Design sketch for rounded stepped massing, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), 2004
Architectural Drawing
2004
2004
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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 early design sketch, Smith explores three different bundling masses for the stepped wings.
In this early design sketch, Smith explores three different bundling masses for the stepped wings.
Object details
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| Title | Design sketch for rounded stepped massing, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), 2004 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Black ink on tracing paper |
| Brief description | Design sketch for rounded stepped massing, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), 2004 |
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| 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 early design sketch, Smith explores three different bundling masses for the stepped wings. |
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| Accession number | CD.16-2017 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2017 |
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