion in 2010, the Burj Khalifa has transformed the Dubai skyline and attracted millions of visitors, making it one of the most iconic structures in the world.
Burj Khalifa: A Marvel of Engineering and Design Location: Dubai, UAE Total Cost: $1.5 billion Year Finished: 2010 The Burj Khalifa, with its striking façade adorned with nearly 26,000 hand-cut glass panels, is a feat of architectural brilliance. Cleaning this impressive exterior from top to bottom takes a dedicated team three months, highlighting the building's scale and complexity.
Housing offices, hotels, and residential spaces, the skyscraper serves multiple functions, making it a bustling vertical community. Lead structural engineer Bill Baker describes the design as one that "confuses the wind," thanks to its strategically placed central spine that effectively mitigates wind forces.
