We woke up in the morning and I decided that our visit today would to be a place of an architectural wonder, which is proof of a tall order that is a landmark across the globe.
Craning our necks to look at the mega-tall skyscraper standing to a height 829.8m is an experience of a lifetime. This is when I realized how incorporating cutting edge-technology and cultural influences with a combination of modern and traditional architecture, an iconic structure can be built.
My family and I looked at the Y-shape of the building wondering how this has resulted in providing maximum perimeter for windows in living spaces. This is what I call intelligent use of spaces in urban areas.
Craning our necks to look at the mega-tall skyscraper standing to a height 829.8m is an experience of a lifetime. This is when I realized how incorporating cutting edge-technology and cultural influences with a combination of modern and traditional architecture, an iconic structure can be built.
My family and I looked at the Y-shape of the building wondering how this has resulted in providing maximum perimeter for windows in living spaces. This is what I call intelligent use of spaces in urban areas.
My son watched open mouthed at the tapering tower rising. I explained that the setbacks occur at the ends of each wing that spirals upwards. This I said is responsible for decreasing the weight of the tower as the height increases. These setbacks were also introduced in the wind tunnel to lessen the force of winds.
We were literally lost in the 2, 00,000 sq. area of the internal space of Burj Khalifa.What an overwhelming feeling it was! The interior space I got to know was planned first keeping in mind three goals-of recognizing to support the buildings height, for appreciating the local heritage, plus for integrating the structural and architectural rationale.
Naturally my husband with his scientific questioning prowess discovered that the tower incorporated numerous fire safety enhancements including lifeboat evacuations during certain conditions, thereby decreasing evacuation by stairs by nearly 45%.
We were literally lost in the 2, 00,000 sq. area of the internal space of Burj Khalifa.What an overwhelming feeling it was! The interior space I got to know was planned first keeping in mind three goals-of recognizing to support the buildings height, for appreciating the local heritage, plus for integrating the structural and architectural rationale.
Naturally my husband with his scientific questioning prowess discovered that the tower incorporated numerous fire safety enhancements including lifeboat evacuations during certain conditions, thereby decreasing evacuation by stairs by nearly 45%.
Our hearts beat in high speed, while taking the high speed elevators to the top. We appreciated and celebrated the fact that we were in one of world’s fastest running elevators. And I stepped out onto the world’s highest public outdoor observation terrace, I breathed in the top of the world feeling. However I could help taking a closer look at the world, below with the high powered telescopes.
Booking online is better to avoid the rush at the last minute. However, we can gain an entry every 30 minutes. The building is so imposing that it can be spotted 95 km away! What a spectacular view of the skyline of this exotic city.
Booking online is better to avoid the rush at the last minute. However, we can gain an entry every 30 minutes. The building is so imposing that it can be spotted 95 km away! What a spectacular view of the skyline of this exotic city.