G I L L E S P I E

case study

Venetian, Macau

architect
Aedas (Macau) Ltd
main contractor
Hsin Chong Engineering
(Macau) Ltd
casino creation Gillespie, with their many years of
As a key contributor to the spectacular decorative theming of the Venetian global experience, were able to
Sands Casino complex in Macau, Gillespie has earned widespread acclaim for sympathetically transform the
problem solving, professionalism and flawless workmanship in producing vast designers’ ideas into first class
areas of the highest quality interior GRG decorative finishes. models, moulds and finished pieces…
leading to all round satisfaction and
The Venetian resort, located on the Cotai Built on a grand scale, the real impact of tremendous visual effect.
Strip, is a remarkable feat of design, the resort lies in the design of its
engineering and construction. Large breathtakingly opulent interior. Replicating Dick Simmons, Project Manager –
Interior Fit Out Team, Hsin Chong
enough to hold ninety Boeing 747 jumbo the beauty of Renaissance Venice with
Engineering (Macau) Limited
jets, the complex offers a catalogue of ornate mouldings and lavish decoration,
impressive statistics. Boasting the world’s the interior also features a ‘piazza’ in the
biggest casino (some 183,000m2 of Venetian style. Architectural canals, the Avio, the Golden Fish, and the Long
gambling space - about five times the size gondolas and singing gondoliers under a House – each feature running leaf
of a top Vegas gaming floor), the resort also painted blue sky all add to the charm of embellishments and a host of other
provides 3,000 hotel suites, 488,000m2 of the experience. decorative features. In addition, Gillespie
retail space, a 15,000-seat auditorium, and supplied the decorative ceiling features for
a 365,000m2 conference centre. Globally recognised as a supplier able to the VIP casino and a number of main
deliver practical, precise craftsmanship on circulation areas, and created the
a grand scale and able to work effectively spectacular sky ceiling which arches over
We have perfectly joined sections, alongside international design teams, the Grand Canal retail area.
miles of flawless cornice, ornate light Gillespie were commissioned to deliver
cove moulding with perfectly timed the highly complex decorative features The project presented significant
and embellishments for six packages in challenges. Faced with a lack of suppliers
enrichments, terminating smoothly at
the resort. and a shortage of skilled local labour to
every transition, huge chandelier
meet the rigorous timescales and high
medallions that exceeded artistic One of these packages related to the levels of quality required by this scale of
expectations, completed in record time ceilings of the four uniquely styled areas on project, Gillespie, in association with the
and at highly competitive pricing… the main casino floor. The spectacular ‘Red Vaford Group, ensured a consistent supply
thank the heavens for Gillespie. Dragon’ ceiling comprises double curvature of the Zerodec laminated GRG, which has
coving with inlaid circular features, egg and been applied extensively throughout to
Robert Hlusak, Artistic Manager –
dart embellishments, and a 2.8m central form the decorative features.
Theming, Venetian Macau Limited
medallion feature. The other casino areas –

It was a pleasure to see the level of

craftsmanship and the sharpness of
detail that Gillespie achieved…
working closely with the project
architects to ensure that the design
became a stunning reality, often
showing cooperation and flexibility in
responding to late and unexpected
design changes.
John Del Prete, Construction Manager,
Venetian Macau Limited

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