Sands Singapore arena-resort lavish luxury

Image: Marina Bay Sands and Populous

The American casino and resort company Las Vegas Sands Corporation marked a momentous milestone on July 15^th with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore thus expanding its regional footprint and strengthening its commitment to the Republic’s future.

‘POPULOUS’ stated that the development includes a 15,000-seat state-of-the-art arena being designed by the global design firm Populous. Specially created to host the highest caliber of regional and international touring acts, concerts and large-scale live events the venue will be optimized for unparalleled acoustics, sightlines and production flexibility.

Taking inspiration from the island’s lush urban greenery the development will have biophilic designs (a design approach that aims to connect the people more closely with Nature within the built environment) integrated throughout the building along with a significant proportion of Green amenities.

Founded in 1990, Las Vegas (US)-based the Las Vegas Sands Corporation is the pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts that drive valuable business and leisure tourism in the regions where they operate. Featuring an array of richly diverse and compelling offerings under one roof the Las Vegas Sands integrated resorts blend the luxury hotels and state-of-the-art meeting and convention facilities with a variety of amenities such as gaming, celebrity chef restaurants, high-end shopping, and an action-packed schedule of concerts, shows, exhibits, and other attractions.

Populous is a global architectural and design practice with regional headquarters in Kansas City (US), London (UK) and Brisbane (Australia) specializing in the sports facilities, the arenas and the convention centers as well as in the planning and design of major special events.

Image: Marina Bay Sands and Populous

‘POPULOUS’ further stated that the groundbreaking event was officiated by Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong and several other dignitaries which included the top brass of Las Vegas Sands. The Senior Principal and the Head of Populous’ Singapore Studio Andrew Tulen and the Founding Partner of Safdie Architects Moshe Safdie helped to officiate the groundbreaking ceremony where more than 220 guests saw the Marina Bay Sands illuminated in a wash of golden hues.

Remarked Robert Goldstein, Chairman-cum-Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Las Vegas Sands, “With its opening in 2010 our Founder Sheldon G. Adelson embarked on a journey in Singapore with the Marina Bay Sands and the people of Singapore that promised to change the face of tourism in the region. Fifteen years later we have delivered on these ambitions and more. Marina Bay Sands is the world’s most successful integrated resort in history and the gold standard in the industry. We have every intention of delivering a product that will be the envy of the hospitality industry and will usher in a new era of luxury tourism in Singapore.”

The Marina Bay Sands is an integrated resort fronting Marina Bay in Singapore and a landmark of the City. At its opening in 2010 it was deemed the world’s most expensive standalone casino property at S$8 billion (US$6.88 billion).

When completed the new development is set to redefine the industry standards further and push the boundaries in the realms of luxury tourism, hospitality and entertainment curating the finest and most exclusive suite of experiences for the travelers.

Image: Marina Bay Sands and Populous

The pioneering project will feature a soaring 570-suite luxury hotel tower capped with signature rooftop and dining experiences, luxury retail boutiques, gaming, holistic spa and wellness amenities, and approximately 200,000 square feet of premium meeting space. Proving to be another extraordinary feat of engineering the new property is being designed by Safdie Architects (a design studio driven by a spirit of innovation and idealism and founded upon the guiding principles that architecture should be inherently timeless, connected to the Nature and profoundly humane and is based in Somerville, US).

Situated adjacent to the hotel tower is the podium that will serve as a bustling hotspot for business, entertainment and cultural exchange. At its core is the state-of-the-art arena. The purpose-built arena situated against the stunning backdrop of Marina Bay aims to enhance the live entertainment scene in Asia and is being designed by Populous.

The arena will be integrated with the new and existing developments within the Marina Bay precinct for greater efficiency and pedestrian connectivity providing direct access to the Bayfront MRT Station and the linkways between the Marina Bay and the Gardens by the Bay (urban park).

Pointed out Patrick Dumont, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Las Vegas Sands Corporation, “We are proud of the transformative impact that the Marina Bay Sands has had and are highly optimistic about building on this strong foundation. Our new development will raise the bar and redefine the ultra-luxury hospitality realm on a global scale fueling further growth of high-value tourism while our state-of-art arena will attract the world’s most popular performers and usher in a new era of live entertainment in the region. We look forward to forging a new chapter together and continuing to contribute meaningfully to Singapore’s future success.”

Image: Marina Bay Sands and Populous

 

A World Beyond

Rotated at a 45-degree angle to frame panoramic views of both the Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait the 55-story hotel tower will rise with its twin wings curving outward as they ascend toward the sky.

The crowning achievement of the hotel tower will be the revolutionary 76,000-square-foot Skyloop – a breathtaking haven that intuitively combines both the elevated public and private spaces. Sustainability will remain at the heart of the new building’s architecture and operations.

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