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was IDDI’s portfolio of work in the European and Asian markets and immediate grasp of the company’s branding goals that won the firm the project. “We wanted a modern, timeless design that at the same time feels natural and contempora .” The IDDI design team took cues from hospitality designs to fashion a sprawl of posh yet welcoming interiors for the 48,000-sq.- . luxu en-
tertainment venue. Upon entering the theater, guests are welcomed into the lobby by richly finished wood paneling, and prosceniums serve as a theatrical backdrop. These elements are complemented by the bejeweled purple tones on the walls. Cathedral-style 28- .-tall ceilings create grandiose appeal. In the upper portions of the room, an assortment of cutout niches provide housing for 1,000 candlelights to give off a chic, dramatic glow, which can also be seen from the exterior. Copper and silver accents
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