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Stone World
by,
Jennifer Richinelli
November 1, 2009

Extensive stone palette defines Las Vegas resort

Creating stone elegance

In addition to the travertine, Daino Reale marble floor tiles are also carried throughout the resort. An elaborate entrance to Marinelli’s, an Italian restaurant, is achieved with wide marble steps that were given a bush hammered finish. A dramatic look is also created in the restaurant’s private dining room, where a large polished slab of Daino Reale marble with rough-cut edges forms the tabletop.

A unique look in Terzetto, the M Resort’s upscale steakhouse, was created with onyx. Massive pieces of the material project down from the ceiling and attach to the ends of a long dining table, which is also made from onyx. “The table is hung from the ceiling,” explained Marnell. “[Additionally], we took the bartops, countertops and tabletops, and looked at making them out of a variety of material that would accent against the basic floor and wall.” Broccato marble was chosen for the chef’s table in the restaurant.

While the resort’s upscale restaurants are featured attractions, guests are also drawn to Spa Mio, a luxurious day spa that comprises a 23,000-square-foot space. The spa includes 16 treatment rooms, a fitness center, full-service salon and barber shop and locker rooms. To enhance the glamorous appeal of the facility, Dore Royale marble with a split-face finish was used to create an entry wall.
A dramatic look is also created in the restaurant’s private dining room, where a large polished slab of Daino Reale marble with rough-cut edges forms the tabletop.

“Part of the fun is seeing the same material finished in different ways,” said Marnell. “It gives a different feeling. The colors change depending on how much you polish or split it.”

In the guestrooms, Diano Reale marble was used for the walls and floors in the bathrooms. To complement the beige-colored marble, M Brown marble was employed for the vanity tops. “We used marble in the guestrooms because we didn’t want the porosity,” said the architect.

And although the majority of the stone is showcased inside the M Resort, Noce travertine was used for the building’s exterior walls. The sandy shades of the stone complement the resort’s desert environment, and it also works well with the glass used for the upper portion of the structure.

A unique look in Terzetto, the M Resort’s upscale steakhouse, was created with onyx. Massive pieces of the material project down from the ceiling and attach to the ends of a long dining table, which is also made from onyx.

A successful completion

According to Marnell, approximately a year was devoted to working on the drawings and design of the M Resort, and it took another 17 months to build it. “Installation by far was the hardest part of the project,” he said, adding that the project was completed in March 2009. “Usually it’s the material, but getting the installation correct was the biggest challenge.”

But although challenging, the installation of the extensive amount of stone used throughout the resort was a success, and the design objectives were achieved. “We have gotten a real good reaction of how we did the material and how it is presented,” said Marnell. “We wanted to create an urban resort that would appeal to both the Baby Boomers and younger generations, while incorporating contemporary design and sensual elegance.”



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