https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1551 en-us veer_towers.asp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7847-veer-towers CityCenter features a half-mile-long, three-station tram system that connects the complex with neighboring MGM properties, the Monte Carlo and Bellagio. Along the way, it stops at Crystals and travels Veer TowersMurphy/JahnLas Vegas, NevadaCityCenter features a half-mile-long, three-station tram system that connects the complex with neighboring MGM properties, the Monte Carlo and Bellagio. Along the way, it stops at Crystals and travels by Murphy/Jahn's 500-foot-tall Veer condominiums. The paired towers tilt 5 degrees at opposing angles in order to assure unobstructed views from more apartments, especially those on the uppermost floors. To help mitigate heat gain from the desert sun, the insulated buildings' glass skin includes sand-dune-colored ceramic frit and perforated aluminum louvers.Photo © Patrick O'Neill/Steinkamp Photography LEDs mounted on the corners of Veer's shading devices emphasize the lean of the two towers. Veer TowersMurphy/JahnLas Vegas, NevadaLEDs mounted on the corners of Veer's shading devices emphasize the lean of the two towers.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) Lighting designers favor form over flash for CityCenter's diverse set of buildings.

]]> citycenter.asp Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7651-citycenter-by-mgm-resorts-international-and-infinity-world The tilt of the Veer condominium towers (center of photo) is emphasized by LED fixtures mounted on the corner of the buildings' shading devices. To ensure the longevity of LEDs in the hot desert clima CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe tilt of the Veer condominium towers (center of photo) is emphasized by LED fixtures mounted on the corner of the buildings' shading devices. To ensure the longevity of LEDs in the hot desert climate, the fixtures' control system dims and changes the color of the lights when the ambient temperature is too high.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International With 3000K metal-halide spotlights placed on a pool deck and podium, designers lit the facades of the Vdara Hotel to accentuate recessed spandrel panels. A variety of warmer sources were used to illum CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaWith 3000K metal-halide spotlights placed on a pool deck and podium, designers lit the facades of the Vdara Hotel to accentuate recessed spandrel panels. A variety of warmer sources were used to illuminate the entry canopy.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The facade of CityCenter's retail center, the Daniel Libeskind'designed Crystals, is illuminated with a combination of low-wattage footlights located directly at the building's base and higher-wattage CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe facade of CityCenter's retail center, the Daniel Libeskind'designed Crystals, is illuminated with a combination of low-wattage footlights located directly at the building's base and higher-wattage spotlights hidden in planters several feet away. The higher-intensity spotlights are also mounted on the roof to accentuate some planes of the so-called fifth facade.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International The edges of sunshades on the sawtooth-shaped facade of the Aria Resort & Casino catch light from floodlights placed on the hotel's vast podium. These lights, together with fluorescent fixtures illumi CityCenter, Las VegasIlluminating Concepts (executive lighting design)Las Vegas, NevadaThe edges of sunshades on the sawtooth-shaped facade of the Aria Resort & Casino catch light from floodlights placed on the hotel's vast podium. These lights, together with fluorescent fixtures illuminating the building's crown, reinforce the rhythm of the facade. Wide-beam downlights mounted on top of a sweeping glass canopy light the entry.Photo courtesy MGM Resorts International