Wynn Casino, Las Vegas - Special Structures

August 27, 2008 - 11:45am — Robin Smith

Project Overview:

The new Wynn Las Vegas Hotel and Casino contains striking architectural features, some of which McLaren helped design. A public space centerpiece features an atrium with eighteen unique, colorful “parasol” styled hanging elements. These elements rise and lower very slowly to create an ever-changing visual effect highlighted by sunlight through a large, adjacent glass wall. Another notable feature is a large porte cochere at the north side of the building.

McLaren's Role:

McLaren provided structural engineering services for the framing and overhead rigging schemes of the parasol elements, and for the curved polycarbonate lighting panels with its steel framing that surround the chandelier at the north porte cochere. McLaren engineers worked closely with the contractor to develop the fabrication and construction techniques and conducted a shop visit to view the fabrication progress.

Service:

Structural Engineering (Special Structures)

Service:

Fabrication Inspection

Service:

Complex 3D Analytical Modeling

Location:

Las Vegas, NV

Client:

Wynn Las Vegas

Project Type:

Special Structure Design

Role:

Prime

Contract Period:

2004-2005

Construction Cost:

N/A

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Location
Las Vegas, NV

Client
Wynn Las Vegas

Our Role
Prime

Project Type
Special Structure Design

Contract Period
2004-2005

Construction Cost
N/A

Services
Structural Engineering (Special Structures)
Fabrication Inspection
Complex 3D Analytical Modeling