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Seva

12-12-2008, 12:07 AM

It's all perfect, not only is the demand there for the World Jewelry Center to begin construction, but construction costs are also dropping due to the recession.

Yes, I think you probably just read this CNN article-

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/12/11/diamond.record/index.html

Far as I know, the tall downtown projects were mostly condos, which I don't see any being built for a while with exception of those connected in Union Park.

There were a few hotels, like that 700ft Grand Central one and Allure 2 was to be a hotel also, they are probably going to be delayed until the strip hotel economy comes back.

Don Pacho

12-12-2008, 01:06 AM

The Crystals

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07640s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07689s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07696s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07713s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07718s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08364s.jpg

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sw5710

12-12-2008, 01:40 AM

Allure 2 was to be all hotel not a mix.

mac78130

12-12-2008, 01:03 PM

great pics, Don Pacho !

CHAPINM1

12-12-2008, 09:09 PM

Judging by the webcam, there appears to be a beam connecting the top of the two cores atop Fontainebleau.

mdiederi

12-12-2008, 10:38 PM

A Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge photo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Hoover%20Dam%20Bypass/NevadaLookingDown.jpg
©CFLHD & HDR http://www.hooverdambypass.org/Const_PhotoAlbum.htm

mdiederi

12-13-2008, 12:55 AM

Probably at Steve Wynn's request before he opens Encore!?
According to this article in the paper today you are absolutely right.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/12/crews-remove-new-frontier-marquee-encore-opening/

tumbleweed

12-13-2008, 06:58 AM

According to this article in the paper today you are absolutely right.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/dec/12/crews-remove-new-frontier-marquee-encore-opening/

ha! i was just about to post the same article. I had no idea.. have heard enough good stories about Steve since I've been here to know that he would do something like that... plus the timing was right.

mac78130

12-13-2008, 03:10 PM

encorelasvegas.com has more pics of the rooms (under the resort). looks pretty nice

mdiederi

12-13-2008, 06:58 PM

New Encore marquee
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/EncoreMarquee.jpg

What's left of the Frontier, as of this morning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Onti.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/FrontierMarquee.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/EncoreWreck.jpg
Oops! Cops said it was a hit and run drunk driver who totaled this sign company truck.

Don Pacho

12-13-2008, 10:55 PM

Octavius Tower – Caesars Palace

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07570s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07516s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08328s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08352s.jpg

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mac78130

12-14-2008, 12:08 AM

ieguy441

12-14-2008, 06:16 PM

New Encore marquee
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/EncoreMarquee.jpg

What's left of the Frontier, as of this morning.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Onti.jpg

The Encore sign looks a bit like a Ralphs market sign.... I was expecting something as cool as the main Wynn marquee, but oh well. Guess that works.

Thank god the Frontier sign is now history, everytime I go to Vegas I wonder why it was still there.

Great photos, as usual!

ieguy441

12-14-2008, 06:18 PM

Inside the red fin at planet hollywood towers, view doesn't look so great. photo by michal postranecky an architect who is working with ph and westgate http://bp2.blogger.com/_c7JTU7LhnCs/SE4eQ4mftyI/AAAAAAAAALQ/4syL0EOpiNQ/s320/P6032285WEB1200
That looks.... just awful. Yuck. It's even worse than the green glow from inside the MGM Grand rooms. I wonder if theres anyway to fix that without changing the glass.

mdiederi

12-14-2008, 06:37 PM

Thank god the Frontier sign is now history, everytime I go to Vegas I wonder why it was still there.
The guy who sold the Frontier, Ruffin, always said that he wanted to take the marquee back to Oklahoma with him, so I figured it was still there waiting for him to come get it. He must of come to his senses and finally realized how buttugly it was. :yuck:

mdiederi

12-14-2008, 06:39 PM

Inside the red fin at planet hollywood towershttp://bp2.blogger.com/_c7JTU7LhnCs/SE4eQ4mftyI/AAAAAAAAALQ/4syL0EOpiNQ/s320/P6032285WEB1200
So I wonder what their concept is for that red fin thing? Is it like supposed to be a red light district in the sky? :cool:

ondarox

12-14-2008, 09:53 PM

So I wonder what their concept is for that red fin thing? Is it like supposed to be a red light district in the sky? :cool:

I wonder the same thing as well... maybe it is a glass enclosed catwalk where the Amsterdam hookers can dance and tap on the glass with coins.... Ha!

No seriously, I think it is probably a sitting area or viewing podium. But I do think it would be very strange looking out of red glass. Talk about an angry view!

heyyoucharlie

12-15-2008, 06:34 AM

I bet the red will look amazing at night with all the light City Center is going to generate.

Day time... not so much.

mac78130

12-15-2008, 03:45 PM

MGM/MIRAGE IS IN AN AGREEMENT TO SELL TREASURE ISLAND...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1549975820081215?rpc=44

mdiederi

12-15-2008, 05:04 PM

I wonder if they'll keep the tram to the Mirage and if they'll change the pirate show to mud wrestling?

patrick84

12-15-2008, 05:15 PM

MGM/MIRAGE IS IN AN AGREEMENT TO SELL TREASURE ISLAND...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1549975820081215?rpc=44

Wow - times are starting to look hard(er).
I always assumed MGM/Mirage would eventually own everything on the Strip at the pace they have been going.

ieguy441

12-15-2008, 05:50 PM

MGM/MIRAGE IS IN AN AGREEMENT TO SELL TREASURE ISLAND...

http://www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN1549975820081215?rpc=44
Didn't see this one coming.. guess it's not too shocking. I wonder what he has in mind for the property. I would hate to see it torn down, as the layout of the casino, elevator lobbies and guest check-in are laid out very well. I stay at TI at least three or four times a year... what a shame.

Krases

12-15-2008, 06:32 PM

HOLY CRAP ITS SNOWING OMG.

Any other Vegas locals seeing snow?

VegasMatt

12-15-2008, 07:11 PM

HOLY CRAP ITS SNOWING OMG.

Any other Vegas locals seeing snow?

Yes, it's currently snowing near the airport. It's about 11:00.

I’m not sure if selling Treasure Island is a good thing or not.
I really didn’t like a lot of the changes MGM made to property:

The new sign and the Name change to TI
The New show
Gutting the facade to put in Tangerine

More competitors on the strip is definitely a plus.
It’s also nice to see MGM’s special brand of generic may be slowing.
However, it was sold to Ruffin. I can’t say I was too excited about how the Frontier was run.
I’m worried he might neglect the that gorgeous property, until it falls apart.
Hopefully he will just resell it.

In the meantime, mud wrestling pirates can’t be much worse than the Siren’s show.

ieguy441

12-15-2008, 07:54 PM

Yes, it's currently snowing near the airport. It's about 11:00.

I’m not sure if selling Treasure Island is a good thing or not.
I really didn’t like a lot of the changes MGM made to property:

The new sign and the Name change to TI
The New show
Gutting the facade to put in Tangerine

More competitors on the strip is definitely a plus.
It’s also nice to see MGM’s special brand of generic may be slowing.
However, it was sold to Ruffin. I can’t say I was too excited about how the Frontier was run.
I’m worried he might neglect the that gorgeous property, until it falls apart.
Hopefully he will just resell it.

In the meantime, mud wrestling pirates can’t be much worse than the Siren’s show.
The Frontier was a dump, but I think Ruffin was appealing to a certain demographic with that property, budget conscience tourists looking for a cheap place to stay on the strip. His plans for Montreux looked to be a lot more upscale than the Frontier ever was, so hopefully he can inject more life in Treasure Island. I had always thought if I could ever buy a hotel on the strip, it would be Treasure Island. It's a great property with lots of potential.

I wouldn't doubt if the property were to get another huge overhaul soon with the casino areas finally completely remodeled. The rest of the property has a very 60s modern-chic look to it now, something along those lines would be nice, with a Bombay influence.

I kind of like whats been done with the property, minus the new signage. The new outdoor areas overlooking the lagoon was IMHO a great way to go... it brings a lot more energy to the strip..

The Sirens show is a bust though, although I am not sure how much longer the Pirate show would have lasted, even with the Pirates of the Caribbean hoopla. It could be the right time to bring back an updated version of the old show, as it's been a few years now since Sirens took over.

Hopefully they don't close down my beloved Canter's Deli!

neworleans

12-15-2008, 08:12 PM

from citycenter & polo towers websites
more blue streaks
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/3111511226_a0092f5571_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3110679225_9b878418cb_o.jpg

ondarox

12-15-2008, 08:54 PM

Wow- big updates all around today. The sale of TI was unexpected, but it does make sense in this market. I'm all for diversification amongst Strip owners, and out of all of MGM's properties, this one makes the most sense. I can't see them giving up any flagships (MGM Grand or Mirage) nor can I see them breaking up the Mandalay Mile.

CityCenter is coming along great- I like the pictures above... you can see the snow!

Don Pacho

12-16-2008, 03:10 AM

Cosmopolitan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08351s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07659s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07667s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07678s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07680s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08346s.jpg

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CHAPINM1

12-16-2008, 03:31 AM

Great shots again Don! Assuming that some of those photos were taken from the Eiffel Tower, both buildings at Cosmo are well above 500 feet now!

mdiederi

12-16-2008, 03:38 AM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07667s.jpg

So is that some of the angled podium glass facade in that shot?

ondarox

12-16-2008, 04:33 AM

Cosmopolitan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08346s.jpg

What is the vacant area to the right of the Cosmo? Wasn't a roof pool supposed to be in that area?

The glass that's being inserted into the staggered framing on the podium has the same "vent" grates as the Harmon. Am i correct in assuming it is a vent of some sort? If that is what it is for, could someone tell me why these vents would be placed on lower levels?

Thanks in advance!

mac78130

12-16-2008, 04:32 PM

What is the vacant area to the right of the Cosmo? Wasn't a roof pool supposed to be in that area?

The glass that's being inserted into the staggered framing on the podium has the same "vent" grates as the Harmon. Am i correct in assuming it is a vent of some sort? If that is what it is for, could someone tell me why these vents would be placed on lower levels?

Thanks in advance!

I think that vacant area is just being used as a staging spot. I'm sure it will fill up once the towers top out. I'm not sure about the vents??

Jibba

12-16-2008, 07:35 PM

That is an absolutely massive project. Bordering on elegant and understated as far as looks go; this will help balance out the strip a little bit I should think.

mac78130

12-16-2008, 07:59 PM

A few pics from the citycenter website... There are more if you want to check them out. http://www.citycenter.com/vision/vision_construction.aspx

http://www.citycenter.com/images/shared/construction/construction_2.jpg

http://www.citycenter.com/images/shared/construction/construction_3.jpg

http://www.citycenter.com/images/shared/construction/construction_4.jpg

http://www.citycenter.com/images/shared/construction/construction_5.jpg

ScottG

12-16-2008, 08:45 PM

ti will become the new(est) frontier lol - j/k

DMaldon762

12-17-2008, 12:28 AM

Ruffin should buy Cosmo or MGM should buy it with the TI sale cash.

mdiederi

12-17-2008, 02:01 AM

Ruffin should buy Cosmo or MGM should buy it with the TI sale cash.
Ruffin doesn't have enough money to buy Cosmo, and neither does MGM. MGM is putting the cash toward finishing CityCenter and it's still not enough.

Seva

12-17-2008, 03:01 AM

Don Pacho

12-17-2008, 03:43 AM

Encore

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08273s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07407s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08284s.jpg

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CHAPINM1

12-17-2008, 03:52 AM

Looks like the central core part of the Fontainebleau is higher than the rest of the roof. Unless there will be more decoration or panels surrounding it, it does look rather weird.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2zywf9g.jpg

This one suprises me more and more everyday. I've been wondering what's been going on with the top myself.

Also, great shots from Trump Don. All two of those people in the pool must consist of all the secured buyers, lol...

sw5710

12-17-2008, 06:44 AM

It would be nice to get a picture from the other side of the crown.

Kingofthehill

12-17-2008, 03:12 PM

Wow!

Las Vegas is virtually shrouded with cranes! Sounds like a visit may be needed.

mac78130

12-17-2008, 03:21 PM

Preview Center/ Sales Center for Fontainebleau now open, well apparently since last week

All hotel? OR CondoHotel?

http://www.lvrj.com/business/36287834.html

The model reminds me of legos :)

mdiederi

12-17-2008, 04:37 PM

Construction has stopped at Manhattan West. They ran out of money.
http://www.lvrj.com/business/36287849.html

jazfingr

12-18-2008, 12:25 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/3117161214_edf1428bd8_o.jpg

This shot of the model (from the RJ) shows the center section of the crown level to be taller.

RandalR

12-18-2008, 12:48 AM

I couldn't get a shot of it today, but they are putting a huge "Westgate" logo at the top of the south side of the Planet Hollywood condo tower.

Big-time snow is coming down right now - the Strip is going to look interesting tomorrow morning. ;)

Seva

12-18-2008, 01:09 AM

Yea, extremely rare snow storm today. The whole city is covered in white, it's simply unreal. There's been snow before but it's usually less than an inch, not this time. Could get 3 to 6 inches in the city by morning.

http://www.lvrj.com/news/36335684.html

Silas

12-18-2008, 02:19 AM

.......

global warming.

sw5710

12-18-2008, 03:08 AM

Bruce911

12-18-2008, 08:57 AM

.......

global warming.

Actually, global "climate change" is much more accurate. Some places get warmer, others get cooler, some places get drier, others get wetter, etc. The net change is a warmer planet, but different areas may go in different directions.

Silas

12-18-2008, 01:16 PM

I knew someone would take the bait and spew the ridiculous party line.

If we do not all know by now that the government is full of corrupt liars who only want to rob from us, then we are not paying attention. To believe them about anything, especially scientific matters, is only for chumps.

Y2K

RandalR

12-18-2008, 06:35 PM

Actually, global "climate change" is much more accurate.

Yes, and much more flexible for the rent-seekers. They can demand that additional tax revenues be spent on their pet projects no matter what happens to the weather. ;)

The snow was kind of a washout here on the north Strip - a lot fell but nothing really stuck. And it started raining here about 5:00 pm. Looks like Henderson got the majority of the snowfall. The airport is open again but with very few flights, since no planes came in yesterday afternoon. Fontainebleau crews were up there working again at 4:00 am in the frigid weather - tough job...

CHAPINM1

12-18-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks RandelR for getting things back where they should be... Before I forget, what kind of hours have the crews at Fontainebleau been working on average?

RandalR

12-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Thanks RandelR for getting things back where they should be... Before I forget, what kind of hours have the crews at Fontainebleau been working on average?

There is welding going on just about 24/7 - the tall cranes seem to start moving around 3:00 am, but most of the workers appear before 7:00 am and leave around 4:00 pm.

DowntownGymRat

12-18-2008, 11:52 PM

Please tell me someone there in Vegas got some killer snow shots of the skyscrapers on the strip! My girlfriend lives there and has an amazing view from her high rise, but her camera is in the shop so I'm missing out

jayguy

12-19-2008, 12:11 AM

Sucks to hear about Manhattan West. My gf works right next door, and she's been watching the construction. We even toured through the sales office just for the heck of it. Hopefully they'll get the funding to finish it off soon.

Looks like most of the snow was in the south east part of the valley, someone I know near Railroad pass (on the way to Boulder City) got about 8" yesterday. I live on the west side near Summerlin, and we only got 3/4 an inch, and most of it melted before 8pm even. It was almost all gone when I got up this morning.

mac78130

12-19-2008, 02:14 AM

WOW, that thing is huge
Flickr photo taken by konashark
http://flickr.com/photos/konashark/3118696953/

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3129/3118696953_0cb516014b_o.jpg

mdiederi

12-19-2008, 02:24 AM

Dang, that photo's taken from way down by South Point.

CHAPINM1

12-19-2008, 03:32 AM

Fantastic shot mac78130! Not only does it do a great job showing just Fontainbleau dominates most of the area but also the mountains in the background are impressive as well!

mdiederi

12-19-2008, 06:07 AM

Deleted. Can't find the original link or credit.

LMich

12-19-2008, 07:15 AM

Please post a link to the photo crediting who took it. As a photographer, I thought you'd do that automatically.

Great photo, BTW.

Krases

12-19-2008, 07:33 AM

Drove down to the Venetian today. The mountains looked amazing. I have lived here for 18 years and that's the first time I have seen the mountains all around the valley covered in snow, usually its just the western and maybe northern mountains.

mdiederi

12-20-2008, 01:40 AM

They brought in a big crawler crane to the Ruvo building in Union Park last night and started piecing together Gehry's twisted facade today.

VegasMatt

12-20-2008, 08:31 AM

Here are a few shots I took driving home during the storm.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/3120951284_a32949e874_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3120952200_d9892a4a1b.jpg

Red UM Rebel

12-20-2008, 06:13 PM

Great shot of the bleu

leftopolis

12-20-2008, 11:17 PM

Not Las Vegas per se, but most of the visitors to this thread are familiar with the massive Coyote Springs development in the works(about an hour from Las Vegas). Anyway, I came across this interesting tidbit in the Reno Gazette Journal:

Casino zoning OK'd in Coyote Springs (http://www.rgj.com/article/20081219/BIZ/812190475/1071/BIZ)

LAS VEGAS -- Clark County commissioners have approved rezoning 125 acres in the remote Coyote Springs development to allow a hotel-casino.

Former U.S. Sen. Richard Bryan represented developer Harvey Whittemore. He told commissioners that rezoning before home lots are sold will avoid future land-use conflicts.

The 43,000-acre community is 55 miles north of Las Vegas along U.S. 93. It has basic roads and a golf course that opened in May.

The commission also OK'd general plans for a 200-foot hotel-casino tower, restaurants, spa, convention space and a live entertainment venue.

Two partners in Coyote Springs Investment are principals with Peppermill Casinos Inc., which owns hotel-casinos in Reno and West Wendover.

davidcharles

12-21-2008, 02:51 AM

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_QqS2KrWZkNw/SU2m7V8TaGI/AAAAAAAAArM/R-DUNPger7U/s640/December%20%2708%20082.jpg

davidcharles

12-21-2008, 02:52 AM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QqS2KrWZkNw/SU2mwTzFhFI/AAAAAAAAAnQ/yotDbf2VqZQ/s640/December%20%2708%20043.jpg

davidcharles

12-21-2008, 02:53 AM

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_QqS2KrWZkNw/SU2m6ZpALXI/AAAAAAAAAq8/GhnkFqtTQvI/s512/December%20%2708%20079.jpg

davidcharles

12-21-2008, 02:57 AM

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QqS2KrWZkNw/SU2m5MDic1I/AAAAAAAAAqc/sy5YW5TXBCA/s640/December%20%2708%20075.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_QqS2KrWZkNw/SU2m5ePxSNI/AAAAAAAAAqk/QEwHwwCJUvg/s512/December%20%2708%20076.jpg

mac78130

12-21-2008, 04:06 AM

Fontainebleau crown starting to take more shape
Flickr photo by las vegas 1 lover

http://flickr.com/photos/alex-martinez/3124094064/

did the shade of blue glass change or is it because the lower section of glass are dirty?

leftopolis

12-21-2008, 04:47 AM

^
It's probably more like the latter--and I think it's more like there's a protective film when it's first installed. Remeber how the Trump glass changed reflectivity when that was being completed? I suppose it could be dust or even frost, too! I'd expect it to be uniform in the end.

^^
BTW, davidcharles: Welcome and thanks for the more personal display of LV snow!

mdiederi

12-21-2008, 06:05 AM

Is that at Loft 5?

davidcharles

12-21-2008, 08:13 AM

yes that is Loft 5 - the pics were taken from our balcony and are of the courtyard.

mdiederi

12-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Map of the interior of Encore.
http://www.stevefriess.com/podcast/ENCOREMAP%20copy.jpg

mac78130

12-21-2008, 08:28 PM

Encore opens tomorrow Dec 22..

http://www.reviewjournal.com/media/slideshow/encore_opening/

http://media.lvrj.com/images/3215504.jpg

CHAPINM1

12-21-2008, 09:37 PM

mac78130, thanks once again for the links! Great to see the cladding on Fontainebleau over 75% complete!

Don Pacho

12-22-2008, 02:44 AM

Fontainebleau

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC07420s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08277s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08339s.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/donpacho/Part%20Two/DSC08334s.jpg

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tumbleweed

12-22-2008, 07:07 PM

I am sure it is just the dirty glass...
The thing that bothers me is the change from a chamfer to a point on the floors on the left side of the tower. Kind of random. You think if you were going to do that, you'd do it right above the mechanical floor. Must be where the residences start?

I have a pic from today but am having problems figuring out how to post.. hmm.

ieguy441

12-22-2008, 08:09 PM

Encore is open!

Bruce911

12-22-2008, 11:33 PM

sw5710

12-23-2008, 02:03 AM

ondarox

12-23-2008, 02:47 AM

Maybe for special guests only. It was not scheduled to open to the general public until 8 p.m. Las Vegas time, which is still nearly 4 1/2 hours in the future. The time that shows up on this page is, I believe, Greenwich time. The previous message was posted at 8:09 p.m. Greenwich time, not Las Vegas time.

Thanks for that clarification... I left Vegas today around noon and was bummed that it didn't open at midnite like we thought it would. I really wanted to get a first glimpse to see everything before it was "touched."

Mirage's new volcano went bust three times at the 9pm show Sunday night. Halfway through each time (right to the first majore explosion) it would deactivate. Many people were booing outside... what a shame! I saw the show several times upstairs from the Penthouse level, I'm sure it will be impressive when they can get it to work consistently. The fountain of fire effects are spectacular and when the show is playing you can feel the windows in the room (even up at the top floor) begin to shake.

Treasure Island's Staff morale seemed to be very high this past weekend. Most of the employees I talked to were very happy or unphased by the recent purchase.

Still some activity at "The Condo Formerly Known As St. Regis." I know they're finishing the podium... it's nice to know that they will not just leave it with the steel exposed.

Cosmo is looking a lot better, CityCenter is too. The scale of both projects are very intimidating when you walk next to them. F-Blue and Sky frame that portion of LV Blvd very well... almost resembles a gate at the North part of the Strip.

Regarding the special installation being installed at CityCenter by WET Designs, does anyone want to speculate on what you think it would be?

Happy Holidays to all!!!

mac78130

12-23-2008, 03:32 AM

Regarding the special installation being installed at CityCenter by WET Designs, does anyone want to speculate on what you think it would be?

I always thought they would do something similar to the Burj al Arab

mac78130

12-23-2008, 04:03 AM

NOW Encore is open :)
Can't wait to see some pics

Krases

12-23-2008, 04:39 AM

Encore will create about 5300 new jobs and is getting plenty of attention both nationally and internationally which is always good for Vegas.

cosmo2k8

12-23-2008, 06:26 AM

http://www.sixteenfifty.com/cosmopolitan/e/happy-holidays/

Cheers!

Aaron Auxier

12-23-2008, 07:54 AM

Don Pacho

12-23-2008, 04:16 PM

"The last 2 pictures" What hotel where were they taken from?

From the Eiffel tower

mdiederi

12-23-2008, 04:51 PM

Encore casino is very similar to Wynn, except it's partitioned, and there's even more red and lattice work. The red chandeliers over the gaming areas are very eerie looking.

ondarox

12-23-2008, 05:58 PM

From what they say at the sales center, WET Design's new water feature in front of ARIA should be quite spectacular. I have heard they could end up using mirrors (hidden on top of buildings) to reflect sunlight into the free falling fountain to make it shimmer like diamonds.

I've heard that there could be layers of dancing water falling over each other in the Sky and that the technology may recognize the power of the wind and control the height of the water.

At night, it may light up with fantastic displays of color.

I could be wrong on all of this. Just sharing what the on-site agents have said what it COULD be like.

I have always wondered if something like this might be incorporated into the project. I don't know if it would work in an exterior setting, as it seems like the wind may disturb how the water is portioned out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HeUixe_Lpg&feature=related

I also wondered if we have already seen the construction of the feature already. Could those curved metal spires at the porte cochere shoot or pour water out of them? Just a thought.

Silas

12-23-2008, 07:11 PM

Any scoop on what that will look like and when it will be started/completed?

mac78130

12-23-2008, 07:52 PM

Any scoop on what that will look like and when it will be started/completed?

You can see a portion of the bridge here:
http://www.earthcam.com/swf/cam_player/enlarge_image.php?type=live&path=http://images.earthcam.com/htlv/htzonelv5.jpg&name=See%20The%20Strip&width=640&height=480&img_width=640&img_height=480
The camera moves to two positions, which by the way looks like the glass is being installed on the strip frontage at Cosmo :)

Silas

12-23-2008, 08:12 PM

Thanks so much Mac -- very cool.

Silas

12-23-2008, 09:22 PM

It sounds like the perfect fit for the plan.

'Shovel ready', clean technology, etc. etc.

How much juice does Vegas have with Washington/Chicago mafia ?

Silas

12-23-2008, 09:25 PM

Aaron, that water feature sounds cool -- but I don't think reflected sunlight is a super-smart idea for Vegas/CityCenter. Sounds more like a laser death-beam effect during the summer months. It's not like the sun is going to be reflected only onto the fountains but likely at an angry public. Let's see what they do..........

mdiederi

12-23-2008, 10:13 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Encore1-4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Encore2-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Encore3-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/EncoreRed.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/mdiederi/buildings/Encore/Encore4-2.jpg

ondarox

12-23-2008, 11:37 PM

Encore is simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing... I'm bummed I missed it.

mdiederi

12-24-2008, 03:10 AM

http://www.encoreopening.com/

Aaron Auxier

12-24-2008, 04:13 AM