COVER STORY
too big to fail?
cosmopolitan: THE CHANDELIER
In the center of the casino floor sits Cosmopolitan’s literal crown jewel. The Chandelier is a three-tiered bar and lounge encased by two million crystals dripping in strands from the ceiling almost to the floor, creating the sense of a fantastical, inhabited chandelier. The designers of the Chandelier created a series of digital programming for both layers of strings, allowing for separate interactive experiences for viewers walking by and guests inside.
| 13 JUNE 2011 |
Against heavy odds, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is a runaway hit. Hugely popular with tourists and locals, it still finds itself swimming in red ink. J. PATRICK COOLICAN examines what—if anything—this magnificent resort can do to turn things around.
photography by Leila Navidi 19
