LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas calls
to mind images of glittering lights, luxurious resorts and
jaw-dropping attractions. But soon, nestled between Monte Carlo
Resort and Casino and New York-New York Hotel & Casino will be
The Park, an oasis designed to feel like a microcosm of the
surrounding desert landscape that will also serve as the pathway to
the new T-Mobile Arena. Set to open in April
2016, The Park will provide a respite from the hustle and
bustle of The Strip, allowing guests to relax and unwind in the
beauty of modern design while socializing with friends, enjoying
delicious food and beverage from charming culinary destinations or
strolling through the space to take in the sights of The Strip's
newest architectural marvel.
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MGM Resorts partnered with !melk landscape architecture &
urban design with the common goal of creating a space where
stunning desert landscape and cutting edge design work in harmony.
Standout elements such as breathtaking monumental shade structures,
theatrical lighting, dynamic water features and meta-quartzite
stone sourced from a local quarry offer a modern interpretation of
the incredible beauty one finds in the desert.
The !melk team did extensive research, making numerous visits to
Las Vegas and the Mojave Desert,
studying the geographic and geologic context of area. Their
approach was to eschew the Vegas tradition of creating illusions of
something else and instead create a place that is directly and
authentically inspired by the city's context, history and
landscape.
Once their concept was in place, the !melk team began to search
for the perfect desert trees and ground coverings to bring their
vision to life. They selected trees such as acacias and honey
mesquites to provide ample shade from the desert sun. Rather
than waiting years for plant life to mature, The Park was designed
to be fully grown on opening day, so the team explored nurseries
throughout the southwest and meticulously chose the unique trees
and plants, which were transported and carefully placed in their
new Las Vegas home.
Also hand-selected were the wide variety of colorful blooms that
will punctuate the planters. Flowerings plants such as pink hesperaloes, yellow damianitas and purple salvias will create year-round visual
interest and color throughout The Park.
Las Vegas was once a green
oasis in the desert with natural springs bubbling from the ground.
Water features throughout The Park will pay homage to that history.
Visitors will have the chance to walk between a double water wall,
which will stand at 8-feet at its highest point, before strolling
past low water tables programmed to allow water to bubble and
splash, creating soothing sounds and atmosphere.
Casual restaurants and bars with outdoor seating will flank The
Park, providing visitors the opportunity to indulge in delicious
fare as they make their way through the space. Whether relaxing
under the shade structures, taking photos in front of the
spectacular water wall or meeting up with friends, The Park is an
enticing getaway that provides a fun, exciting and relaxing
cultural experience for all.
Did You Know:
- More than 200 mature trees and 3,000 ground covers will give
The Park its distinctive look
- Two water walls, inspired by the Nevada desert's natural springs, will serve as
a pathway through which guests may stroll
- In addition to compelling architecture and design, unique
restaurant and bar locations will offer guests a wide variety of
dining options
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SOURCE MGM Resorts International