Caesars Palace Main Entry Remodel

The Caesars Palace Entry remodel project successfully transformed an original portion of the property into an awe inspiring and welcoming architectural moment for guests and team members (employees) alike. The remodel the entrance of Caesars Palace had been a project conceived of for many years prior between the Client and Architect but was postponed for various reasons. When Covid-19 occurred, the reduction in guest capacity became a positive opportunity that would allow a major remodel of the entrance to take place with less impact to guest experience. As the architect worked through the Conceptual Phase defining the scope of the project, the client engaged the contractor to evaluate logistics. The architect, contractor, and owner worked closely through the Schematic and Design Development phases to establish an eight-phase construction approach that minimized disruptions to the guest experience while completely removing the structure and building a new structure in its place. Elements of the architectural design were adjusted to accommodate the phasing and conceal or overlap phasing areas so that the end results would be seamless. Maintaining a positive guest experience during the construction was an important factor to the client as well as the essential safety of the guests. The architect established phased plans to ensure egress was maintained as well as accessible pathways to all areas of the project while construction was ongoing. This required some areas of the design to be partially built before the final finishes would be applied later. Care was taken to adjust temporary construction walls that would redirect guests around and sometimes through the middle of the construction zone. Weather in Las Vegas during the summer months of construction was also a concern as a large area of the building would be opened to the sky. Once the building was enclosed and mechanical units set on the new roof, the phasing plans turned to the finishes on the interior and blending the boundaries between new and old construction. Once the first six phases were completed, work was focused on construction of the additional bar as well as refinishing the iconic dome casino area. The design of both areas and execution through construction allowed the new entry rotunda and gaming areas to be opened and occupied by the client and guests. Once all areas of the project were completed in February 2022, the property had a ceremony to welcome guests through the new entrance to Caesars Palace Las Vegas. The result of this complex remodel is the space feels more engaging and exciting; the new design ties together multiple additions and renovations in a dramatic and photogenic transformation that has been well-received by both guests and resort employees alike.