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Design perspective of Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, designed by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), architectural print, 2005

Architectural Print
2005
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Burj Khalifa was the tallest structure in the world from 2008, even before reaching completion at 828 metres, 154 levels, in 2009.

This print was made just after construction began.

Object details

Object type
TitleDesign perspective of Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, designed by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), architectural print, 2005 (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Print on paper
Brief description
Design perspective of Burj Khalifa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, designed by Adrian Smith, design partner, Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), architectural print, 2005
Dimensions
  • Height: 760mm
  • Width: 570mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Adrian D Smith 5/15/05 (signed and dated, bottom right)
  • Test Print - Burj Dubai (bottom right)
  • Aqarelle Arches (blind stamp)
  • Arches France (watermark)
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.

This print was made just after construction began.
Collection
Accession number
CD.19-2017

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Record createdApril 26, 2017
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