A rendering of the oval-shaped Harmon Hotel & Spa at its original designed height of 49 stories. Image courtesy MGM Mirage Inc.
Despite the recession, CityCenter continues to rise on the Las Vegas Strip, with several buildings scheduled to open later this year. One project that certainly has not turned out as planned is the 400-room Harmon Hotel tower, designed by Foster + Partners, which will be nearly half its estimated height due to construction defects. The problems have escalated into finger-pointing between project parties, resulting in legal actions and project reviews that are still under way." />
A rendering of the oval-shaped Harmon Hotel & Spa at its original designed height of 49 stories. Image courtesy MGM Mirage Inc.
Despite the recession, CityCenter continues to rise on the Las Vegas Strip, with several buildings scheduled to open later this year. One project that certainly has not turned out as planned is the 400-room Harmon Hotel tower, designed by Foster + Partners, which will be nearly half its estimated height due to construction defects. The problems have escalated into finger-pointing between project parties, resulting in legal actions and project reviews that are still under way." />
Who's To Blame for Faulty Foster Tower? | 2009-10-06 | Architectural Record
Despite the recession, CityCenter continues to rise on the Las Vegas Strip, with several buildings scheduled to open later this year. One project that certainly has not turned out as planned is the 400-room Harmon Hotel tower, designed by Foster + Partners, which will be nearly half its estimated height due to construction defects. The problems have escalated into finger-pointing between project parties, resulting in legal actions and project reviews that are still under way.
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