Las Vegas Architecture
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry has designed his first Las Vegas building. The five-story Lou Ruvo Alzheimer’s Institute is expected to begin construction sometime in 2007. The building will house the Las Vegas Alzheimer’s Association, Las Vegas Parkinson’s Disease Association, and the Keep Memory Alive Foundation. The most intriguing facet of the building has to be its 9,000-square-foot atrium. The atrium, sheltered by waves of steel and glass, is testament to the genius of Frank Gehry’s design. The 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower is both a classic Las Vegas landmark and a symbol of the city. The tower is equipped with thrill rides, a rotating restaurant and a wedding chapel. It is said to be the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Models of the had to undergo extensive testing at the CPP closed circuit wind tunnel in Fort Collins, Colorado to test its structural integrity. The original tower was originally planned to be even taller, but the FAA informed the builders that it would interfere with one of the alternate landing routes into McCarran Airport.
A small development company has cornered the residential market in Las Vegas. Blue Heron Properties has combined the comfort and privacy of a contemporary home with the style and sophistication of a luxury loft. A personal backyard, 20-foot ceilings and flexibility in utilizing interior space are just a few things that make Stone Canyon an unrivaled breakthrough in urban living. It’s easy to fall in love at first sight with the extraordinary interior and exterior design. The homes offer a unique, aesthetic elegance that blends into the dessert surroundings while standing out from their generic cookie-cutter rivals. There is no better place to call home in Las Vegas than Stone Canyon.
