When did Burj Khalifa reach architectural completion?

The Burj Khalifa project reached full completion in 2010.

In which urban context is Burj Khalifa situated?

Burj Khalifa is a landmark situated in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Burj Khalifa | Archade

Name: Burj Khalifa
Address: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Designed bySKSkidmore, Owings & MerrillDesigning the future of cities

Typemixed-use·Mixed Use Development

StatusCompleted

TimelineJan 2004 – Jan 2010

Area309,473 m²

Budget$50M+

LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates

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The project

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world's tallest building, rising 828 meters (2,717 ft) into the sky. Designed by SOM, its triple-lobed footprint serves as a bracing "buttressed core" to resist strong wind forces, influenced by the Hymenocallis flower. The tower features a highly efficient condensation collection system that recovers up to 15 million gallons of water annually for irrigation. Over 40 wind tunnel tests were conducted to perfect its aerodynamics, focusing on "confusing the wind" to minimize vortex shedding.

Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Recognition

Best Tall Building Worldwide — 2010
Global Icon — 2010
AIA Middle East Design Award — 2014
International Architecture Award — 2011

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Scores

Complexity: High

Innovation: High

Execution risk: High

Sustainability: High

Classifications

Budget tier: High

Client type: Corporate

Delivery model: Traditional

Maturity: Built

Discipline focus

Architecture

Engineering

Structural-engineering

Wind-engineering

Constraints detected

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Height Restrictions

Seismic Activity

Desert Climate

Risk factors

Budget Overrun

Design Change

Material Shortages

Supply Chain Disruptions

Detailed Assessment

Discipline Focus

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structural-engineering

wind-engineering

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