Creating CityCenter
World-Class Architecture and the New Las Vegas
Published on 7. March 2014
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-393-73366-2 (ISBN)
Description
MGM Resorts International's CityCenter is the largest privately financed building project in the United States to date; its development brought together star architects and major interior design firms and landscape architects. The design and concurrent construction of seven separate buildings and accompanying infrastructure are documented here from start to finish in stunning photographs.
Reviews / Votes
"[A] powerful account of a huge project that was photographed from start to finish, and is key to any collection strong in urban renewal, architecture, or Las Vegas evolution in particular." -- Midwest Book ReviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
250 color illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 263 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1338 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-393-73366-2 (9780393733662)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
William R. Smith is an architect and development consultant advising clients in the creation of complex real estate projects. He directed the design and construction of CityCenter in Las Vegas. Scott J. Tilden, a book packager and editor, lives in Washington, Connecticut. Lynne Lavelle is Editor of Period Homes magazine and a freelance writer.