For Burj Dubai - the Towers of Dubai (in Arabic - Burj Dubai), an iconic building erected by the Arabian company Emaar Properties, symbolizing the courage of modern technical ideas and the excellence of engineering, the defining moment in its history came as the world's tallest skyscraper began to rise above the ground turning the surrounding area into the most prestigious square kilometer in the world.
After completion of the construction of a complex foundation, the second stage of the implementation of this world-class project begins, the completion of which is scheduled for 2008. Earlier, Emaar announced that the South Korean Samsung Corporation won the contract for the construction of a tower worth $ 900 million (AED 3.285 billion). In an interview with media representatives during an inspection of the Burj Dubai construction site, Robert Booth, Executive Director of Emaar Properties, informed that the construction of the foundation was completed in a record 12 months and cost $ 15 million (AED 54 million).
Naturally, all necessary measures were taken to provide a full guarantee that the highest man-made structure of the world will rest on a reliable foundation of steel and concrete. 192 piles of the tower foundation go to a depth of more than 50 meters and are fastened with a 3.7 m thick concrete massif and an area of 8,000 square meters, which is equal to the building area of the building. 18,000 cubic meters of cement concrete were consumed on the tower piles and another 15,000 cubic meters of concrete were laid on the construction of the foot of the piles. In addition, 12,300 cubic meters of concrete were poured into the concrete cushion connecting the piles, and thus 45,000 cubic meters of concrete with a total weight of more than 110,000 tons were spent on the foundation construction.
“Now the most fascinating part of the construction is beginning and the whole world will be able to see that our promise of“ Historical Exaltation ”is beginning to take on real features,” says Robert Booth. “The tower consists of three elements located around the central core. As the tower rises above the foundation, each the element will be retuned, spiraling upward, which will reduce the mass of the tower when it begins to screw into the sky. "
The architectural design of the tower was completed by the outstanding architect Adrian Smith from the Chicago workshop of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), who drew inspiration from the flower geometry of the local desert and patterns of traditional Islamic architecture. In the project, these historical and cultural influences were combined with the latest technologies to create a beautiful building, which should approve new construction standards throughout the Middle East and become a prototype of the future of Dubai. The improved exterior cladding of the building will withstand the extremely high temperatures of the summer months of Dubai. The main material of the cladding will be the sun reflecting wall panels made of polished aluminum, embossed stainless steel and mirrored glass, as well as vertical tubular ribs made of stainless steel, emphasizing the height and grace of the tower. After the construction of the Tower of Dubai, it will simultaneously hold records in all four categories, which are officially fixed by the Council of Tall Building and Urban Habitat, the international organization based in New York, the highest structure, roof height, height the floor of the last “inhabited” floor, the height of the antenna (spire).
Speaking about the values that the world-famous Dubai Tower brings to the city and the United Arab Emirates, Robert Booth explained: “The Dubai Tower is a symbol of human aspirations and successes, making Dubai one of the most elegant cities in the world, the embodiment of the ideals of the highest quality of life.”
Explaining further the scope of the project, Robert Booth said: “The tower is the central core of the magnificent Borj Dubai area with a total value of $ 20 billion (AED 73 billion) and the new business center of Dubai. 500 international consultants from all over the world are currently working on the completion of the project. At the peak of construction work, more than 20,000 construction workers will simultaneously work on the site, creating 4.2 million square meters of habitable space in which 30,000 premises will be equipped, which will make Burj Dubai the largest isolated construction site in the world. In the construction area will be built: Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping and entertainment complex; Residential complex, a series of exclusive high-rise towers with luxury apartments; Old city, low-rise traditional residential area in the style of ancient Arabic architecture; The boulevard, a 3.5 km long street that will connect the entire area as a whole and give it the appearance of an international center, with man-made lakes and landscape parks.
“As an urban planner and builder, I admire the ability of cities to create a unique urban environment that combines the various unique cultural traditions of the world, types of buildings and architectural styles. In fact, skyscrapers historically symbolize our desire to improve our urban centers and create the most desirable and delightful places in the world. Burj Dubai will do the same for the city of Dubai, ”Robert Bout concluded.
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