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MGM COTAI

the beginning for sustainability at our daily operations and decision
MGM COTAI , " added Mr B ow i e. making. In doing so, we aim to create
"We will remain committed in the a resort destination that is the pride
months and years ahead to dedicating of Macau - one that supports both the
resources to a sustainability program local tourism industry and diversified
that places social and environmental economic growth for the future."
con sid eration s at th e forefro nt of

MGM COTAI

Design and construction

BUILDING JOURNAL, in a recent
interview spoke to Mr Mel Hansen, Senior
Vice President of Design, Development &
Construction, MGM China on major issues
related to the design and construction of
MGM COTAI.
"The project started in 2011 with a
design competition and KPF London office Mel Hansen
won the competition. The design concept
of MGM COTAI projects a modern and property and make the business more
iconic building which shares certain sustainable. The MGM COTAI project
similarities, and will be a new version of employs a lot of advanced technology in
the existing MGM MACAU which opened energy conservation and sustainability.
in 2007," said Mel Hansen. Nonetheless, creating intelligent space
The external architectural design of in a mega project like MGM COTAI is
MGM COTAI features a 3-tier tower block undoubtedly a great challenge to the
in the shapes of colorful jewelry boxes design team as well as all stake holders
being stacked up and brightly lit in the sky alike," concluded Mel Hansen.
at night," added Mel Hansen.
There are many outstanding features About MGM China
inside the complex including a huge atrium MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds
plaza with green walls and live plants one of the six gaming concessions/
which forms a gathering place for people. subconcessions to run casino games in
A multi-function facility which could be Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns
converted into more than 8 different types and operates MGM MACAU, the award-
of venues with various seating options winning integrated resort located on
at the push of a button, such as theatre, the Macau Peninsula and is developing
boxing arena, concert hall, ballroom, a second resort, MGMCOTAI which is
convention and exhibition centre etc. This expected to more than double MGM's
multi-function venue is probably the first presence in Macau.
of its kind in Asia. Among approximately MGM COTAI pl ans to of fer
1,500 luxury hotel rooms and suites are approximately 1,500 hotel rooms and
the exclusively designed and furnished suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail
villas for discerning guests. offerings and food and beverage outlets as
The entire development has a GFA well as the first international Mansion at
of approximately 4 million square feet. MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.
The superstructure was topped out in MGM COTAI will offer Asia's first
November 2015 and interior fitting- dynamic theater and a spectacle to wow
out is in full progress. At the peak of every guest who steps foot in the resort.
construction, more than 6,000 people The HK$24 billion project is expected to
worked at the site each day. open towards the end of the first quarter
"We want to add value to our of 2017.

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