Browsing: Burj Khalifa

When people think of the world’s most expensive projects, towering skyscrapers, massive infrastructure developments, and landmark buildings usually come to…

Observation decks, born from the desire to admire magnificent panoramic views from above, blend architectural creativity with unique cultural experiences…

Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, has transformed from a small fishing village…

Competing with top class architectural firms like Foster + Partners, Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Pickard Chilton and SOM,…

Burj Khalifa was undefeatable in height for over 14 years.  But how exactly was it? Behind that question lies magnificent engineering feats and architectural details, which this article aims to highlight.

The exponential rise in global population and limited land availability has pushed architects, urban designers, and urban planners to use land more efficiently. Since the scope for horizontal development is limited, vertical expansion has emerged as a promising solution.

Architecture and design are reaching new heights that an individual has never tried to cross the bridge or break the ice. Modern-day architecture is an example of how design with technology has evolved with time. Structures built taller are a solution to the lack of area and the overpopulation spurt.

Saudi Arabia plans to build the world’s tallest building, a 2-kilometer skyscraper, in Riyadh. The proposed tower will be taller than the current world’s tallest building – Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is 828 meters tall.