First architectural design sketch for Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM): elevation, 2010
Architectural Drawing
2010
2010
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The Burj Khalifa was the tallest structure in the world from 2008, even before reaching completion at 828 metres, 154 levels, in 2009.
In this large elevational drawing, Smith uses long vertical strokes of a wide marking pen to create the effect of the bundling of the varying sized tubular wings that characterise the silhouette of the tower. In a few bold strokes, the architect simplifies the design of his famous building.
In this large elevational drawing, Smith uses long vertical strokes of a wide marking pen to create the effect of the bundling of the varying sized tubular wings that characterise the silhouette of the tower. In a few bold strokes, the architect simplifies the design of his famous building.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Title | First architectural design sketch for Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM): elevation, 2010 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Black ink on tracing paper |
| Brief description | First architectural design sketch for Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM): elevation, 2010 |
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| Marks and inscriptions | BURJ DUBAI . ADS (title and architect's initials) |
| Credit line | Given by Adrian Smith |
| Summary | The Burj Khalifa was the tallest structure in the world from 2008, even before reaching completion at 828 metres, 154 levels, in 2009. In this large elevational drawing, Smith uses long vertical strokes of a wide marking pen to create the effect of the bundling of the varying sized tubular wings that characterise the silhouette of the tower. In a few bold strokes, the architect simplifies the design of his famous building. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CD.15-2017 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2017 |
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