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to the ornate detailing of the terrazzo floors is designed to evoke a sense of grandeur and expansiveness. Resorts World is designed to be “uniquely New York,” incorporating design elements that portray and celebrate many of the city’s most recognizable and iconic features. Each of the casino’s three levels reflects an atmosphere inspired by a New York City landmark. Times Square Casino, located on the first floor, evokes the energy and vibrancy of Times Square with interactive digital billboards, streaming video displays projecting music videos and sporting events and Bar 360, a multi-level entertainment venue featuring the largest video screen of its kind in the nation. An outdoor terrace extends beyond Bar 360 and the Aqueduct Buffet, providing patrons with views of Aqueduct Racetrack. The Fifth Avenue Casino, positioned on the second level, features high-stakes gaming and fine dining. The lobby atrium is crowned by the “Light of Nations” chandelier, a 60-foot crystal feature with 193 hand-blown glass globes, each individually etched with the name of a country recognized by the United Nations. The third floor accommodates the Central Park portion of the casino. Inspired by Central Park’s open spaces, verdant colors and natural textures, the expansive 70,000-square-foot event space is the largest in Queens. “Our vision for Resorts World was to create a vibrant venue with entertainment options that appeal to a broad audience,” said Mike Speller, president of Resorts World Casino New York. “Through our collaborations with JCJ [architect] and Tutor Perini [construction management], that vision has become a reality and now one of the greatest cities in the world has a gaming and entertainment destination it can call its own.” Resorts World Casino New York City is an extraordinary example of using ingenuity and tenacity to successfully repurpose land and restore an aging landmark. Government, business and unions worked toward a common goal that revitalized a NewYork landmark while breaking revenue generating records. Going forward, we believe there are plenty more records to break. Reprinted with permission from Casino Journal. JCJ Architecture, the architects for Resorts World Casino New York City, is a Connecticut-based architectural, planning and interior design firm. They can be reached at www.jcj.com . Tutor Perini Building Group, a leading civil and building construction company with offices across the US, were the construction managers for Resorts World Casino New York City. They can be reached at www.tutorperini.com . Resorts World is designed to be ‘uniquely New York.’