CRYSTALS AT CITYCENTER in Las Vegas, USA by Studio Libeskind

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As the retail heart of the MGM MIRAGE CityCenter project, The Shops at Crystals is a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment space that serves as the connective tissue of the otherwise vertical “city within a city.”

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• Architects: Studio Libeskind
• Project: CRYSTALS AT CITYCENTER
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Client: MGM Mirage
• Structural Engineer: Halcrow Yolles
• Facade Consultant: Israel Berger & Associates
• Interior Designer: Rockwell Group
• Building Area: 46, 500 sq.m.
• Completed: 2009

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Crystalline stainless steel-clad volumes house the flagship retailers along The Strip, while the spiraling roof structure animates the public arcade internally. Visible in a 180 degreesweep from along the legendary Las Vegas Strip, the structure is a work of architecture read from many different angles. The dramatic form and skylights of its spiraling roof soar over luxury retail and dining and accommodate a public space that features a water fountain at the entry and grand staircase leading to the adjoining Casino.

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The dramatic design was achieved by way of environmentally conscious practices and materials. In 2009, the complex achieved LEED® Gold Core & Shell certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the world’s largest retail district to receive this level of recognition.

Crystals’ sustainable highlights include: radiant floor cooling that uses less energy for air conditioning by chilling the air specifically in occupied areas rather than cooling the entire space; sourcing wood products that are Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified; highly efficient water fixtures that will save an estimated 1.8 million gallons of water; skylights that allow for abundant natural light to illuminate the space and reducing the need for electric lighting; and guests arriving with alternative fuel vehicles will have access to preferred parking.

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Image Courtesy © Studio Libeskind

Tags: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Categories: City Center, Entertainment Centre, entertainment venue

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