AVELLANEDA, KEITHAROLD S. ASSIGNMENT NO.

1 –PRELIM
EVALUATION OF ARCHITECTURE September 1, 2021

Choose One Building and Define the 7 Influencing Factors

Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah – which
stands at 321m – is 14m taller than
the Eiffel Tower and only 60m
shorter than the Empire State
building.

7 INFLUENCING FACTORS

Geographical - Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island that is 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and
is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge.

Geological - There is a concrete core at the back of the building which forms the base of the V-shape
and the trusses are connected to it.

Climatic - The building was built to withstand a fifty year wind of 100 miles per hour and a seismic
ground acceleration of 0.2 times gravity (Reina). The shape of Burj Al Arab lowers wind forces more
effectively then a square building because of the streamlined V and curved fabric atrium wall.

Religion - The designer of Burj Al Arab, Tom Wright, has received praise
from many Christian groups, for coincidentally (or not) creating
one of the world’s most iconic buildings in the shape of a cross
facing the east, to achieve an effect of “the first rays of light of each
sunrise falls first on the Cross.

Historical - One of the most iconic buildings on the Dubai landscape, the unusual shape of the Burj al
Arab Hotel is designed to symbolize Dubai's urban transformation and to mimic the sail of a boat

Social - Burj al Arab is a private resort, and it's closed to non-guests. However, you can visit if you have a
dining reservation at one of the restaurants. Afternoon tea is the cheapest way to visit the Burj al Arab.
Many visitors can't help but want to see the inside. Unfortunately the only way to do this is to book one
of the very expensive rooms or make a reservation at one of the equally expensive bars and restaurants.