While Dresden and Denver may boast of museums by Daniel Libeskind, Las Vegas has a 500,000 square-foot retail space designed by the star architect. The shimmering multi-faceted jewel on the Strip draws in shoppers — as well as anyone who appreciates contemporary architecture and art. There are more than 100 sculptures by Richard MacDonald and a gallery of works by Dale Chihuly. Few malls can boast a treehouse, the three-story hub of the Shops made of mahogany and sapele wood or that they have achieved Gold certification from LEED thanks to its environmentally conscious practices and materials. Nearly every luxury brand is represented at the Shops at Crystals, but sometimes the most fascinating things are the ones most people don’t see. If you’re a convincingly serious shopper, you just might find yourself in the luxuriously appointed back room of Van Cleef & Arpels, where millions of dollars of giant diamonds and glowing green emeralds never make it to the front counter. Free-spending customers are invited inside to sip Champagne, admire the fabric-wrapped walls and velvet drapes, and gaze upon mind blowing jewels.
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Shops at Crystals at CityCenter
While Dresden and Denver may boast of museums by Daniel Libeskind, Las Vegas has a 500,000 square-foot retail space designed by the star architect. The shimmering multi-faceted jewel on the Strip draws in shoppers — as well as anyone who appreciates contemporary architecture and art. There are more than 100 sculptures by Richard MacDonald and a gallery of works by Dale Chihuly. Few malls can boast a treehouse, the three-story hub of the Shops made of mahogany and sapele wood or that they have achieved Gold certification from LEED thanks to its environmentally conscious practices and materials. Nearly every luxury brand is represented at the Shops at Crystals, but sometimes the most fascinating things are the ones most people don’t see. If you’re a convincingly serious shopper, you just might find yourself in the luxuriously appointed back room of Van Cleef & Arpels, where millions of dollars of giant diamonds and glowing green emeralds never make it to the front counter. Free-spending customers are invited inside to sip Champagne, admire the fabric-wrapped walls and velvet drapes, and gaze upon mind blowing jewels.
Dale Chihuly store
World-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is present at the GALLERY with a dramatic new exhibition venue located along Gallery Row at Crystals Place in Las Vegas, right by Aria Hotel. More than 4,000-square-foot space features a diverse representation of Chihuly’s dynamic sculptures, drawings, and prints. Dale Chihuly is recognized around the world for his use of color, fluid glass forms and large scale architectural installations. It’s mesmerizing to witness such beauty.
Art and shopping Crystals
Las Vegas’ Crystals is the shopping mall feature of a larger complex called CityCenter that includes ARIA (the resort), Vdara (a casino-free hotel), Veer (condos) and the Mandarin Oriental (another hotel). The shops at Crystals are high-end and include stores like Prada, Gucci, Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vutton as well as a few restaurants and lounges. Though the stores may price some people out, it is fun to window shop at Crystals, and the space is beautifully designed. There is an art walk that you can pick up at the information desk, which includes the galleries located outside the actual Crystals complex.
