Adrian Smith, the architect the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, talks about the history, design, and impact of the 2,722-foot-tall tower. ... The floor plan at the Burj Khalifa.

Burj Khalifa’s Y-shaped floor plan is inspired by the Hymenocallis flower and provides structural stability. It also adds to the building’s captivating aesthetic.

For more than a decade, the king of the skyscrapers—the tallest building in the world—has been the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. With a total height of 2,722 feet, it’s the undisputed champion of ...

Burj Khalifa got world's tallest tower title in 2009 The Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the world's tallest building with a total height of 829.8 m (2,722 ft).

Although we don't recommend experiencing it the way Tom Cruise did in "Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol," Burj Khalifa is a crucial item on any Dubai agenda. Rising 2,716.5 feet above the city ...