Burj Al Arab

Ever adored that beautiful home the neighbor sleeps in or that astonishing mansion that is owned by some famous artist or actress. Or a college most students like to attend to because it’s such a big and incredible place to be. Well it takes one person to use all their imagination and all sorts of abilities to design those buildings, schools or homes that catch everyone’s attention. Well that one person happens to become an architect. An architect is the one responsible for the remarkable places, they’re the ones who designed the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Empire State building, Sydney Opera House, or the best one of all, the Burj Al Arab Hotel. All these amazing buildings were designed by architects, and man, don’t they get paid for it. Homes that families live in, schools students learn in, malls people shop in, etc., architects are the fantastic Einstein for these unbearable buildings and famous sites in the world, but revealing the educational requirements, travel opportunities, job advancements and salary will want to make anyone become an…

Dubai Marina, is surrounded by many industrial high-rise buildings. Running right through the middle of the buildings, is a body of water, the marina. I was fascinated by how close the buildings were built to the Persian gulf, they were build right on the coast. In addition, I visited the Palm Jumeirah archipelago. The Palm Jumeirah archipelago, is a group of islands that are close together. The interesting thing about these islands, was that they were built on as if they were roads. The…

It locates in the heart of bustling area of Dubai-the Dubai Mall. This building is the city symbol in Dubai, I still remember it showed in the movie of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Tom Cruise climbed in the tower and amazed me once. For a perfect extreme high class hotel, Atlantis will be the one and only choice, also known as The Palm Hotel, is an award-winning and world cuisine restaurant, which also has advanced facilities and water park. Also a called "Lost Space" artificial…

Skyscraper is defined as a very tall building and has many floors. The first word “skyscraper” was used during 1880s a while after the first skyscrapers were built in the United States. Then the development of skyscrapers came as a result of several technological and social developments. The word skyscraper first applied to buildings of 10 to 20 floors, But about 20th century the word was used to describe high-rise buildings of unusual height usually greater than 40 or 50 stories.…

1.0 Introduction This project deserves more recognition. As the first masterpiece of city revival plan, pull the Fiat Park residential area can be said which do not cross the advertised role for the development of city residence, built in the 50 years after the house into an indelible vitality also to the area of city development. It is the largest collection of buildings designed by Mies Van der Rohe in the world. Lafayette Park is the country's first planned city renewal project and has…

Can you imagine getting excited for a corporate party? What if you were going to a legendary New York City destination, soaking in panoramic views of Manhattan from a rooftop bar, and eating some of the best catered food you’ve ever had? Well, at The Copacabana Times Square, you and your staff can do all that, and more! Located conveniently in the theatre district, the established nightclub boasts multiple bars and lounges, fully stocked with premium liquor, plenty of space for live…

They are expected to be able to design buildings that follow all of the zonings laws mandated by their state, according to Jessyca Henderson, who wrote the preface on the AIA’s “Introduction to Codes and Standards”. In the preface she states that, “Architects are typically the responsible design professionals, with a corresponding duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of both building occupants and the public at large.” Henderson continues to explain that the codes are meant for the…

preparation was a good jumping off point but was inadequate. While her comparison of Bahrain and Sweden using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions (Steers, 2013) and her study of the structure of Arab extended families and the role this family structure plays in the decision-making process was a good start, she failed to study up on the changing business landscape in Arab nations. In private business, the traditional paradigms of the extended family structure are eschewed in favor of a meritocracy…

ex-husband, an Egyptian-Arab man. Living with his family for some time, I was constantly told by his mother, I was too skinny and food was constantly being put on my plate. If I did not continue to eat, it was seen as disrespectful. Although some of this is cultural, generous, and valued, it was always followed by, “you’re too skinny” and for the first time it did not feel like a compliment. I was shocked when his sister, someone who has a young child and considered average weight and it looked…

Immigration laws have resulted in a situation where many illegal immigrants live and work in the United States. It is an important issue that has been blown out of proportion by the media and politicians. Here in the United States, legal Syrian refugees have enriched our cultural growth in a diverse and positive way and have enhanced our influence in the world. However, Americans have responded to their arrival with violence and hate towards them. In the late 19th century, the Arab world was…