LAS VEGAS | Boom Project Rundown! 2.0 - Page 94

Big Sands · #**1861** Posted **Apr 1, 2007, 5:39 PM**

I thought it was going to be positioned about right for me. Nicer than the Palms or Hard Rock, but more laid back then Wynn or Bellagio. Now they will have 750 condo deposits to return.

http://www.globest.com/news/870_870/.../159184-1.html

ScottG · #**1862** Posted **Apr 1, 2007, 10:44 PM**

from the legoland site: (whyd they do the trop?!)

Don't miss our largest Miniland expansion ever - the fabulous Las Vegas Strip made entirely out of LEGO brick. Miniland Las Vegas features the world-famous Strip including ten different hotel properties chosen for their unique architectural style. The hotels featured are the Luxor Las Vegas, New York, New York Hotel and Casino, Excalibur, Mirage, Treasure Island, Tropicana, MGM Grand, Venetian, Stratosphere tower and two iconic structures of Paris Las Vegas, the balloon sign and Eiffel Tower. “The Strip” at LEGOLAND also features a miniature wedding chapel, monorails and real life sounds recorded in Las Vegas.

What to look for: Miniland Las Vegas features a variety of whimsical and animated models that replicate scenes found in the actual city such as the battle of pirate ships in front of Treasure Island. Interactive features include an exploding volcano in front of the Mirage, fireboats squirting water in front of the New York, New York, and working versions of the thrill rides at the top of the Stratosphere.

gmcclenon · #**1863** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 1:20 AM**

Here's the latest from the Fontainebleau site.

Cranes

More cranes

From above
North end

South end

Close up of foundation work

Interesting reflection test on the grey/blue/mirror glass. Note the blue painted area around the ground in front of panels:

Some new shots of Sky:

Glamour shot from driveway

Lobby (out-of-control cool)

Going into the elevator hall

Pool area

Random strip shots

Enjoy!

mdiederi · #**1864** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 1:24 AM**

Great update shots, thanks!

beets281 · #**1865** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 2:04 AM**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8wTG629h2c
The tower is slated to be 60 stories tall, and is nearly one million square feet in size. The ground breaking is currently planned for spring 2008.

BrianFey · #**1866** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 7:54 PM**

That Encore garage looks to already be around 9 levels? Anybody know the final number of levels ?

gmcclenon · #**1867** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 8:55 PM**

Construction accident at Sky - Four workers burned. No deaths or structural damage.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...n120241D07.DTL

Patrick · #**1868** Posted **Apr 2, 2007, 11:28 PM**

I love Sky, never doughted it for a minute.

gmcclenon · #**1869** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 12:43 AM**

Way to go Mark aka jazfingr!

http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/artic...q_13454244.txt

You're famous!

Urban Sky · #**1870** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 12:50 AM**

nice pictures above gmc...

Vegas Grows Up · #**1871** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 1:47 AM**

Nice name dropping Mark!

Vtown420 · #**1872** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 1:51 AM**

Wow, congrats Jaz! Your website is awesome and deserves some recognition!

And great pics gmc!

So does anyone know which is taller right now, Trump or Palazzo?

MsuMix · #**1873** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 2:06 AM**

I'd go with Trump right now because they've already poured the 64th floor and only have 36' of steel to put up for the roof/big white band around the top. Palazzo's core isn't topped out yet but will beat trump when done if I recall...

kenratboy · #**1874** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 2:30 AM**

Thanks for all the pictures guys!

I live in Reno and I love seeing all the progress being made in Vegas (everything is on hold in Reno at the moment except for the Peppermill tower going up) - I will definitely be visiting soon, just to see it.

Last time I was in Vegas was the summer before 9/11. I bet a lot has changed (for better or worse)

I want to do some watch shopping :-)

CHAPINM1 · #**1875** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 3:12 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsuMix

I'd go with Trump right now because they've already poured the 64th floor and only have 36' of steel to put up for the roof/big white band around the top. Palazzo's core isn't topped out yet but will beat trump when done if I recall...

Palazzo will be 642 feet, and Trump will be 645 feet. Trump will beat the Palazzo by only 3 feet.

mdiederi · #**1876** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 4:03 AM**

According to Emporis, Trump will be 623 feet (190 meters). Trump is currently a little taller than Palazzo because they didn't have to dig such a big hole and were able to go vertical sooner, but the Palazzo core is pert near the same height already and the steel is going up very fast. Emporis used to have the second Trump tower listed as being a little taller than Palazzo, but it's no longer on the list, but I believe the project is still going to happen.

spoonman · #**1877** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 4:04 AM**

Serious question for Las Vegas forumers...

Are any of you sad to see the old properties fade away or does everyone just want to see tall buildings?

As a southern California resident, I am very fond of Las Vegas. I have been going there for years and have slowly seen it change over time. I even lived in Las Vegas from 2000-2002. Unfortunately, in my opinion I feel like all the things that made Las Vegas unique are slowly disappearing. All the old casinos with history and their own story. I think the best time in Las Vegas was in the mid 90's when there was a mix of old and new. Now it looks like Miami to me...just full of condo's. It's like they bulldozed the attractions so they could build close to the attractions, not realizing there's not much left. No offense to any Las Vegas forumers, I was a resident myself, but I miss the old properties and their unique character.

future29 · #**1878** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 5:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmcclenon

Way to go Mark aka jazfingr!

http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/artic...q_13454244.txt

You're famous!

nice. btw i also live in costa mesa and i have never been able to get to vegas in 3 hours!

CHAPINM1 · #**1879** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 6:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoonman

Serious question for Las Vegas forumers...

Are any of you sad to see the old properties fade away or does everyone just want to see tall buildings?

As a southern California resident, I am very fond of Las Vegas. I have been going there for years and have slowly seen it change over time. I even lived in Las Vegas from 2000-2002. Unfortunately, in my opinion I feel like all the things that made Las Vegas unique are slowly disappearing. All the old casinos with history and their own story. I think the best time in Las Vegas was in the mid 90's when there was a mix of old and new. Now it looks like Miami to me...just full of condo's. It's like they bulldozed the attractions so they could build close to the attractions, not realizing there's not much left. No offense to any Las Vegas forumers, I was a resident myself, but I miss the old properties and their unique character.

All these condo developments should be built downtown. That way they can still be built without the loss of iconic structures and it's not in the restricted FAA zone. Seriously, it's not miles and miles from the main part of the strip. Also, with the monorail constantly expanding that will bridge the gap between the two that much more!

BTW, wasn't the Fountainbleau project supposed to be over 1,000 feet? If so what a f***in shame!!! Then again if they didn't try to go for a site in the FAA restricted zone than they would have not have ran into that problem. They should have built where the Ivana project was supposed to go, at least that is approved up to 921 feet. Why did they plan for something that tall there if they knew all they were in for was a big letdown? Isn't the project now supposed to be only 725 feet? If so how many floors will it be? For a project that's under construction we haven't been given hardly any if not close to no information about the project at all...

mdiederi · #**1880** Posted **Apr 3, 2007, 6:28 PM**

So far there is only one condo tower directly on the Strip, Sky. Not a single resort has been replaced by a condo tower.