architecture
Say Hi To Silverton's New Hotel Tower
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Jul 2015
The Silverton is nearing completion on their new hotel tower expansion. The large angled v-shaped tower features three protruding columns in each wing and a pyramid shaped decoration in the center. Compelling design...
Peekaboo: The Rooms at Resorts World Las Vegas - Updated
Posted by Chuckmonster on 24 Nov 2014
Resorts World Las Vegas is slowly creeping towards formally rebooting as they gather up funding via the U.S. Government EB-5 program which exchanges immigration visas for investment cash. There are rumblings that a big announcement...
Will Going Inside-Out Make the Trop a Destination?
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Nov 2013
We're super excited share with you this incredible guest post by VT reader JerryDice (@jerrydice on the Twitter) continuing the discussion about the The Shops at Tropicana. Take it away Jerry! - Ed
VT's reveal...
Throwback: The W Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Aug 2013
Eight years ago this week, at the height of the building boom, Starwood Hotels announced W Las Vegas. The W was planned to be the linchpins of the burgeoning "Harmon Corridor" - a spoke...
Wynn Unveils Everett Renderings
Posted by Chuckmonster on 31 Mar 2013
After a six long hard years of economic crisis casting cannonballs at the bows of the highest and mightiest of casino corporations, it appears that the storm is indeed over, blue skies have returned and...
Welcome To Beautiful Resorts World Las Vegas
Posted by Chuckmonster on 4 Mar 2013
A picture postcard that says, simply, Welcome to Beautiful Resorts World Las Vegas in red and brown over a group of angularly frosted, chocolate hued hotel towers, the base of which is surrounded by a...
Awesome: Dr. Dave Interviews Architect Paul Steelman
Posted by Chuckmonster on 30 Nov 2011
Here's a special treat. Fellow Vegas Gangster Dr. Dave has posted the first part of an amazing interview with legendary casino architect Paul Steelman. As some of you may know, Steelman is one...
Peeping The Building Formerly Known As O'Shea's and the Indeterminate Palace
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Aug 2011
I'm enthralled by Linq. Not only the shiny newness of watching another Vegas toy sprout from the ground, but to experience the dazzling transformation planned for The Building Formerly Known As O'Shea's (moving...
ARIA's Pool Deck Nominated for Architecture Award
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 May 2011
The American Institute of Architects have nominated ARIA's pool deck for their "people's choice" architecture award under the "Cafe/Bar" category.
Not sure if this is specifically targeted for the poolside bar (the building above) or for...
The Motherlode of Casino Project Renderings
Posted by JohnH on 20 Apr 2011
A little over a year ago, we turned your attention to the masterful artistry of Jeffrey Schneider. Thanks to Mr. Schneider and his decision to post all of his Wynn Design and Development renderings onto...
Aria Breeze Cafe and Pool Deck Pictorial
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Jun 2010
One of our favorite architecture/design blogs Contemporist has republished a great pictorial of the many groovy architectural features in, on, near and around Aria's pool deck. Included in the very sexy pictorial are photos...

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