The ARIA Resort & Casino by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects designed the recently completed ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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The ARIA Resort & Casino by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
The ARIA Resort & Casino is the centerpiece of CityCenter, an urban environment on a 67-acre site fronting the Las Vegas Strip. The 4,000-room hotel and casino is the tallest structure in CityCenter, redefining the Las Vegas skyline and creating a strong sense of space. Constructed of steel and glass, the shimmering, crystalline towers reflect the changing sky.
The 3.8-million-square-foot hotel-casino complex is comprised of two counterpoising, curvilinear towers joining to form an open center. The curved shape of the towers creates gently arched corridors, which give the appearance of a shorter distance from the elevators to the guest rooms. Angled building corners allow for panoramic views. Filled with natural light, the corridors offer views of the Strip below and the mountains beyond.
Visitors enter the building at one of two entrances, each under a textured and faceted grand canopy. East of the hotel tower is a 150,000-square-foot casino, 45,000 square feet of retail and 125,000 square feet of dining, bar, and lounge space. West of the towers is a 1,800-seat theater with a layered, three-dimensional façade. Just past the theater is a 300,000-square-foot, three-level convention center. With its glass façade, the convention center is filled with natural light and has views of the landscaped pool area. Opposite the convention center is an 80,000-square-foot, two-level spa building clad in Las Vegas red metaquartzine stone.
Consistent with CityCenter’s scale and commitment to sustainable design, ARIA is the world’s largest hotel to achieve a LEED Gold rating. The building’s primary energy-saving feature is its curtain wall, which uses a new generation of glass coatings that let daylight in while blocking the sun’s heat-producing rays. Sunshades reduce glare and maintain an even temperature in the guest rooms. Ceramic frit is used selectively on the glass to block daylight without obscuring views.
As part of CityCenter’s art program, ARIA will include artwork commissioned or selected for the hotel-casino. Maya Lin’s “Silver River”, an 84-foot sculpture of the Colorado River cast in reclaimed silver, is suspended over the hotel registration desk. Jenny Holzer’s “VEGAS”, a 250-foot LED sign spelling out the artist’s signature messages, will welcome visitors at the north valet. Three stainless steel sculptures by Tony Cragg can be seen in the southern entry atrium: “Bolt”, depicting a bolt of lightning; “Bent of Mind”, a silhouette of a face; and “Untitled” (tall column), a graceful, curving form.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Total Area: 3.8 million square feet
Amenities:
• 150,000 square feet of gaming
• 300,000 square feet of meeting spaces
• Three primary pools
• 16 restaurants
• 80,000-square-foot, two-level spa and salon
• 1,800-seat theater for the Cirque du SoleilHeight: 600 feet
LEED Rating: LEED Gold Certified
Client: MGM Mirage & Infinity World Development Corp.
Visit the Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects website – here.
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Michael McTigue on 07 Jul 2010 at 5:42 am #
Vulgar and common.
Zero34 on 07 Jul 2010 at 8:39 am #
as someone who works in architecture and lives in Vegas, the truth about city center is that it’s a MAJOR disappointment, the pictures are so heavily touched up to make up for the poor design choices it’s not even funny. The lighting is horrid, the material selections in places often have no rhyme or reason to one another in an effort to be “different” and the overall atmosphere is that of confusion in design.
Though these pictures look nice, the “in person” feel of the project is TRULY a 180 degree reality from what you see here..
rather unfortunate for a project that cost SOOO DAMN MUCH money and had such amazing potential.
Cristina on 08 Jul 2010 at 2:01 am #
I’m not a fan of these huge places in general…and this doesn’t really stand out as a pearl.
Thiago Guimaraes on 17 Jul 2010 at 10:27 am #
This is sooo Potzdamer Platz,…
MArio on 18 Sep 2010 at 11:56 am #
A True Shame for Cesar Pelli. This Aria Resort is not a masterpiece. Its just another resort.
dan on 20 Nov 2010 at 4:34 pm #
I agree just another resort. And beyond that the design of the building is horrid. One major flaw is that in the mornings when the sun is rising untill noon when its at its highest the sun refracts off the windows of the buildings directly into the pool area. Some sunnbathing guests have burnned due to this flaw. A shade of somesort is currently in the works.
desertgirl on 27 Dec 2010 at 8:37 pm #
I wish people would see the major accomplishment of such an endeavor. Instead of picking it apart. This project was incredible to be a part of…
You try putting together a massive project and see how it goes! I give kudos to all of us who got through this project.