Burj al arab

Andijon economics and construction university
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Ubaydullayev Mirzaakbar
BURJ AL-ARAB
BURJ AL ARAB

• Conceptualized by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum as a luxury hotel in Dubai.
• The project was managed by Atkins consultancy and designed by architect Tom Wright.
• Standing on an artificial island 280m from Jumeriah beach, the property has a height of 321m.

• The cost of the project was approx US 1 billion dollars

• Dubai and the Emirates area in general has a long standing history of boat building.
• Built to resemble the billowing spinnaker sail of a yacht.

CULTURAL INFLUENCES

• The lavish interior decoration of the hotel consists of gold filigree work, cut glass chandeliers etc.
• The interior decorator Khuan Chew had to re decorate the minimalistic atrium to reflect the vibrant Dubai culture.

SOURCE: National Geographic
SPATIAL PROVISIONS

• Guests of the hotel have a magnificent view of the sea from the property.
• Its unique location amidst the sea provides a unique luxury fine dining and residing experience.
• The smallest suite occupies an area of 169 m2, the largest covers 780 m2 and is a picture of opulence.

MATERIAL ACCESSIBILITY

• The island has a sand base and the huge structural foundation derives its strength from the use of friction piles, 40m in depth.
• To prevent erosion by waves , first layer of protection is provided by huge stone boulders available locally.

SOURCE: National Geographic

• The front wall of the building is made of stretch woven, glass fiber coated Teflon.
• The white fabric keeps off the dirt sand and acts as a sunlight reflector

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TECHNOLOGICAL ACCESSIBILITY

• The second layer of protection on the island is provided by specially designed hollow concrete boulders which cancel the force of water.
• 250 concrete piles create adequate skin friction in the compacted calcified sand layer to support the weight of the building.

SOURCE: National Geographic

• The structure is protected by two wing V shape steel framed exoskeleton to prevent from oceanic storms.
• The frame is held together by diagonal elegant steel trusses weighing 165 tons each which are moved and put into place by special imported gear.

SOURCE: National Geographic
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