Las Vegas Sands marked a momentous milestone on Tuesday evening with the groundbreaking of its new US$8 billion ultra-luxurious resort and entertainment destination in Singapore – set to be a tourism gamechanger that will expand its regional footprint and strengthen its commitment to the Republic’s future. The occasion was officiated by Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong; Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu; and Las Vegas Sands co-founder Dr Miriam Adelson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Goldstein, and President and Chief Operating Officer Patrick Dumont.
Proving to be another extraordinary feat of engineering, the new property is being designed by Safdie Architects, led by Moshe Safdie, the visionary firm behind Marina Bay Sands’ world-renowned design. The project will feature a soaring 55-storey, 570-suite luxury hotel tower capped with signature rooftop and dining experiences, luxury retail boutiques, gaming, and holistic spa and wellness amenities.
Rotated at a 45-degree angle to frame panoramic views of both the Marina Bay and the Singapore Strait, the 55-storey hotel tower rises with its twin wings curving outward as they ascend toward the sky. Taking inspiration from the island’s lush urban greenery, the development will see biophilic designs being integrated throughout the building along with a significant proportion of green amenities.
In line with Marina Bay Sands’ global strategy Sands ECO360, sustainability will remain at the heart of the new building’s architecture, construction and operations. Taking inspiration from the island’s lush urban greenery, the development will integrate biophilic designs throughout the building along with a significant proportion of green amenities.Tree species native to the Southeast Asian region will also be planted where possible, paying tribute to the development’s prime location.
As construction works proceed, best practices will be adopted including the use of materials with reduced environmental impact such as low-carbon concrete and recycled steel to lower the project’s upfront environmental footprint. A construction waste management plan has also been set in place, where on-site segregation and recycling will be implemented and at least 75 per cent of construction waste will be diverted to significantly reduce landfill disposal.”
The crowning achievement of the hotel tower is the revolutionary 76,000-square-foot Skyloop, a breathtaking haven that intuitively combines both elevated public and private spaces.
As a counterpart to the iconic Sands SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, the Skyloop’s form is defined by overlapping elliptical volumes that spiral in opposing directions, giving the tower an overall dynamic quality, and affording 360-degree views. The lower Skyloop interweaves several points of public access, including an observatory, destination restaurants and lush rooftop gardens. Above, hotel guests can enjoy secluded experiences: private cabanas, infinity-edge pools and shading palms. There will also be a cantilevered wellness terrace that is designed for yoga, arts and speciality events.
Situated adjacent to the hotel tower, the podium will serve as a bustling hotspot for business, entertainment and cultural exchange, housing approximately 200,000 square feet of premium meeting space across three levels. At its core is a 15,000-seat state-of-the-art arena helmed by global design firm Populous that will enhance the live entertainment scene in Asia.
When completed, this new ultra-luxury development will redefine industry standards further and push boundaries in the realms of luxury tourism, hospitality and entertainment, curating the finest and most exclusive suite of experiences for visitors.
Robert Goldstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands, said: “With its opening in 2010, our founder Sheldon G. Adelson embarked on a journey in Singapore with Marina Bay Sands and the people of Singapore that promised to change the face of tourism in the region. Fifteen years later, we have delivered on these ambitions and more. Marina Bay Sands is the world’s most successful integrated resort in history, and the gold standard in the industry. It has been truly incredible to witness Mr. Adelson’s vision come to life, and we are proud to carry his legacy forward with today’s groundbreaking ceremony for our new development here. We have every intention of delivering a product that will be the envy of the hospitality industry and ushers in a new era of luxury tourism in Singapore.”
