2.13.2009

Not in Harmon-y.

From designcurves

Due to a miscommunication error/design flaw/serious "holy sh*t we f*cked up" issue, the Light Group managed Harmon Hotel and Residences at CityCenter has been reduced to the smaller than planned Harmon Hotel.  

Seemingly the issues is with rebar installation, with Perini's crews having improperly installed reinforcing in concrete on 15 of the existing floors.  Therefore the whole project will have to be halved (heh) in order to ensure the soundness of the structure during seismic and wind loading.

This is unfortunate as what I thought was one of the more understated and appealing buildings at the monstrous site, designed by Foster and Partners, will now look small and out of place as a boutique non-gaming hotel amongst the uber-resorts surrounding it.  Look for clientele to go in a different direction, and rooms to be either cut rate or outrageously expensive (go Light go!)

In addition all other buildings in the complex will now require full inspections to ensure construction is up to code.  Communication kids, communication....

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