Today's article was written by Maxime Langworth
You can discover a lot about the architectural styles that describe a place by simply
paying attention to structures that are often taken for granted. We did just that in a previous in-depth discussion on theĀ architectural styles of Japanese residences. Here,
we pointed out that religious ideologies can strongly influence architectural design
principles. The Japanese, for instance, took cues from Zen priestsā inclination toward minimalism to create flexible and multi-purpose living spaces.
Now, we move on to Las Vegas to seek some of its famous buildings and what they can teach us about the prevalent architectural styles in the Entertainment Capital ofĀ the World.
The Venetian
Located along Paradise, the Venetian is a luxurious complex that spans over 120,000 square feet. The casinoāconsidered to have one of the best poker rooms in Las Vegasāis popular for taking after Venetian Gothic architecture. This is made evident by the recurring murals that decorate the ceilings of The Venetianās domes. Such is a hallmark of the Byzantine Arch influence, which can still be observed in Veniceās existing structures like the Basilica San Marco.
The poker rooms, which are vast enough to accommodate around 50 tables and 600Ā players, offer a closer look at the staples of this particular architectural style. TheseĀ include columns standing at the corners and an abundance of dark reds and ochresĀ adorning the upholstery of the poker roomās chairs and carpets.
Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
This fascinating structure of warped stainless steel, found at the crossing of downtown Las Vegasā I-15 and I-95, will stop any passerby in their tracks. This is theĀ Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health designed by Frank Gehry, and it consists of event halls, memory research spaces, and clinics beneath its billowing stainless steel structure. If you think this building is quite perplexing, know that Gehry designed it to be memorable using the principles of Deconstructivism. Buildings with this architectural style often have a fragmented and puzzling structure characterized by discontinuities in form.
As such, the Lou Ruvo Centerās exterior consists of deformed walls that distort in various directions. Not to mention, each of the 199 windows had to be created with individual sets of measurements to follow Gehryās visions of a unique look.
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
El Cortez is Vegas’ oldest casino and has gone through several renovations since its establishment in 1941. It isĀ the only casino property in Las VegasĀ to be classified as part of the National Register of Historic Places for its rich history and exemplary application of the Spanish Revival architectural style.
Buildings of this style are designed with low-sloped roofs, asymmetrical facades, and white-painted exterior walls. And the low-rise El Cortez possesses all such features. Contrary to this austere facade, the poker rooms were recently renovated to be more modern forĀ El Cortez growing millennial customer base: tropical-themed carpets, large neon signs, and colorful art deco glass panes. These, on top of the Spanish Revival exteriors, show how El Cortez is a successful merge of modern and historical design aesthetics.
The signature style of Vegasā architecture draws inspiration from the most fascinating
sourcesāfrom Venice's buildings to Deconstructivism aesthetic distortions. And
seeing such highly-imaginative structures in one area can feel surrealāmaking it just
right to call Vegas the city of dreams.
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