Client:

Nikken Sekkei Ltd, Japan

Location:

Dubai, UAE

Burj Al Alam

Building height 501 meters
 
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In May 2007, ECG was awarded the contract to be the Architect of Record for the iconic 108-storey Burj Al Alam tower. Burj Al Alam towers 501 meters, making it the second highest skyscraper in Dubai. One of the most distinguished schemes ECG had been involved in, the one-of-a-kind initiative unfolded ultra-modern offices, a five-star hotel, exclusive hotel apartments, a high-end shopping plaza, and the world's first roof top Sky Saloon.


Linked to the tower is an 11-storey podium with a five-floor basement and four floors of retail space. The basement comprises five floors housing facilities including car parks, electromechanical/plumbing rooms, and a loading area for retail and hotel merchandise. Independent of the tower, the podium's top seven floors function solely as a multi-level car parking space. The tower tapers as it rises before splaying out with six filaments which resemble the opening of a flower's petal; set within is a multi-faceted glazing area which takes the shape of a hexagonal diamond.

Scope

  • Detailed design
  • Construction supervision

Types of activities

  • Architectural
  • Communications and security systems
  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Mechanical
  • Structural

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by DMICreative

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