Based on an abstract interpretation of the Hymencallis flower, this building's base has a distinct three-lobed footprint. Architect Adrian Smith used reflective glazing to reduce stress from heat, while engineers rotated this building one hundred twenty degrees from its original layout to prevent da
Based on an abstract interpretation of the Hymencallis flower, this building's base has a distinct three-lobed footprint. Architect Adrian Smith used reflective glazing to reduce stress from heat, while engineers rotated this building one hundred twenty degrees from its original layout to prevent damage from winds. Commissioned by Emaar Properties to be the centerpiece of a development including over thirty thousand homes and nine hotels, for 10 points, name this unfinished one hundred sixty two story building in the UAE which, on September 12, 2007, surpassed the CN Tower to become the world's tallest freestanding structure.
Based on an abstract interpretation of the Hymencallis flower, this building's base has a distinct three-lobed footprint.
{Burj Khalifa} [accept {Burj Dubai} ]