Symbol of greatness of the Arab World Skyscraper Burj Dubai (Burj Dubai), a height of 818 m (2684 ft), located in Dubai (Dubai), United Arab Emirates, unofficially considered the tallest building in the world. (Shortly before the opening of the tower was renamed its present name - the Burj Khalifa. Ca. Ed.) Upon its completion in September 2009, he took the official title of its previous owner, the skyscraper Taipei 101 (Taipei 101). Burj Dubai overtook the Taipei 101 in July 2007 and, moreover, became the tallest self-supporting structure in the world, beating skyscraper CN Tower (CN Tower) in September 2007 Draft skyscraper Burj Dubai has fulfilled the Chicago Architectural Firm «Skidmore, Owings & Merrill». Developer of the project was one of the most famous construction corporations in Dubai, the company «Emaar Properties». Adrian Smith (Adrian Smith), the chief architect and designer's masterpiece, like Burj Dubai to fit into the natural environment and cultural landscape ornament. He was inspired by the idea of ??using the draft desert flower growing in this area - the western Pankratz (Hymenocallis); In addition, he borrowed features of Muslim architecture, onion domes of mosques and other buildings. U-shaped design Burj Dubai is made of a buttress frame from which extend three wings. Wings provides a framework for more structural support and attachment, in addition, they contribute to aerodynamic drag. The outer part of the building clad textured panels of stainless steel and aluminum reflectivity. The internal design of Burj Dubai, developed the famous Italian designer Giorgio Armani (Giorgio Armani); moreover, the building will be the world's first Armani Hotel (Armani Hotel). Skyscraper Burj Dubai Armani hotel consists of the lower 39 floors, 800 residential apartments, occupying floors 43 through 108, as well as a swimming pool on 78 floor. At the top of the building are offices and corporate apartment. In addition, the building has a cigar club, a library, sports club, four swimming pools and an observation platform. The world's fastest elevators, traveling at a speed of 40 miles per hour, will also be a membership of Burj Dubai. Construction of the facility was asked the South Korean company «Samsung Engineering and Construction»; In addition, the building was attended by more than 30 contracting companies. At the construction site was occupied about 5000 workers. Construction of the building began in 2004 and was done with incredible speed. On-site labor unrest took place, protesting against low wages and poor working conditions. Much of the work force in Dubai consists of immigrants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and the Philippines. Skyscraper Burj Dubai is located in the heart of downtown Dubai. Development project of this part, other than Burj Dubai, includes residential skyscrapers, luxury hotels and the world's largest shopping center of Dubai Mall (Dubai Mall). Buildings downtown Dubai is an important part of government efforts to further reduce the emirate's dependence on oil revenues and economic diversification, focusing on business and financial services, and tourism. Dubai claims to possess the tallest building in the world have brought the city international recognition, tourism and investment in capital construction in addition, it has helped, and the city and the emirate to become a center for regional business and get an incredible attraction for tourists. ______________________________________ Translated from English by T. Ponomarenko © Copy materials from the site is strictly prohibited! See also: Diamond in the Arab world is one of the most popular buildings in the Hollywood films High-altitude "bottle opener" Asian skyscrapers, "twins" Silver champion in Hong Kong on height of buildings in Hong Kong's tallest building architectural asymmetrical response "Chamberlain" small town fit inside the building skyscraper skyscraper, promoting foreign investment One of the most original Chinese beauties skyscrapers
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