Tom Wright (architect)
Tom Wright (born September 18, 1957 ) is a British architect . He was best known for the Burj al Arab in Dubai , which in a very short time became an architectural icon and a symbol of Dubai.
life and career
He studied at the Royal Russell School and the Kingston Polytechnic School of Architecture (today: Kingston University School of Architecture) and graduated in 1983. He is employed by WS Atkins PLC and is now head of the architecture department at Atkins Headquarters in Epsom , London .
Works
- Burj al Arab (1999) in Dubai
- Al-Rajhi Tower in Riyadh
- Lakeside Hotel in Tunisia
- Bahrain World Trade Center , Bahrain
Web links
- Official Homepage Wright (English)
reference
- ↑ Tom Wright ( Memento of the original of July 24, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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| SURNAME | Wright, Tom |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British architect |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 18, 1957 |