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justdefended · #**7461** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 12:43 AM**

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I remember seeing a part of it in this photo

The walkway that connects Vdara and Bellagio doesn't appear to be enclosed, Justdefended did you get to view that area?

The bus rode through that area and I was only able to get a shot of the Fire Station through the van window, I couldn't see if the walkway was enclosed, though in the picture it seems the Tram Station is covering most of it.

The whole back area was pretty clean as were most of the other construction areas. It seems like all the major work exterior work is done.

At Vdara you could see workers etching detail on a wall and working on interior finishes.

At CityCenter Place the road was basically clear aside from workers walking about. It seemed like they could see our enthusiasm and didn't mind us admiring all their work.

justdefended · #**7462** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 12:45 AM**

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mac78130 · #**7463** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 3:57 AM**

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At Vdara you could see workers etching detail on a wall and working on interior finishes.

Can't wait to see the interior of Vdara. I've seen photos of the art that is on display in the concierge lobby and looks like it will be very impressive.

mdiederi · #**7464** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 4:30 AM**

solarquestion · #**7465** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 4:31 AM**

flickr photos by flash.net

Inside Crystals.

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Another.

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From the 58th floor of Aria.

mac78130 · #**7466** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 4:40 AM**

I was just looking at those photos....

mac78130 · #**7467** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 4:57 AM**

Here's the link to the art that is displayed at Vdara's concierge lobby "Day for night, Night for day". Requires a little navigation..

Follow link, scroll to the second to last pic, click on it, then use arrows to go to pic 5, 6 & 7

http://peterwegner.com/#/works/wallwork/

justdefended · #**7468** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 5:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by mac78130

Here's the link to the art that is displayed at Vdara's concierge lobby "Day for night, Night for day". Requires a little navigation..

Follow link, scroll to the second to last pic, click on it, then use arrows to go to pic 5, 6 & 7

http://peterwegner.com/#/works/wallwork/

Great pics of Crystals solarquestion. Looks massive inside.

The art in Vdara looks great. They really are taking that property to a new level. I doubt any condo hotels will ever reach this peak. I heard from a CityCenter rep that Vdara is a $1.8 billion building - WOW.

mac78130 · #**7469** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 5:17 AM**

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Great pics of Crystals solarquestion. Looks massive inside.

The art in Vdara looks great. They really are taking that property to a new level. I doubt any condo hotels will ever reach this peak. I heard from a CityCenter rep that Vdara is a $1.8 billion building - WOW.

Didn't know Vdara cost that much... They really should just make it all hotel. I wanted to stay there, but the room I wanted wasn't available, I'm guessing it won't be available until after the closings.

P.S. THANKS EVERYONE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TODAY..

solarquestion · #**7470** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 6:10 AM**

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Great pics of Crystals solarquestion. Looks massive inside.

I just noticed that if you look off to the side, even though it's obstructed quite a bit, you can see a bit of that treehouse bar.

justdefended · #**7471** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 6:49 AM**

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I just noticed that if you look off to the side, even though it's obstructed quite a bit, you can see a bit of that treehouse bar.

Very cool.

Here is a description from a press release:

A central element of this design is the three-story sculptural tree house that reaches 70 feet from the ground level to frame an oculus in the roof. Visible throughout Crystals, the tree house will serve as a meeting point for guests and unfold on the second level to surround the terrace seating at Mastro's Ocean Club.

mac78130 · #**7472** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 10:10 AM**

Well at least Fontainebleau is being put to good use.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009...fontainebleau/

mac78130 · #**7473** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 10:23 AM**

This thing is moving along quickly.

flickr photo by debbyk

justdefended · #**7474** Posted **Oct 19, 2009, 8:03 PM**

A closer look at the Veer East fins. The yellow glass is solid on the outside but will be dotted when peering from the inside out.

ScottG · #**7475** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 2:30 AM**

Awsome photos!

The crown on the Harmon looked done today. It's all one shade of blue. I thought they would just continue the pixelayed sky facade to the top. Unfirtunatly the 'hat' now just shortens the buildins more.

These photos are all making the opening very anticipating. I can't wait, cosmo tho now looks dirty as is is all black, er dark grey. And the deconstructivism glass facade now looks ugly compared to city center

justdefended · #**7476** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 3:14 AM**

A view from Harmon Circle facing North. It looks like the future!

I agree ScottG, the Cosmo pales in comparison. It's strange being in such awe at each facet of CityCenter and then looking over at Cosmo and feeling nothing. It's a pretty conventional building, but hopefully Deutsche Bank pulls it off in the end. And, it's much better than having only the Jockey Club there.

Cozybop · #**7477** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 4:03 AM**

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A view from Harmon Circle facing North. It looks like the future!

I agree ScottG, the Cosmo pales in comparison. It's strange being in such awe at each facet of CityCenter and then looking over at Cosmo and feeling nothing. It's a pretty conventional building, but hopefully Deutsche Bank pulls it off in the end. And, it's much better than having only the Jockey Club there.

Cosmo will look amazing at night though. I bet Cosmo will do fine. Who doesn't want a hotel room with a balcony facing the fountains of Bellagio?

Krases · #**7478** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 5:28 AM**

My idea about cosmo: clad it in an aluminum color. That would look a lot better during the day.

I wouldn't be surprised if Cosmo gets sold to MGM and made a part of City Center.

solarquestion · #**7479** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 6:17 AM**

But the construction of the Cosmopolitan did not include the standards and practices needed to make it LEED certified, so I think that works against that scenario. Also, I doubt MGM would want to have anything to with Cosmo, short of a management contract. I don't think they'd feel comfortable right now owning it as an asset. PLUS, if we're just talking aesthetics, it does not fit with CityCenter at all.

Just my two cents.

mac78130 · #**7480** Posted **Oct 20, 2009, 6:23 AM**

Speaking of Cosmopolitan, buyers in the west tower get a chance to walk away with 74 percent of their deposit.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=a9gI8dAj1ue0