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Public Landscapes/Parks/Memorials
Slippery rock GAzette
NATURAL
STONE INSTITUTE
2018
Pinnacle Awards
OTHER PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
MGM Resorts International
Client
!Melk Landscape Architecture
& Urban Design Architect
Shaw-Lundquist Associates Inc. Stone Installer
STONE Metaquartzite
JURORS’ COMMENTS
“The harmonious colors used within the project are unique and its form is other-worldly. The stone guides you through the park. So unusual.”
Las Vegas Rock
Jean, Nevada
Stone Supplier/Fabricator
The Park at MGM Resort Las Vegas, Nevada
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he Park, MGM Resort’s dynamic outdoor dining and entertainment district,
is a lush promenade featuring avant-garde stone planters, native plantings, monumental shade structures, and cascading water walls offering a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Las Vegas Strip.
The goal was to create a space where stunning desert landscapes and cutting edge design work in harmony, directly and authenti- cally inspired by the city’s con- text, history, and landscape.
Metaquartzite supplied by Las Vegas Rock offers vivid strata variations and introduces col- ors that are characteristic of the southwestern landscape to Las Vegas Boulevard, reminiscent of some of Nevada’s most iconic natural landmarks. Created by
nature and crafted by man, me- taquartzite mirrors the dual worlds that intersect within The Park.
To achieve the multi-dimen- sional surfaces of The Park’s crystal shaped planters, the most advanced stone cutting technology was required. Using seven-axis wire saws acquired specifically for the project, 3D computer pro- gramming was utilized to care- fully slice the massive pieces of rock from multiple directions and angles.
Of the total 596 crystals created, no two are identical. Eighty-six of the crystals presented distinct challenges of unique complicated contours, double-sided complex geometries, or giant assemblages that had to fit together flawlessly. To assure fit and accuracy, every piece was pre-assembled.
Overall, 2,225 linear feet of me- taquartzite crystals were 3D cut, pre-assembled, and finished to a windswept appearance.
Envisioned as an experiential eco-oasis mirroring the Mojave
Desert’s striking natural beauty, The Park is unlike anything ever constructed on the man-made marvel that is The Las Vegas Strip. As one of its most prolific building elements, metaquartzite contributed to The Park’s intricate
sustainability requirements that in many ways, represents a return to the land for a city whose devel- opment history has traditionally stood in stark contrast to its native ecology.
Indiana Limestone Company Receives ANSI/NSC 373
Certification for Quarry Operations
Indiana Limestone’s historic Empire Quarry in Bloomington, Indiana provided the stone to erect the Empire State Building.
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ILCO’s dedication to sustain- able practices is part of a larger corporate commitment driven at all levels of the organization. In late 2018, ILCO became part of the Polycor Inc. brand portfolio. Polycor Inc. is the largest natural stone quarrier in the world and owns over 50 quarries and 17 manufacturing plants across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Like ILCO, Polycor is stead- fast in its dedication to con- tinually working towards
developing greener building practices as demonstrated by its Cambrian Black Quarry in Quebec receiving ANSI/NSC 373 gold certification.
“We are committed as ever to working with architects, contrac- tors, and building owners to build a sustainable future. Receiving ANSI/NSC 373 certification pro- vides construction professionals with a high level of transparency regarding the environmental im- pacts of our products and materi- als,” said Patrick Perus, President and CEO of Polycor Inc.
As part of Polycor’s long-term sustainable strategy, the company will work to get more quarries ANSI/NSC 373 certified over the next several years throughout North America.
Polycor Inc. is the world’s lead- ing natural stone quarrier and its core mission is to make people fall
in love with natural stone. Their world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks, institu- tional, commercial and residential projects. Founded in Québec City (Canada) in 1987, the company now employs nearly 1,100 people and owns over 50 quarries and 17 manufacturing plants across North America and Europe. For more information, visit their web- site or follow their social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
© MARK ANDERSON. www.andertoons.com
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