LAS VEGAS | Boom Project Rundown! 2.0

[mac78130]

Flickr photo by snowpeak (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snowpeak/4097283376/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4097283376_e9009656ea_b.jpg

[mac78130]

flickr photo by C-Thomas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13430892@N08/4097405446/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4097405446_dc46cb17fa_b.jpg

[Krases]

Around ten months to go until the bridge is finished. It really is coming along nicely.

[mac78130]

Flickr A. Vandalay
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/4097718610_af07781722_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_vandalay/4097718610/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4096962025_63cb0aa24f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/a_vandalay/4096962025/)

[mac78130]

Whoever did the new citycenter (http://www.citycenter.com/) website needs to use this pic as a reference. The Harmon looks great.


http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/10/27/scaled.CityCenterOverall_t651.jpg?f88c8649bbadbb805ebb7b1c2020cc5b10765421 (http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/13/citycenter-realtors-hit-cut-commissions/)

[cbotnyse]

so there is no casino in city center? or is there? and its connected to Bellaigio? (closest waking distance?)

thanks

[mac78130]

so there is no casino in city center? or is there? and its connected to Bellaigio? (closest waking distance?)

thanks


The casino is located in Aria. http://arialasvegas.com/

Vdara (http://www.vdara.com/) will be connected to Bellagio via a covered walk way. A tram is also available, with three stops: Bellagio, The Crystals and Monte Carlo.

[cbotnyse]

The casino is located in Aria. http://arialasvegas.com/

Vdara (http://www.vdara.com/) will be connected to Bellagio via a covered walk way. A tram is also available, with three stops: Bellagio, The Crystals and Monte Carlo.ah ok. I am staying at the Vdara on Dec 11th, so it looks like Aria casino will not be open yet. I cant wait!

[Cozybop]

Making up for the disappointment that was this years New Years celebration. LVCVA has announced that the fireworks will be fired from tops of hotels for next year. Hopefully this will improve tourism for New Years. Here is a link to the story including the list of hotels participating in the fireworks.


http://www.kvbc.com/global/story.asp?s=11500396

[mac78130]

Making up for the disappointment that was this years New Years celebration. LVCVA has announced that the fireworks will be fired from tops of hotels for next year. Hopefully this will improve tourism for New Years. Here is a link to the story including the list of hotels participating in the fireworks.


http://www.kvbc.com/global/story.asp?s=11500396

Good to know. :tup:

[mac78130]

ah ok. I am staying at the Vdara on Dec 11th, so it looks like Aria casino will not be open yet. I cant wait!

Be sure to take plenty of pics and post them ;)

[Krases]

Making up for the disappointment that was this years New Years celebration. LVCVA has announced that the fireworks will be fired from tops of hotels for next year. Hopefully this will improve tourism for New Years. Here is a link to the story including the list of hotels participating in the fireworks.


http://www.kvbc.com/global/story.asp?s=11500396

Next year or this year?

[mac78130]

TheStripPodcast took a tour of CityCenter and included some pics, just follow the link

http://thestrippodcast.blogspot.com/2009/11/citycenter-tour-pictorial.html

[mac78130]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/13/gaming-control-board-recommends-licensing-citycent/

[neworleans]

i visited the monte carlo's new parking garage... you can only park on the second floor, but still "AMAZING" I so regret not having a camera, because i went up to the top level and the all around views were unbelievable, including the view of citycenter.

[mac78130]

http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/crystals-place.aspx (http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/crystals-place.aspx)



http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/crystals-place/the-gallery.gif

the GALLERY World renowned artist Dale Chihuly is delighted to have been invited to exhibit at the GALLERY, a dramatic new exhibition venue located at CityCenter in Las Vegas. Opening in December, the 4,350 square foot space designed by noted architect Deborah Berke will feature a diverse representation of Chihuly's dynamic sculptures, drawings and prints. Dale Chihuly is recognized around the world for his use of color, fluid glass forms and large-scale architectural installations. He has played a major role in bringing glass into the realm of contemporary art.

http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/crystals-place/plein.gif


http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/crystals-place/art-macdonald.gif

Internationally acclaimed for his masterful understanding of the human form, Richard MacDonald gives a contemporary audience art that celebrates the achievements made possible by the human spirit. We invite you to visit our new location premiering at Crystals Place at CityCenter


http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/crystals-place/lough-gallery.gif

Experience this country as you've never seen it before, intimately. Be there where the shutter blinks and stills another moment of creation, of inspiration and beauty. See the view as it was meant to be seen, visit the Rodney Lough Jr. - Wilderness Collections Gallery


http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/crystals-place/centerpiece.gif

CityCenter, Las Vegas and MCQ Fine Art are pleased to announce the upcoming opening of CENTERpiece, a 2,500-square-foot fine art and design space. CENTERpiece will focus not only on the traditional mediums of contemporary art, but also present unique and functional design objects, with an emphasis on the contemporary artists and architects whose work is featured throughout CityCenter.

[mac78130]

Deborah Berke and Partners will be creating the Chihuly Gallery. Here's the description http://www.dberke.com/work/com/chihuly/t.htm
(http://www.dberke.com/work/com/chihuly/t.htm)

http://www.dberke.com/work/com/chihuly/chihuly1b.jpg

http://www.dberke.com/work/com/chihuly/chihuly2b.jpg

http://www.dberke.com/work/com/chihuly/chihuly3b.jpg

The Press Center for Rodney Lough Jr. mentions MGM MIRAGE choosing five, world renowned artists to occupy "Artist Row". (Note Philipp Plein is a fashion designer, but I guess he can be considered an artist)
http://www.rodneyloughjr.com/index.html?display=PressCenter.html&session_id=24124zGHg4PXe24hpB2WOsS2FEzY7tZ4JAC8W1 (http://www.rodneyloughjr.com/index.html?display=PressCenter.html&session_id=24124zGHg4PXe24hpB2WOsS2FEzY7tZ4JAC8W1)

http://www.rodneyloughjr.com/images/PressRelease/LasVegasJan2009.jpg

[mac78130]

After seeing the few renderings, I believe "Crystals Place" is not inside The Crystals but closer to the Mandarin Oriental (I could be wrong). The Mandarin Architect Kohn Pedersen Fox does have that section of the Mandarin labeled as retail. Here's KPF website http://www.kpf.com/main.asp (http://www.kpf.com/main.asp)

A little navigation is needed Portfolio By Typology> Hospitality> Mandarin Orientlal Las Vegas

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/cc.jpg

[mac78130]

http://www2.citycenter.com/press_room/press_room_items.aspx?ID=768

[solarquestion]

There's water in the Lumia fountain tonight so I guess that webcam shot is going to be getting brighter real soon.

[mac78130]

PH Tower

flickr scattered1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4103876493_164b5980df_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/scattered/4103876493/)

[Zach6668]

That looks pretty awesome.

[mac78130]

CITYCENTER NAMED BEST COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF 2009

http://www2.citycenter.com/press_room/press_room_items.aspx?ID=771

[justdefended]

ARIA Restaurants page updated:

http://www.arialasvegas.com/amenities/restaurants.aspx

Seperated into fine dining and casual dining.

Casual Dining


Lemongrass, the Thai restaurant, is listed as casual dining with Satay Bar and cocktails.

Breeze Cafe is the poolside cafe on the Promenade Level.

Sweet Chill is a dessert with ice cream, gelato, sorbets and espresso.

The Roasted Bean is a coffee house on the Casino floor near the Tram.


Fine Dining


Union Restaurant and Lounge is an American dim sum concept on the Casino floor. Sounds interesting.

Blossom includes a chinese garden-like environment near the Baccarat tables.


Looks like everything is pretty well laid out.

[mac78130]

"(Cosmopolitan) requires 24-hour pumps and containment walls after workers hit an aquifer below the Nevada desert floor.)

Never knew that.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=apdCk2i8v.tI&pos=12

[DMaldon762]

Does anyone know who owns the units in the PH Tower with the red fins?

[Bruce911]

Does anyone know who owns the units in the PH Tower with the red fins?

Are we even sure the red fins are "in" any units? They may just be the ends of the hallways, with units on both sides. Just guessing.

And I just remembered, they're Time-share condos, so I guess nobody "owns" them.

[mac78130]

WANNA SEE THE HAZE NIGHTCLUB at ARIA, follow link floorplan available.

http://www.lightgroup.com/nightlife/haze-nightclub-las-vegas

Union Restaurant & Lounge

http://www.lightgroup.com/dining/union-restaurant-las-vegas/

[mac78130]

MGM CityCenter Part1

http://www.vegasdeluxe.com/blogs/luxe-life/2009/nov/16/mgm-citycenter-part-1-opening-festivities-begin-tw/

[justdefended]

WANNA SEE THE HAZE NIGHTCLUB at ARIA, follow link floorplan available.

http://www.lightgroup.com/nightlife/haze-nightclub-las-vegas

Union Restaurant & Lounge

http://www.lightgroup.com/dining/union-restaurant-las-vegas/

Thanks Mac!

HAZE looks gigantic at 25,000 square feet. Will be interesting to see how the second floor open space peers over to the 1st floor with the performance structure.

Also, Union looks like it will take a large amount of space on the Casino floor.

[Xtreme215]

Just drove by City Center. The Harmon crane is gone.

[mac78130]

UkX3RhK4udk

[tumbleweed]

"(Cosmopolitan) requires 24-hour pumps and containment walls after workers hit an aquifer below the Nevada desert floor.)

Never knew that.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=apdCk2i8v.tI&pos=12

Any building on the strip that goes below grade more than 15' has dewatering pumps... lots of underground water on the strip. Funny thing is projects like FB, Echelon, and St Regis are probably running pumps and nothing is going on... shut them off and make it a water park!

[justdefended]

UkX3RhK4udk

Pretty classy. It's as intriguing as it is honest. I think a lot of people won't know how to describe the shapes and the scale.

I said "wow" when the CityCenter Tram scrolled by haha.

[mac78130]

flickr VegasTim

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/4114351910_bb11f7b49c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vegastim/4114351910/)

[mac78130]

I know someone asked for this earlier so here it is:

http://www.vdara.com/files/brochures/vdara-health-beauty-rate.pdf

Spa Brochure (Large file)

http://www.vdara.com/files/brochures/vdara-health-beauty-brochure.pdf

[mac78130]

Quick videos and slideshow of CityCenter..

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=11530034

http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/21658490/index.html

[justdefended]

Construction cam pic of Aria as of Nov. 19. The LED lights and entryway look ready for action. :banana:

http://i45.tinypic.com/n2zur9.jpg

[mac78130]

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/20/two-more-citycenter-structures-earn-high-environme/

[mac78130]

There's color lighting at Aria's water feature. :cheers:

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ARIA-1.jpg

[neworleans]

The Golden Nugget's new "Rush Tower" opened today

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/20/golden-nugget-opens-new-tower-downtown/

[Xtreme215]

Veer West was testing its blue LED lighting tonight. It looks awesome!

[mac78130]

Veer West was testing its blue LED lighting tonight. It looks awesome!

Great !!! :tup:

[rhassoii]

Tearing down the strip side entrance to make way for Switch Beach Club.

http://i937.photobucket.com/albums/ad216/rhassoii/IMG00131-20091120-1345.jpg

[solarquestion]

The fountain's lights were being tested tonight.

[mac78130]

Where are those spotlights coming from? The fountain?

Hooray the fountain is coming to life ;)

[mac78130]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvnchvIwgaI/AAAAAAAAAGg/7tQ4jLs2Nc8/s400/City+Center+Spa.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvnchXauXzI/AAAAAAAAAGY/qmSmeNSgbt4/s400/_REF5290.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvnchXFPQ_I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/n6qIYFHZbGU/s400/_REF5265.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvrV6V8YSOI/AAAAAAAAAGo/htm81beaYPU/s400/100_5879.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvrV60QGqcI/AAAAAAAAAG4/sEmsLR5dtAc/s400/100_5910.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SvrV6p1NepI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Kt39pDwQO1E/s400/100_5897.jpg
http://www.bradfordproductsblog.com/2009_11_01_archive.html

[mac78130]

Spa
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SsyPICUPP1I/AAAAAAAAAFk/NQa2F_a1tGw/s400/ewOctober+2009+MOLV+1853+165.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SsyPIaoz2_I/AAAAAAAAAFs/NmtUvc6aMUc/s400/ewSeptember+2009+104.jpg

Pool Deck
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SsyPI2KiWCI/AAAAAAAAAF0/Jwg_u4rrdG8/s400/ewSeptember+2009+134.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_DaBV8db_uA8/SsyPJaZyF_I/AAAAAAAAAF8/nX-bk-UJqeg/s400/ewSeptember+2009+153.jpg
http://www.bradfordproductsblog.com/2009_10_01_archive.html

[solarquestion]

Looks like I'm going to have to drop acid at the Mandarin Spa now.

[solarquestion]

Reading about The Harmon is a little sad.

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/Projects/1385/Default.aspx

The ultimate luxury getaway, the Harmon Hotel is a non-gaming hotel that forms a striking gateway to the MGM Project in Las Vegas. Fronting the Strip at the corner of Harmon Avenue, it will be one of the tallest buildings on this famed Las Vegas boulevard. Defined by a dynamic curving façade, it has a strong visual presence and provides ample opportunity for sweeping views along the Strip, up Harmon Avenue and back to the Bellagio Fountains – becoming literally a window on the city. Accessed via a geometric pedestrian bridge over Harmon Avenue, its shimmering façade is animated at night with a dazzling lighting scheme.

The hotel and condominium elements are arranged within the tower that is expressed as a single element and is separated from the hotel facilities by a dynamic vertical slot that forms part of the Hotel and Condominium lobby. From within this lively space the visitor will be able to gain access to the hotel and its unique facilities, which include destination restaurants and shops, a state of the art conference suite, and a luxurious spa and south facing pool deck, positioned on an adjacent podium building some 80 feet above the Strip. The pool deck will not only be a place to relax during the day, but will come alive at night for events and parties.

Challenging the accepted rules of hotel design, the Harmon Hotel is conceived by an innovative and inspired client, Andrew Sasson of The Light Group, and will push the boundaries of the hospitality industry to new limits with a design strategy that combines a sleek, modern exterior with a highly luxurious interior.

Interested to see this "dazzling lighting scheme" though.

[mac78130]

Does anybody know who designed this sculpture? (More photos here (http://www.kmox.com/pages/5717253.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1527091#imgXR))

http://imgsrv.kmox.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200911/5573727.jpg?1258880282

[mdiederi]

Does anybody know who designed this sculpture?
I think it's by Tony Cragg, but not certain.

[justdefended]

Both spas look great. The Mandarin Spa is particularly cool with the star lighting. Though the tile benches and chairs don't look soothing =/

[mac78130]

Mandarin looks great
More of Strippodcast pics here (http://thestrippodcast.blogspot.com/2009/11/citycenter-second-pictorial.html)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_cwUF9NJJBIM/SwkDBCgNBJI/AAAAAAAAGTo/mXi89aQewrQ/s1600/photo%2820%29.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cwUF9NJJBIM/SwkDA8y_QPI/AAAAAAAAGTg/mEsDFnEbkN4/s1600/photo%2819%29.jpg

[mac78130]

Originally Posted by solarquestion View Post
Where are those spotlights coming from? The fountain?

This is what Solarquestion was referring to.

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ariaspotlight.jpg

[mac78130]

Nancy Rubin's "Big Edge"...

flickr by plastic fashion
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4125004293_03db944915_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/riffragz/4125004293/)

[Krases]

CANOESPLOSIA- wait I already said that.

I have come to like the canoe tree.

[mac78130]

I have come to like the canoe tree.

Me too :D

[mac78130]

Great CityCenter post by Ratevegas

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2009/11/touring_mgm_mir.html

[justdefended]

Big Edge looks amazing at night! What a shot. I think the main difference between any other resort on the strip is that CityCenter will be as amazing in the day as it will be at night.

[solarquestion]

Does anybody know who designed this sculpture? (More photos here (http://www.kmox.com/pages/5717253.php?imageGalleryXRefId=1527091#imgXR))

http://imgsrv.kmox.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200911/5573727.jpg?1258880282

I think that's Jun Kaneko. Though none of the descriptions I have really describe that specific piece. Hmm.

[Cozybop]

Crystals opens next week on the third. I bet it is going to have lots of empty space when it first opens. There is supposed to be an Apple store opening in there but they haven't even started putting it together yet.

[justdefended]

USA Today CityCenter Photo Gallery. Includes first shots of Aria Sky Suites, Control4 in-room console, and Vdara suite.

http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/A-first-look-inside-CityCenter/G1325

[mac78130]

USA Today CityCenter Photo Gallery. Includes first shots of Aria Sky Suites, Control4 in-room console, and Vdara suite.

http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/A-first-look-inside-CityCenter/G1325

I'm not really a fan of the dark tones in the Aria suites.

[rhassoii]

Carl Icahn offers $156 million for Fontainebleau, outbids Penn National

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/23/carl-icahn-offers-136-million-fontainebleau/

http://www.lvrj.com/news/breaking_news/Fontainebleau-Las-Vegas-has-new-bidder-71839107.html

[solarquestion]

One of the photos in the USA Today article, that view from Aria onto CityCenter, is amazing.

[mac78130]

flickr photos by roundnoon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roundnoon/sets/72157622865799352/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/4130341746_1e2c9446b0_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4129576645_7117c95f33_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4130341798_e4acf96e28_o.jpg

[solarquestion]

Methinks they're going to be rushing to get the rest of those Veer LED lights on in time for the opening.

[mac78130]

Will Harmon Avenue be really ready by next week?

[Krases]

Will Harmon Avenue be really ready by next week?

EVIL POST! You just jinxed them! (your post count is 666).

[J_M_Tungsten]

Are the buildings between the citycenter and the Bellagio apart of the city center? I cant get info on them on the city center website, but they look to be a similar design as the rest of the city center?

[Krases]

Are the buildings between the citycenter and the Bellagio apart of the city center? I cant get info on them on the city center website, but they look to be a similar design as the rest of the city center?

No, that is the Cosmopolitan. It is owned by Duetche bank and right now we can't decide on what the hell is going on with it.

[mac78130]

Aria Property Map: Casino Level

http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3019

[cbotnyse]

Vadra spa menu

http://www.vdara.com/files/brochures/vdara-health-beauty-rate.pdf

I'll be there is 3 weeks! cant wait.

[mac78130]

According to Planet Hollywood's Twitter, the CC, PH pedestrian bridge is now open.

It's official!! The bridge across Las Vegas Blvd. from PH to CityCenter is now open! Congrats PhVegas (http://twitter.com/phVegas)

[Krases]

According to Planet Hollywood's Twitter, the CC, PH pedestrian bridge is now open.



I demand pictures!

Rawr!

[justdefended]

Aria Property Map: Casino Level

http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3019

I really like the layout. Registraton near the front of the property, close access to guest elevators. A cluster of restaurants by the registration is a nice touch, as is the patisserie and Bar Moderno right by the Guest Elevators - a little bit like the large bar right in front of the Encore elevators.

The casino layout looks great - clear pathways that lead directly to the back of the property to either the Guest Elevators or the Promenade. Also, nearly all restaurants around the edge of the property for natural light and patio seating is excellent.

My favorite has to be the seclusion of the Sky Suites. The section is genius. Private entrance to Sky Suite elevators with Baccarat, high-end retail and Asian restaurants all in one semi-private corner for the whales.

Another thoughtful design is Haze, which is close to the North Valet entrance and underground to keep the lines, crowd and noise away from practically everything else.

Also, you can get to anything without having to step one foot in the casino.

After about two looks at this map I already know my way around. Great design.

[mac78130]

photo by PhVegas
http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/phvegas/mVYkf7QLKXXbZKnA1bpR7Qw4zJSTq5vwKbWKWcTz52YuN78MrGvQnteIYYb5/IMG00149.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg (http://phvegas.posterous.com/view-of-the-citycenter-bridge-and-ph-lots-of)

[solarquestion]

The fountain actually did some cool stuff, but what I got was pretty much the 'title screen' of the show it put on. From what I saw it reflects light all over the complex, but mostly Aria.

_984aK2mZ4A

More photos to come. CANNOT WAIT TO SEE WHAT'S INSIDE.

[solarquestion]

My photos from today. You guys are just going to have to go the photostream route because I cannot be bothered to go through and link them. Post them as you like on here, obviously.

Man, that place is huge. I got tired walking around it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33394294@N05/

[mac78130]

My photos from today. You guys are just going to have to go the photostream route because I cannot be bothered to go through and link them. Post them as you like on here, obviously.

Man, that place is huge. I got tired walking around it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33394294@N05/

Cool, super thanks :tup:

[mac78130]

Torn apart..

flickr photo by Las Vegas Lover
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2686/4132367717_13c9ec02aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/alex-martinez/4132367717/)

[justdefended]

My photos from today. You guys are just going to have to go the photostream route because I cannot be bothered to go through and link them. Post them as you like on here, obviously.

Man, that place is huge. I got tired walking around it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33394294@N05/

Amazing pics, thanks! Man that sneak peak of the inside of Crystals is killing me. I can already see the tree house looks near exact to the concept drawings.

Next week it all starts happening!!

[Complex01]

Just Fancy. Looks really kewl. FANCY...

:tup:

[mac78130]

From earthcam the section of Harmon Ave. that cuts thru CC is now open.

http://www.earthcam.com/swf/cam_player/enlarge_image.php?type=live&path=http://images.earthcam.com/htlv/htzonelv5.jpg&portrait=false&rotate=false&name=See%20The%20Strip&width=704&height=480&img_width=640&img_height=480

[solarquestion]

Did you guys notice how that streetlamp near Vdara lights up? It lights up in the shape of a CityCenter logo. Kinda nifty.

[mac78130]

Aria Property Map: Promenade Level

http://www.vegastripping.com/news/news.php?news_id=3019

[ondarox]

So... I guess it's a good time to ask- who will be attending the Grand Opening of Aria? I booked my rooms and flights... Vdara ended up sold out (missed it) but they booked us in the Spa Tower at Bellagio for the 15th. Moving into Aria the 16th and 17th!

I absolutley love this part of the timeline prior to opening. There are so many factors which must fall into place!

[Veerish]

ondarox[QUOTE] So... I guess it's a good time to ask- who will be attending the Grand Opening of Aria? I booked my rooms and flights... Vdara ended up sold out (missed it) but they booked us in the Spa Tower at Bellagio for the 15th. Moving into Aria the 16th and 17th!

I'm arriving on the 15th, they offered us $99/night at the Bellagio. I will be at the grand opening on the 16th and will post pictures as soon as I can, late that evening. Want to meet up for a cocktail? Hopefully still closing on Veer condo in February.

[mac78130]

Remember to Breathe

http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh359/mac78130/ARIA-2.jpg

[mac78130]

flickr photo by las vegas lass
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4139989782_5ca0ed217f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7415612@N06/4139989782/)

[ondarox]

Oops- my dates are off... I'm at Bellagio the 16th (Grand Opening Night) and moving into Aria the 17th and 18th... Would definitely like to arrange a meet up for all those who would like to attend? After all, this may be the last opportunity for a meet at a grand opening for quite a while...

By chance- if one wanted to pursue staying at Aria on the 16th, (Invited Guest Only?) how does one get on that list?

[Veerish]

Oops- my dates are off... I'm at Bellagio the 16th (Grand Opening Night) and moving into Aria the 17th and 18th... Would definitely like to arrange a meet up for all those who would like to attend? After all, this may be the last opportunity for a meet at a grand opening for quite a while...

By chance- if one wanted to pursue staying at Aria on the 16th, (Invited Guest Only?) how does one get on that list?
It's my understanding that Dec 16th is the grand opening party only, no one yet staying in Aria's rooms until the 17th.

[ondarox]

It's my understanding that Dec 16th is the grand opening party only, no one yet staying in Aria's rooms until the 17th.

Oh wow- then perhaps those of us staying in the hotel on the 17th will be staying in a brand new Aria room! I would have assumed that they would have invited only guests (celebrities, media, etc) fill the rooms on grand opening night (the 16th..?) I know this has been done in the past at other resort openings.

Does anyone have a schedule of events for the 16th? I'm wondering what time they plan on opening Aria (assuming midnight Wednesday) and what type of events they are planning. Exciting times!

[RateVegas.com]

According to my schedule of events, there are fireworks scheduled for 11pm on the 16th with the public opening at 11:30pm.

There's a party preceding, starting at 8pm for invited guests.

[mac78130]

According to my schedule of events, there are fireworks scheduled for 11pm on the 16th with the public opening at 11:30pm.

There's a party preceding, starting at 8pm for invited guests.

Maybe I'll just pull a "Michaele and Tareq Salahi" and crash the 8pm party...

[mac78130]

flickr photo kudaphoto
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[mac78130]

Jim Murren, the man behind CityCenter

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/nov/29/one-mans-concept-real-story/

Pocket Park
http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/11/29/scaled.1129_CC_MURREN12_t652.jpg?1b9ad394c43bb038fa9e51a462e45d6568471167

[justdefended]

Caught the Build It Bigger: CityCenter special on the Science Channel last night.

They highlighted a lot of the complexity of Veer Towers which was incredible. The elevator core is the only part of the building that is plum and acts as the spine of the building. If the core was built even 1 degree off it would compromise the entire building.

All the pillars lean at a 4.63 degree angle in two directions that move away from the core.

Aria is two opposite interlocking "Cs" that share the elevator core right at the center, creating four not-so-lengthy hallways of rooms. The hotel couldn't surpass a 600ft height restriction and Aria's design was the result of a competition among architects.

[mac78130]

Great CityCenter article in the LA Times... a few interior shots.

http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-trw-citycenter29-2009nov29?page=1

http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-11/50698618.jpg