MGM MIRAGE's new resort and lifestyle destination
CityCenter, which combines contemporary architecture and a high-density,
mixed-use program, refines and redefines Las Vegas. Approached by MGM MIRAGE to design one portion of the
development, RV Architecture, LLC, led by Rafael Viñoly, designed the Vdara
Hotel & Spa, a luxury residential building with highly refined architecture
that maximizes the investment of both the owners and residents.The 1.6 million square foot, 57-story Vdara is
distinguished by its slender profile and curvature, which responds to Harmon
Circle and the interlocking arcs of the ARIA located across the shared circular
drive. Three parallel, offset arcs
rising to varying heights comprise the crescent-shaped skyscraper.The building volumes are distinguished by the colors of
their striped surfaces, and are further articulated by deep recesses between
them. The horizontally-striped
curtain wall frames the vistas of Las Vegas and the expansive desert landscape
beyond. Alternating bands of
reflective vision glass and light-diffusing, acid-etched spandrel glass in
black and white are set off on different planes to achieve a unique shimmering
texture on the fade. Modern,
light, and devoid of graphics or ornaments, Vdara presents a distinctive and
elegant contrast to the themed buildings of the Las Vegas Strip.Vdara's 1,495 suites are wide and shallow when compared to
most hotel rooms and residential apartments, maximizing views and daylight
penetration. An additional benefit
of the staggered three-arc floor plan is the creation of six corner rooms
compared to the standard four corner rooms common to more conventional
buildings.A curved pool deck located over Harmon Circle shelters a
generous porte-cochere and main lobby.
The lobby's focal point is the Bar Vdara, a lounge and bar with covered
outdoor seating that segues into Silk Road Restaurant. Sky Pool & Lounge, the south-facing
pool deck that enjoys long hours of sunlight exposure, offers private spa
cabanas and semi-secluded plunge pools.In keeping with the sustainable focus of the overall
CityCenter development, Vdara Hotel & Spa was designed to meet and has
achieved LEED Gold certification.