Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and Designhttps://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/partners/UNTCVA/browse/?sort=creator&fq=str_location_country:United+Arab+Emirates&fq=dc_type:physical-object2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts and DesignChelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51925/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51925/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51925/small/"/></a></p><p>The view shows the Chelsea Tower in its urban setting amongst other tall buildings. It stands out as the tallest with its square pierced pinnacle.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51926/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51926/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51926/small/"/></a></p><p>A raking upward view of the tower is shown here along with the pedestrian sky bridge.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51927/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51927/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51927/small/"/></a></p><p>Alternating stripes of the white cladding detail move halfway across the facade giving the appearance of piano keys. The view is raking skyward.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51928/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51928/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51928/small/"/></a></p><p>The raking skyward view shows two sides of the facade and the northwest edge of the building.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51929/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51929/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51929/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the northwest edge and two sides in a raking skyward direction.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51930/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51930/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51930/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the tower apex. The diagonally placed spines connect to form a square aperture with a needle shape suspended from the meeting point.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51931/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51931/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51931/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the elevated walkway connecting the garage to the ninth story of the hotel. The view is skyward from the ground.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51932/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51932/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51932/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is a close one of the support legs of the pedestrian sky bridge.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51933/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51933/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51933/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the interior of the pedestrian sky bridge in the direction towards the hotel.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51934/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51934/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51934/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the interior of the sky bridge as it links with the hotel swimming pool entrance.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51935/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51935/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51935/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the canopy over the main entrance and a bit of raking facade as viewed skyward.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51936/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51936/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51936/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the structural detail of the canopy over the front entrance.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51937/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51937/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51937/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of an interior elevator hallway. The shape of the hall space is elliptical and the floor is covered in a patterned design. The space is well-lit and covered with wood, lights, and glass.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51938/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51938/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51938/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of a residential suite with its seating furniture and dining area.</p>25.211544 55.274322Chelsea Tower2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51939/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51939/"><img alt="Chelsea Tower" title="Chelsea Tower" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51939/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior view shows the kitchen with some appliances. The window over the sink looks onto another skyscraper.</p>25.211544 55.274322Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51860/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51860/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51860/small/"/></a></p><p>The distant view if of the southwest façade from the Arabian Gulf. The hotel was built on triangular man-made island 280 meters off shore.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51861/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51861/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51861/small/"/></a></p><p>View of the southeast facade is shown.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51862/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51862/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51862/small/"/></a></p><p>Panels of screen wall in their horizontal positions are visible in this raking view skyward.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51863/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51863/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51863/small/"/></a></p><p>A close view of the top of the hotel and the structural details are shown. The helipad and the sky view restaurant are also visible.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51864/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51864/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51864/small/"/></a></p><p>A main view of the facade and its surroundings are shown here. The curving upright trusses are visible. The helipad at the top is visible.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51865/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51865/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51865/small/"/></a></p><p>A close view of the upright trusses are shown of the southeast facade.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51866/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51866/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51866/small/"/></a></p><p>The exterior of the southeast facade is shown with its upright trusses.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51894/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51894/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51894/small/"/></a></p><p>Two sets of black towers situated at entrance of bridge periodically emit flames.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51895/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51895/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51895/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the bridge connecting the Burj al Arab island to the shore. The railings and balusters are shown.</p>Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51896/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51896/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51896/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the bridge connecting the hotel to the shore.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51897/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51897/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51897/small/"/></a></p><p>The main view of the facade from the vehicle entrance is shown. The helipad is visible at the top of the structure.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51898/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51898/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51898/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the man-made pilings to absorb wave action impact on the island.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51899/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51899/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51899/small/"/></a></p><p>The view shows a close detail of the concrete armor units that are for mitigating the effects of the waves on the island.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51867/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51867/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51867/small/"/></a></p><p>The entrance bay and fountain with the glass facade are shown in this view.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51868/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51868/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51868/small/"/></a></p><p>The exterior of the entrance bay and the rectangular granite surround are shown in this view.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51869/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51869/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51869/small/"/></a></p><p>The entrance bay is decorated with a series of marble balls, gold metallic posts and a glass facade.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51870/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51870/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51870/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the lobby with its patterned flooring and vivid colors is viewed from the top of the escalator.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51871/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51871/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51871/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the lobby is seen from the top of the water fountain.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51872/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51872/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51872/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is across the width of the lobby and includes a portion of the elliptical opening in the ceiling and the large shell shaped reception desk as well as the highly colorful and patterned carpeting.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51873/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51873/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51873/small/"/></a></p><p>A detail view of the ceiling and a three-dimensional open ellipse with a border of bright gold is shown.</p>Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51874/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51874/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51874/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the massive three-dimensional cut out in the lobby's ceiling.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51875/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51875/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51875/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the lobby sports a large silhouette of a shell and is lined with gold leaf for the reception desk.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51876/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51876/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51876/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the lobby is shown with its escalator and water cascade and is seen from the south side of the lobby.</p>Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51877/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51877/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51877/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is straight up from the lobby across the water cascade and into enormous swollen columns on the next level.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51878/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51878/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51878/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is across and down the cascading water feature in the lobby of the hotel. The fountain is lit with optic lights on the water jets.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51879/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51879/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51879/small/"/></a></p><p>The view across the lobby ends with the reception desk in front of a large shell shape clad in gold leaf. The fountain with its optic lit water jets is also visible.</p>Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51880/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51880/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51880/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the lobby on the mezzanine level sports opulent furnishings and colorful decor. The monumental swollen and tapered columns are clad in gold leaf.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51881/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51881/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51881/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is across the mezzanine lobby level of the southwest wing. Three columns, cascading fountain and boutiques are visible beneath four cantilevered windows of the floor above.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51882/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51882/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51882/small/"/></a></p><p>A design of interlocked circles decorated in gold grace the entrance lintel of the boutiques.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51883/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51883/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51883/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the boutiques in the northeast wing of the hotel. A glass railing and the large gold leafed columns are also visible. The view includes some of the floor beneath.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51884/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51884/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51884/small/"/></a></p><p>A straight skyward view shows the scalloped balconies and the gradations in color and also shown is the bracing that supports the glass fiber screen.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51885/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51885/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51885/small/"/></a></p><p>This interior view is skyward and shows the many floors with scalloped balconies and the massive gold leafed columns.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51886/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51886/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51886/small/"/></a></p><p>The interior of the restaurant is viewed along the length. The scalloped design in the ceiling is visible.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51887/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51887/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51887/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of the outward banking windows running the length of the dining room of the restaurant.</p>25.137153 55.188160Burj al Arab Hotel2011-09-15T22:26:54-05:00https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51888/<p><a href="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51888/"><img alt="Burj al Arab Hotel" title="Burj al Arab Hotel" src="https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc51888/small/"/></a></p><p>The view is of an underground seafood restaurant with a simulated submarine access tunnel. The far wall is a sea water aquarium.</p>25.137153 55.188160