Practice ( 04) - SWA

 Sasaki - Walker Associates ( SWA)

SWA firm was  founded in 1957 and carried out lot of projects with good and positive outcomes. SWA has competed more than 80 projects in china and USA and Dubai as well. Everyone knows about the world tallest building of Dubai named ' Burj Kalifa' . The green area of the burj kalifa was designed by  SWA. 

Bird eye view from burj kalifa 

Basically, this is a concentric view and design. The way ornamental plants are planted is very nice, and the arc view provides the best view from the bruj kalifa. The concrete and granite pathways provide good vibes, and the reflective pool attracts people very well. During the summer, the hot outside air and the cold inside air will produce condensation. Every year, 15 million gallons of water are collected and drained with the best drainage system, and the collected water is used for irrigation purposes in the town park.

The landscape area of the 'Burj Kalifa' is inspired by biomimicry. When I was searching for 'Burj Kalifa' on Google Earth Maps, I found this one as a result. 

The surrounded area of the 'Burj Kalifa ' looks like a human face / Gas mask.

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(No date) Lazada.com.ph. Available at: https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/yingorrs-gas-masks-survival-nuclear-and-chemical-full-face-respirator-mask-with-40mm-activated-carbon-filter-for-asbestos-chemical-gas-welding-fume-i4086114843.html (Accessed: 07 February 2024).

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Google earth