Concealed Suspended Ceiling Systems for Burj Khalifa from Rondo

Project Update: Burj Khalifa

The world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa is 828 metres above ground and has over 160 levels. As a comparison, Australia's tallest building, Q1 in Queensland, is just 323 metres high and Melbourne's Eureka Tower, 297 metres.

At the peak of construction over 12,000 workers were onsite every day from 30 contracting companies, representing more than 100 different Nationalities.

Working alongside sub-contractor, Depa Interiors, two different Rondo KEY-LOCK® Concealed Suspended Ceiling Systems were installed in the residential apartments on levels 20 through to 112.

Fixed to the concrete soffit, the first system used 121 Rod attached to 2534 Top Cross Rail (TCR) Suspension Clip to suspend 128 Top Cross Rail (38mm) at 900mm span with 1200mm spacing, and 129 Furring Channel at 600mm centres.

The second system used the 167 Side Mounted TCR Suspension Clip with 127 Top Cross Rail (25mm) due to the very tight cavity between the ceiling and the soffit. The same systems were used throughout all the lift lobbies on these levels.

In addition to the two suspended ceiling systems, Rondo PANTHER® Sound-Rated Access Panels were used to reduce noise between the residential apartments and provide access to the services above.