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|   | | May 22, 2002
LAS VEGAS - When Park Place Entertainment launched its major project to revamp the Caesars Palace hotel, casino and entertainment infrastructures, it approached Scéno Plus for the development of an architectural concept and theater design of what was to become the Caesars Colosseum. Constructed directly on Las Vegas Boulevard, the building is loosely inspired by Roman aesthetics with contemporary overtones. It is one of Las Vegas' largest and most elegant showroom - nothing less to host Celine Dion's return to the stage in a mega production directed by Franco Dragone. Patrick Bergé, president of Scéno Plus and Project Designer, explained «The design was guided by Celine's desire to be as close as possible to her public and Franco's wish that the show have the vastest visual impact as possible, in order to totally immerse the audience within the action on the stage». To reach this objective, Scéno Plus and Park Place Entertainment opted for a circular building configuration that strikingly calls to mind a Colosseum, with one of the largest stage openings in the world. The furthest spectator is on average only 120 feet away from the center stage, a short distance considering the size of the theater. General Information Client: Park Place Entertainment Capacity: over 4000 seats Area: 171,235 sq ft Opening: March 2003 Notable Features The building, attached to the existing casino, is 120 ft high and 256 ft in diameter. The orchestra level has a capacity of 2,283 seats, the first balcony 745 and the second balcony an additional 1,074 seats. The vast 22,450 sq ft stage has an enormous 120 ft wide by 44 ft high proscenium arch, one of the largest in the world. The sheer size of the stage required the development of a microclimate air conditioning system for better control of ventilation and humidity at the front of the stage, optimal conditions for a singer. An infinite variety of theatrical special effects are made possible by the impressive theater technology:
Scéno Plus' Mandate Definition of design criteria, architectural concept and theater design Interior design of the theater and lobby, and integration with the existing casino Design of technical infrastructures and stage equipment 3-D animation Coordination relating to architecture, interior design, theater design and stage equipment Scéno Plus is currently involved on projects such as the refurbishment of the Salle Pleyel concert hall in Paris, the showrooms at the new Le Rêve Hotel in Las Vegas and the new National Circus School in Montreal. Scéno Plus specializes in the design of theatres and a wide range of recreational and entertainment facilities. The firm offers integrated services in architecture, theatre design, specialized equipment systems, and project management. Scéno Plus made its mark in Quebec with the design of more than 30 theatres, including Salle Pierre-Mercure, Cinquième salle at Place des Arts, Usine C, Théâtre du Rideau Vert, Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui, Maison de la culture in Gatineau and Théâtre Hector-Charland in l'Assomption. On the international front, Scéno Plus has created fabulous theatres for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, at Walt Disney World in Florida, and in Biloxi, Mississippi. More recently, Scéno Plus has been responsible for the design of the Paramount Montreal for Famous Players, the integration of all specialized equipment in the Ex-Centris complex and the theater design of the Gatineau Casino Showroom Credits
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