The design is derived from the Islamic architecture of the region, such as in the Great Mosque of Samarra. The Y-shaped tripartite floor geometry is designed to optimize residential and hotel room. A buttressed central core and wings are utilised to support the elevation of the building.
Although this design was derived from Tower Palace III, the Burj Khalifa's central center homes all vertical transport with the exception of egress stairs within each of the wings. The structure also offers a cladding system which is designed to withstand Dubai's hot summer temperatures. It comprises a total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators.
At a particular stage in the architectural and engineering process, the original Emaar programmers experienced financial problems, and required more money and financial funding.
Sheikh Khalifa, the ruler of the United Arab Emirates, granted monetary aid and financing, hence resulting in the changing of the name to'Burj Khalifa'.
The concept of profitability derived from creating high density developments and malls around the landmark have proven effective. Its surrounding malls, hotels and condos in Downtown Dubai have generated the most revenue from the project as a whole, while the Burj Khalifa itself made little or no profit.
The visitors and other residents of The Shard are therefore protected from sunburn and glare from the sun. It also makes the building cool. Throughout out the day, the blinds automatically adjusts itself providing shade whenever necessary. However, they obstruct the views of the city. The building changes its appearance in different weather. Several people were opposed to the construction including organizations like the Royal Parks Foundation and English Heritage. Leaders from a nearby Cathedral opposed it too stating that it would cast a shadow over the church due to its size and height.
There were protests in London that stated the building would be ruining the skyline of Historic London area. Cleaning of the Shard is done manually. There are about 11, panes of glass on the entire building. Six ropes are used by the cleaners who work on one side of the building for a week It takes the six workers, four weeks to clean all the four sides then start all over again.
Just before its official opening, a window cleaner had a mishap when the cradle he was on became unstable. The winds were fast that day and he was on the 72 nd floor.
The View from The Shard is a tourist attraction found on the upper floors of this building. Visitors can get amazing views of the city of London. One of the observation decks houses an indoor gallery situated on the 69th floor. The architect of the Shard, Renzo Piano, designed the building to appear as a splinter of glass, emerging from the Thames. The Eiffel Tower is meters to the tip, and the Shard is meters. Your email address will not be published.
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Contribute Suggest an edit. The view from The Shard. The Shard. This article is more than 9 years old. A worker looks up at the Shard. Press Association. It has 11, glass panels. There are flights of stairs.
There are 72 habitable floors.
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