Inside Asian Gaming

January 2015 inside asian gaming 21 Cover Story SPLASHY START Sky Tower’s two-story-high lobby atrium makes an immediate splash with a twin waterfall highlighting a tropical garden with palm trees and other greenery. Natural light pours in through the central skylight. Oasis Garden Café serves as the atrium’s striking centerpiece. Sheathed in light wood loosely woven to resemble a bird’s nest, Oasis is an inviting patisserie by day and a stylish piano lounge once the sun goes down. With views of the lobby and Manila Bay, Waterside Restobar advances the gastro-bar concept, serving meals and snacks with Mediterranean and Latin accents from its ensemble of show kitchens. Waterside’s next step will be alfresco dining, including tapas at sunset. Like the rest of Solaire, the lobby features original modern artwork, many pieces from the private collection of Mr Razon, a billionaire thanks to his global ports business. A massive abstract Sky Tower advances Solaire toward becoming a full-fledged integrated resort with additional rooms, VIP gaming, F&B options, meeting rooms, and a theater, all packaged around a spectacular lobby.