[Krases]

Well thats one incentive to upgrade to a room on a higher floor...

[CityDreamer]

There's probably reflective tinting on all the windows (you can see out, but people outside can't see in). That would be pretty dumb if there wasn't.

[mac78130]

Two ‘sponsors’ show interest in Fontainebleau investment :hmmm:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/23/two-sponsors-show-interest-fontainebleau-investmen/

[mac78130]

Open link and go to page 15... MGM Mirage has a few renderings of Aria's casino/lounge, spa and salon.. I'm sure there are more renderings that they are not showing, but the ones shown are major snoozefest. I'm not real impressed, so hopefully it will be better in person.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MzQzOTgxfENoaWxkSUQ9MzMwNjkxfFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1

[Kirre]

Bunch of new pictures of the PH tower by one of the designers.

http://www.postranecky.com/photos1.html

[Xtreme215]

Open link and go to page 15... MGM Mirage has a few renderings of Aria's casino/lounge, spa and salon.. I'm sure there are more renderings that they are not showing, but the ones shown are major snoozefest. I'm not real impressed, so hopefully it will be better in person.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MzQzOTgxfENoaWxkSUQ9MzMwNjkxfFR5cGU9MQ==&t=1

That also has the first rendering I've seen of the shortened Harmon tower on page 23.

[mac78130]

That also has the first rendering I've seen of the shortened Harmon tower on page 23.

I didn't even noticed.. good catch..

[justdefended]

Here's a before and after:

http://i29.tinypic.com/2dj9zl4.jpg

It actually doesn't look THAT much shorter; certainly not the half-size stump that the initial articles described. It's a good sign that it was hard to notice in the rendering to begin with.

[mac78130]

Golden Nugget’s new Rush Tower rooms go on sale August 1, opens Nov. 20.

http://www.vegasnews.com/10563/golden-nuggets-new-rush-tower-rooms-available-august-1.html

http://www.vegasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/rendering-of-new-golden-nugget-rush-tower-lobby-570.jpg

http://www.vegasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/rendering-of-golden-nugget-property-with-new-rush-tower-570.jpg
(photos from vegasnews.com (http://www.vegasnews.com/10563/golden-nuggets-new-rush-tower-rooms-available-august-1.html))

[mac78130]

flickr photo by Kamikaze Devilphish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamikaze_devilphish/3753041213/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3753041213_c5dd9a4ba3_b.jpg

flickr photo by Kamikaze Devilphish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamikaze_devilphish/3753838930/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/3753838930_4bcd7ded2a_b.jpg

[CityDreamer]

Cool pics! Can't wait till they're finished with this!:banana:

[CityDreamer]

For a second, I almost thought the negative was reversed in the last pic because of the road below, until I realized it was just an illusion! It almost looks as if your looking west from the east side of the bridge, but it's the other way.

[mac78130]

Came across this rendering of The Crystals, I was wondering if that will be the exact locations of the stores?
Also a 3D fly through of steel construction. http://www.bdsglobal.com/videos/crystals-mall-las-vegas-video-fly-through.aspx

http://www.bdsglobal.com/images/commercial-08.jpg

http://www.bdsglobal.com/images/commercial-09.jpg

http://www.bdsglobal.com/commercial.aspx

[Complex01]

flickr photo by Kamikaze Devilphish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamikaze_devilphish/3753041213/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/3753041213_c5dd9a4ba3_b.jpg

flickr photo by Kamikaze Devilphish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamikaze_devilphish/3753838930/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2161/3753838930_4bcd7ded2a_b.jpg

WOW. It looks awesome. Cant wait till its finished. I will so drive on it. Very Kewl...

[mac78130]

flickr photo by Jay Abramson (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenoja/3764196362/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3764196362_401bdc6396_b.jpg

Jay Abramson (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenoja/3763392811/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3763392811_436a3edf21_b.jpg

[mac78130]

Upclose...
flickr photo by markstemp58 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40397489@N00/3767903300/in/set-72157621613904710/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2569/3767903300_0455d2e6cb_b.jpg

Veer towers looking nice
flickr photo by markstemp58 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40397489@N00/3767880282/in/set-72157621613904710/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2638/3767880282_c3a2508313_b.jpg

Veer glass reaching the top
flickr photo by markstemp58 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40397489@N00/3767002697/in/set-72157621613904710/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3767002697_8e675c090f_b.jpg

[mac78130]

Aria and Cirque theater
flickr photo by markstemp58 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/40397489@N00/3767003325/in/set-72157621613904710/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3159/3767003325_a45e441e7e_b.jpg

[mac78130]

Hard Rock Paradise Tower opening early
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/jul/29/hard-rock-ready-welcome-guests-new-tower/

http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/07/28/IMG_0017a_t651.jpg?f88c8649bbadbb805ebb7b1c2020cc5b10765421

[justdefended]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3767002697_8e675c090f_b.jpg

Veer is turning out to be stunning. Will probably wind up being one of the most photographed pieces of the project.

[Snotick]

I found this article from Hotelsmag.com discussing the Cosmopolitan. This article states a Sept 2010 scheduled opening. It also states they are still in negotiations with Hilton and a gaming license has not been secured.

http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6673551.html

This seems like it is taking forever. Heck Sept of 2010? Won't all of City Center be done by then? Didnt Cosmo start building before City Center?

[justdefended]

MGM to price cut CityCenter condos and talking to banks about arranging financing. Smart move. :cheers:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aXr3Tfg2CJL8

[mac78130]

Good article in the Las Vegas Sun about the Hoover Dam Bridge, includes a video.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/01/ho/
http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/07/31/scaled.001_BYPASS_t651.jpg?f88c8649bbadbb805ebb7b1c2020cc5b10765421

[mac78130]

I found this article from Hotelsmag.com discussing the Cosmopolitan. This article states a Sept 2010 scheduled opening. It also states they are still in negotiations with Hilton and a gaming license has not been secured.

http://www.hotelsmag.com/article/CA6673551.html

This seems like it is taking forever. Heck Sept of 2010? Won't all of City Center be done by then? Didnt Cosmo start building before City Center?


Sept 2010... I wonder if the Harmon Hotel will be completed by that time as well.

I read that CAD International is working on the new interior design for the Cosmopolitan. They did the interior for the W Hotel and Residences that was canceled a few years back. Those renderings of the W Hotel are on their website and in my opinion would be perfect for the Cosmopolitan. You can check those renderings by following the link, go to the gallery and it will be the Hotel and Residences Las Vegas.

http://www.cadintl.com/

Here is the article mentioning CAD International... This article mentions a June 2010 opening, but I think a Sept. opening is more accuarte.
http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/090716arquitectonica.asp

[DrT]

MGM to price cut CityCenter condos and talking to banks about arranging financing. Smart move. :cheers:

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aXr3Tfg2CJL8

" Details will be announced early in the U.S. fall season ...

I'm guessing 30% price reduction, but hoping for more. Developers of new buildings in Miami are having to go as low as $200/ foot to move condo product.

[fishordie]

Sept 2010... I wonder if the Harmon Hotel will be completed by that time as well.

I read that CAD International is working on the new interior design for the Cosmopolitan. They did the interior for the W Hotel and Residences that was canceled a few years back. Those renderings of the W Hotel are on their website and in my opinion would be perfect for the Cosmopolitan. You can check those renderings by following the link, go to the gallery and it will be the Hotel and Residences Las Vegas.

http://www.cadintl.com/

Here is the article mentioning CAD International... This article mentions a June 2010 opening, but I think a Sept. opening is more accuarte.
http://archrecord.construction.com/news/daily/archives/090716arquitectonica.asp

I could not disagree more. I was very much in the know about the W project and one of the reasons I did not participate was due to their choice of interior design. The look was more Neo 70's done cheaply. One reason I chose to get involved with the Cosmo, along with location and views, was I knew the Eichner's would design something special for the room interiors. Anyone who saw the models at either of the two locations would have seen the use of more expensive tiles, veneers and layouts than any or Hotel or Condo hotel in Vegas. Not everyone might like the actual colors or ??? but the overwhelming number of folks I took to the Models were BLOWN AWAY. For the new owners to have relied on Related Group, who have been nothing but a mess for Vegas unit purchasers, for choosing interior design and firms, was and is nothing short of bad business. Now Deutche is looking for new designs even though they have room designs right at their finger tips.

We do not know for sure how long the delay will be while this new design comes into existence but what a shame to lose those room interiors previously shown as models. Of course it will be interesting to see if the cost of materials goes up or down from the previous concepts but my guess is cost savings may be at the heart of the matter.

[justdefended]

I'm guessing 30% price reduction, but hoping for more. Developers of new buildings in Miami are having to go as low as $200/ foot to move condo product.

I think most buyers would be content with 30%. Minimum would probably be a 20% price cut. I don't think they'll go near 40 or 50 since there is a premium for the location, amenities etc. Financing options for each property would help to seal the deal.

This is really the last hurdle for them concerning CityCenter. Make closings happen, open the property to a tons of publicity in Dec., then start raking in cash from the casino, food & beverage and closings to turn the company around.

[justdefended]

Bloomberg just updated the CityCenter condo story to "MAY" cut prices. The final decision rests with the board of the CityCenter joint venture with Dubai World.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=aP3Jrn9yjYgA

[lfc4life]

off topic but interesting article, i wonder will the vegas condo market ever get this bad http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090801/ap_on_re_us/us_lonely_highrise

[mac78130]

Here is the illumesh I had mentioned awhile back. It's attached to the tram section that crosses the road to Aria.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkIRLVNUCk

[Krases]

Here is the illumesh I had mentioned awhile back. It's attached to the tram section that crosses the road to Aria.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmkIRLVNUCk

Is that it or will there be a lot more of it?

[heyyoucharlie]

:previous: I would bet that is streatchs out along long "visable" parts of the railway.

IMO Looks pretty cool.

[mac78130]

flickr photo by fred 306 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/37541410@N03/3783081626/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3783081626_e10758cd47_b.jpg

[mac78130]

Vdara opens in two months!!:cheers:

[justdefended]

According to the MGM Conference Call:

Vdara opening delayed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1.

Mandarin, Veer, and Crystals still scheduled for Dec. 3.

Aria still on for Dec. 16.

132,000 nights booked for Aria and 61,000 nights booked for Vdara.

Crystals will be 48% open by Dec. and 84% open by Apr. 2010.

Closings for Mandarin will start in Dec., followed by Veer in Jan. and Vdara in Feb. MGM said they are working on closing plan to safeguard a smooth transition for residential buyers. But no mention of the price cut yet.

[mac78130]

According to the MGM Conference Call:

Vdara opening delayed from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1.

Mandarin, Veer, and Crystals still scheduled for Dec. 3.

Aria still on for Dec. 16.

132,000 nights booked for Aria and 61,000 nights booked for Vdara.

Crystals will be 48% open by Dec. and 84% open by Apr. 2010.

Closings for Mandarin will start in Dec., followed by Veer in Jan. and Vdara in Feb. MGM said they are working on closing plan to safeguard a smooth transition for residential buyers. But no mention of the price cut yet.

I was surprised when they mentioned the Crystals will only be 48% open by Dec.
I wonder what push Vdara's opening date back?

[lfc4life]

I wonder what push Vdara's opening date back?

probably access to and from the tower itself, the strip entrance won't be anyways near complete by october, also not very safe having residents and guests walking through what would still basically be a giant worksite

[mac78130]

flickr photo by Linder G (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14541775@N05/3786505814/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3786505814_bfe8e24001_b.jpg

Linder G (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14541775@N05/3785693681/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3785693681_bd3c7520cd_b.jpg

[mac78130]

flickr photo by Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hardrockhotellasvegas/sets/72157621812829417/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3786171705_8101fe3fa6_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/3786974228_1bc382fd80_b.jpg

[neworleans]

according to their website, Marriott Springhill Suites opens next month.

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/laspr-springhill-suites-las-vegas-convention-center/

[mac78130]

Fontainebleau's lawsuit against banks moves from bankruptcy court to the federal district court in Miami.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/05/fontainebleaus-suit-against-lenders-moved-bankrupt/

[CharoogAjram]

http://i25.tinypic.com/xdp4k.jpg

Louis Vuitton logo up at the Crystals. Looks really nice.

[mac78130]

Louis Vuitton logo up at the Crystals. Looks really nice.

So the rendering was accurate
http://www.bdsglobal.com/images/commercial-08.jpg

[ThreeHundred]

Is there any way that City Center will integrate Cosmo? I'm pretty sure that since they are right next door to each other and the same style of architecture that people think they are already one huge project.

[jazfingr]

Is there any way that City Center will integrate Cosmo? I'm pretty sure that since they are right next door to each other and the same style of architecture that people think they are already one huge project.

Cosmo will never be part of CC because CC is going for their LEED (green) certification and Cosmo is not green. Now, I suppose that MGM could eventually purchase Cosmo, but they wouldn't call it "part of CityCenter".

[justdefended]

The Vdara website is now updated to take reservations on Dec. 1.

According the conference call, Vdara is commanding rates above every current MGM property except for Bellagio. Aria is booking at 5 to 10% above Bellagio rates.

[mac78130]

The Vdara website is now updated to take reservations on Dec. 1.

According the conference call, Vdara is commanding rates above every current MGM property except for Bellagio. Aria is booking at 5 to 10% above Bellagio rates.

I heard that some people whose reservations got canceled at Vdara are receiving comped rooms for future use....

The rates are kind of high that opening week which is normally a slow week.. but I'll still be there :)

[justdefended]

I heard that some people whose reservations got canceled at Vdara are receiving comped rooms for future use....

The rates are kind of high that opening week which is normally a slow week.. but I'll still be there :)

Good to hear that they're already putting customer service first. Vdara should be a pretty upscale experience. The interior design is full of vibrant color and creative decor. If they have the service down I think it'll be a pretty popular offering as a non-gaming hotel on the Strip.

[mac78130]

MGM Mirage released a video today about CityCenter. Nice to see some interior shots..
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/39529/

"First-ever fleet of stretch limos powered by clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG)"
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/39529/images/39529-hi-CityCenter.jpg

[mac78130]

Harmon: Looks like the 25th floor will be added soon :)
flickr photo by Linda♫ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/linda_/3782199793/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/3782199793_194cb13430_b.jpg

[mac78130]

The tram station looks kind of odd.
flickr photo by Jay Abramson (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kenoja/3790390961/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2580/3790390961_5c960914b8_b.jpg

[Krases]

Is the South West corner of Planet Hollywood (county land I believe) being used as one of CC's staging centers or is there some sort of project planned that I didn't know about?

[ieguy441]

Is the South West corner of Planet Hollywood (county land I believe) being used as one of CC's staging centers or is there some sort of project planned that I didn't know about?

It's work for the Harmon realignment.

[Zach6668]

Is the South West corner of Planet Hollywood (county land I believe) being used as one of CC's staging centers or is there some sort of project planned that I didn't know about?

Isn't that where Harmon road will be re-aligned to?

[neworleans]

MGM Mirage released a video today about CityCenter.
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/mgm/39529/


i love the look of the crystals

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3795278047_d6176cfd7a_o.jpg

[justdefended]

i love the look of the crystals

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3795278047_d6176cfd7a_o.jpg

What a gorgeous shot. There's so many design elements in one space its amazing. Nice to see everything coming together. Even all the work areas look less haphazard then they used to.

[mac78130]

Looks like Harmon Ave is blocked off.
flickr photo by garysielaff (http://www.flickr.com/photos/garyinvegas/3795970003/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/3795970003_5eb8a9bf7b_b.jpg

[mdiederi]

In the quarterly conference call a couple days ago, Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith said they are redesigning Echelon.

[Krases]

In the quarterly conference call a couple days ago, Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith said they are redesigning Echelon.

Oh my. I take it they will make it smaller or break it down into more modular phases of construction.

[mac78130]

In the quarterly conference call a couple days ago, Boyd Gaming CEO Keith Smith said they are redesigning Echelon.

The Echelon website is back up, but it still has the same renderings. Hopefully in the future they will update it, if they do decide to move on with the project.

[mac78130]

Oh my. I take it they will make it smaller or break it down into more modular phases of construction.

"With regard to Echelon, Smith said the company continues to review its options for this site. Part of that review includes investigating alternative design approaches for the project, reiterated Smith. The options being considered include developing the project in phases, alternative capital structures, scope modifications, and additional strategic partnerships"

http://www.globest.com/news/1468_1468/lasvegas/180293-1.html

[mac78130]

Starting to look sharp :tup:
flickr photo by estelle cadre (http://www.flickr.com/photos/39731011@N07/3800373126/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3800373126_301daa01cd_b.jpg

[Krases]

"With regard to Echelon, Smith said the company continues to review its options for this site. Part of that review includes investigating alternative design approaches for the project, reiterated Smith. The options being considered include developing the project in phases, alternative capital structures, scope modifications, and additional strategic partnerships"


Yay I was right! Wooo!

But they are making it smaller. Oh well.

[DMaldon762]

"With regard to Echelon, Smith said the company continues to review its options for this site. Part of that review includes investigating alternative design approaches for the project, reiterated Smith. The options being considered include developing the project in phases, alternative capital structures, scope modifications, and additional strategic partnerships"

http://www.globest.com/news/1468_1468/lasvegas/180293-1.html

I still feel they should dump the Echelon name and go back to Stardust for the main resort casino name.

[mac78130]

Came across the Crystals website today. Includes interior renderings (some we have seen before), construction shots and a short interesting video.
http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/photo-gallery.aspx


http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/gallery/interior/image-7.jpg

http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/gallery/construction/04-21-2009.jpg

http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/gallery/construction/06-23-2009-(2).jpg

http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/images/gallery/construction/06-30-2009.jpg

[mac78130]

Harmon Ave one hot mess.. Should be stunning when all is done.

flickr photo by kgunnar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kgunnar/3806184495/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3806184495_dbf2ed77bf_o.jpg

Harmon Hotel currently working on the 25th floor.
flickr photo by kgunnar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kgunnar/3807003270/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/3807003270_4c7c369fc1_o.jpg

[ThreeHundred]

How many stories will The Harmon end up being?

[mac78130]

How many stories will The Harmon end up being?

Not sure yet.. But for sure no more than 30 stories.

[justdefended]

Gawd Harmon is F-ed up. I like this new ground level pic of Crystals, really gives you the sense of scale that the space will have.

The winding treehouse restaurant nside looks amazing. And the thought of ice sculptures that reshape each time they rise from the ground is awesome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2667/3806184495_dbf2ed77bf_o.jpg

[mac78130]

Let the advertisement begin...
flickr photo by maxundmichi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max_michi_weltreise/3815245391/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3815245391_2c74760f5d_o.jpg

[jacksteroo]

Hi Jake,

There's a site recently setup at http://www.vdaracondobuyers.com

Hope this helps.

--Jack

[justdefended]

Hehe, what better way to advertise for CityCenter than to have ads on the buildings. I wonder if Veer residents will get paid when there's a leaning poster of Grey Goose on the building.

From Hotel Chatter; this is the view of CityCenter from the Hotel32 lounge, Lounge32. Great view!

http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/viewfromhotel32.jpg

[ScottG]

speaking of advertising - where the city center marquee sign in the front? the one in back is underway, but nothing for the front?

[mac78130]

speaking of advertising - where the city center marquee sign in the front? the one in back is underway, but nothing for the front?

I'm not sure if there will be one in the front... :hmmm:

[CharoogAjram]

speaking of advertising - where the city center marquee sign in the front? the one in back is underway, but nothing for the front?

I highly doubt they need one.

The whole project is huge enough, and they really don't have much space for a marquee IMO.

[ondarox]

About 4 months away until PCC opens... anyone have a guess as to the signature feature at Aria designed by WET Designs? I heard that it is going to be a mixture of different elements- I'm assuming water and fire? Also, I am guessing that the feature is in the middle circle at the porte cochere... perhaps it isn't?

[justdefended]

About 4 months away until PCC opens... anyone have a guess as to the signature feature at Aria designed by WET Designs? I heard that it is going to be a mixture of different elements- I'm assuming water and fire? Also, I am guessing that the feature is in the middle circle at the porte cochere... perhaps it isn't?

It's still under wraps, but initial renderings display a water and light show. I'm sure it'll be better than that because it will reportedly cost $25 million to build.

[justdefended]

Here is some great insight on the floorplan at Aria from Two Way Hard Three:

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2009/08/exploring_arias.html

The hotel will supposedly have two levels, with the promenade level home to the Cirque theatre, The Buffet, pool deck, restaurants, and nightclub. :cheers:

[mac78130]

About 4 months away until PCC opens... anyone have a guess as to the signature feature at Aria designed by WET Designs? I heard that it is going to be a mixture of different elements- I'm assuming water and fire? Also, I am guessing that the feature is in the middle circle at the porte cochere... perhaps it isn't?

Yes the feature will be in the middle circle. I have a thought it would be similar to the water feature outside Burj Al Arab. But only time will tell...

http://www.wetdesign.com/client/burjalarab/burj11.jpg
http://www.wetdesign.com/portfolio.html

[mac78130]

Also from TwoWayHardThree... there is some talk about Encore removing the Las Vegas Strip porte cochère and replacing it with a bar/nightclub and swimming pools.

http://www.ratevegas.com/blog/2009/08/encore_to_repla.html

http://agenda.co.clark.nv.us/sirepub/cache/2/spyodtuan33lnarpswvuiibv/16648808122009060205401.PDF

[mac78130]

The "fins" of Veer
flickr photo by archurban (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76145799@N00/3810197685/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3810197685_53d6c1be95_b.jpg

[mdiederi]

Turnberry West, the general contractor for Fontainebleau, has had their license in Nevada suspended for six months.

[mdiederi]

CityCenter will have a large video display sign built into the front of the Crystals.

[mdiederi]

The proposed five hundred foot tall sign on the Holy Cow building has been approved at only 100 feet tall. Thank God!

[ondarox]

Yes the feature will be in the middle circle. I have a thought it would be similar to the water feature outside Burj Al Arab. But only time will tell...

http://www.wetdesign.com/client/burjalarab/burj11.jpg
http://www.wetdesign.com/portfolio.html

Thanks for the replies. I had hope the feature would be more dramatic than the one al Burj Al Arab, but realistically... that probably won't happen. I remember reading somewhere (don't know if it is fact, or a suggestion... I'm now beginning to think the latter) that the feature should rival Bellagio and Mirage in technology and as a spectacle.

[mac78130]

Cirque Theater... Pool area filling out nice.
flickr photo by huliana90212 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33005380@N00/3814955861/in/set-72157622024240368/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3814955861_4dccb4e5bd_b.jpg

[mac78130]

A few photos of Hotel32 are on Huliana's flickr photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33005380@N00/sets/72157622024240368/)

[justdefended]

The Cirque Theater looks so good. Even the landscape curving around it looks great. Really is a contemporary building that could fit in any major city.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3814955861_4dccb4e5bd_b.jpg[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=mac78130;4404978]Cirque Theater... Pool area filling out nice.
flickr photo by huliana90212 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33005380@N00/3814955861/in/set-72157622024240368/)

[mac78130]

The National Clean Energy Summit got a tour of CityCenter and these two photos really show the immense size of the project :)

flickr photo by Center for American Progress Action Fund (http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanprogressaction/3820700320/in/set-72157622005401876/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3820700320_e57b90acc2_b.jpg

Veer East lobby glass being installed...
flickr photo by Center For American Progress Action Fund (http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanprogressaction/3820700254/in/set-72157622005401876/)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2499/3820700254_d2602ca445_b.jpg

[mac78130]

I love this shot of the PH TOWERS

Image from Las Vegas Sun Article: Planet Hollywood financial troubles
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/14/planet-hollywood-reports-worsening-finances-quarte/
http://media.lasvegassun.com/media/img/photos/2009/08/14/scaled.WestgateTowercrTD_t652.jpg?1b9ad394c43bb038fa9e51a462e45d6568471167

[neworleans]

Cirque Theater... Pool area filling out nice.
flickr photo by huliana90212 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/33005380@N00/3814955861/in/set-72157622024240368/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3814955861_4dccb4e5bd_b.jpg

i think someone a ways back on this forum said the citycenter destroyed the the views from the monte carlo (reffering to the hotel rooms and not the pool area).... NO WAY!!! the monte carlo has great views all around... especially those facing the city center.

I think the guy who wrote it was just a passerby on this forum & had like 10,000 posts so he was probably just going from forum to forum adding comments.

[CharoogAjram]

^^ At first it did look like CityCenter would block Monte Carlo's views, but now that they have removed a lot of cranes, and that they are slowly cleaning up all the mess, and most of the construction is done, the views actually aren't bad.

[mac78130]

Here's a better video of Hotel32 from youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOEMdy8BSyA

[neworleans]

slightly old article but exciting news for those who live in north las vegas. I15 north will open 5 months ahead of schedule

http://www.lvrj.com/news/51734697.html

[lfc4life]

i think someone a ways back on this forum said the citycenter destroyed the the views from the monte carlo (reffering to the hotel rooms and not the pool area).... NO WAY!!! the monte carlo has great views all around... especially those facing the city center.

I think the guy who wrote it was just a passerby on this forum & had like 10,000 posts so he was probably just going from forum to forum adding comments.

the views will still be there but having a 600ft tower(s) on the north side will be different, off topic the pool area at monte carlo has been reduced dramatically with city center and the tennis courts are now gone :(

http://i27.tinypic.com/2qcjfc6.jpg

source:bing.com

[mac78130]

Let's see if MGM Mirage will lower the prices on the condos at Citycenter.

"CityCenter broker Bob Hamrick said MGM Mirage and Dubai World, its partner in the project, will announce any readjusted prices by early September."

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/15/citycenter-gives-buyers-hope/

[solediavolo]

i think someone a ways back on this forum said the citycenter destroyed the the views from the monte carlo (reffering to the hotel rooms and not the pool area).... NO WAY!!! the monte carlo has great views all around... especially those facing the city center.

I think the guy who wrote it was just a passerby on this forum & had like 10,000 posts so he was probably just going from forum to forum adding comments.

Unless I missed someone else saying the same thing, that was me you were referring to. I definately don't post much, but I read the forum quite a bit. Either scenario shouldn't affect having an opinion, though.

I made mention of the views a couple times, I think. After I stayed a couple days in the MC and posted some pics, and once last spring after someone posted new pics of the theatre.

I have to stand by what I said then, but I think for different reasons than you might think. To be clear, my thoughts were eventually based on pictures of the new Cirque theatre which is right there, looking over the pool. Not the further off high rises. And I was reflecting what the daughter and wife thought at the time. I actually felt it would be kinda interesting, but it wasn't too hard to gather that my interests, as well as the tastes of posters on this board, would be completely different than most folks using the pool. People here are going to find the views interesting because they have an affection for architecture. Most people just see something right in their face that's completely different from the surroundings they imagined they entered and see a distraction. Those who enjoy architecture see and admire the beauty of the art.

My wife and daughter thought the views would make them feel cramped in and it took away the bit of tropical feel they sought. The view gave them a real close-up of a wherehouse-district, and they didn't like the bold interference into their imaginations.

So, to reiterate, my guess is that once you get outside the views of those of us who have an interest in this sort of thing, many will feel as my wife and daughter did.

[justdefended]

MGM expected to price cut CityCenter condos by 30 percent:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/aug/15/get-em-while-theyre-cold/

This is according to two realtors. One says in some cases it could be more than 30 percent, which would imply that Vdara could see a larger cut to secure lending. :cheers:

[mac78130]

Cosmopolitan:
Looks like the blue lighting will be used on the podium as well...
flickr photo by jpozadzides (http://www.flickr.com/photos/john-pozadzides/3823403267/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2445/3823403267_53937d4527_b.jpg

[fishordie]

I just left the strip a few hours ago. City center is not as bad as I once thought but still, in my mind a monstrosity. I do not like big New York city scenes so this is just my opinion. Cosmo is a disaster in the making..... Unfortunately I have 3 units there... at least for now. The glass color is just nowhere near what was depicted as it is now a very drab dark grey with a bit of blue rather than the Aqua blue that was depicted. Ugggghhhhhhhh. Looking at the entrances, both off Harmon for drive in and walkin off L.V. Blvd. I am horrified at what I see. Those slanted glass sections are just not worth the price of admission. Almost like Seattle in the Winter. Just no feeling to the place. The long length of cement wall, even with the supposed water features off Harmon give me no feeling of life or excitement at all.
I keep hoping it will get better. Thank goodness the North facing views from Cosmo of the Belagio will make this off the hook once inside. As I said before, I do not like the cold skylines of big cities. Belagio will always be my standard of elegance for Vegas. But, it is what it is...... I still have my fingers crossed. Interesting to see what the full opening of MGM city center will have in relation to taking visitors away from Wynn and Trump.

FOD

[neworleans]

i understand what you're getting at solediavolo, but all the structures at citycenter are far enough away from the MC tower that it still gives each room a large panoramic view... i came across a building that just went up in seattle, called 1918 8th ave, that blocked all the views of the balconies of the adjacent building facing it. here's 2 pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22735045@N08/3823965797/sizes/o/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22735045@N08/3824805590/sizes/o/