To: Residents
From: Design Muse
Date: In A Dream
Subject: Ethereal and Sophisticated Living

With the much anticipated opening of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas at CityCenter, the sophisticated design of Kay Lang + Associates becomes a tangible dream; an unsurpassed Zen retreat blended with stylish haute couture.

"From the lobby through the residences themselves, we sought to create an aesthetic that would take your soul into a space to relax and renew in a sleek and sophisticated setting," said Kay Lang, president and CEO of Kay Lang + Associates. "The result is a peaceful, neutral palette inspired by the classic, yet modern Asian design of the Mandarin Oriental Hotels worldwide."

At the moment of entry, guests are seamlessly transformed through a color palette reminiscent of the building's exterior in the residential lobby. The reception desk is formed by a translucent white backlit onyx with sustainable Zebrawood, set by the backdrop of Michel Tabori's "End of Day." A custom chandelier reminiscent of antique gold Chinese coins is suspended from dramatic high ceilings above the residential elevator lobby, a counterpart to the Asian design elements below. Natural textures, teak wood and Zebrawood come together with onyx, bronze, gold and silver to complete the overall palette.

The design of the lobby transitions into the lobby lounge, billiard room and boardroom, where natural elements and wood connect each room to the next.

A tournament size pool table will bring residents together in a space surrounded by teak wood and limestone walls, adorned by Zen objet d'art's and small sculptures. A subtle triptych by accomplished artist Daniel Brice adorns the corridor walls connecting the hotel to the residents' lounge.

Within The Residences themselves, Lang has designed a surreal haven where residents will escape to their own Zen retreat. A sense of peace, unquestionable beauty and unsurpassed opulence are found in each of the three distinct finish packages: Majestic Pearl, Sovereign Jade and Imperial Orchid, offering residents the opportunity to personalize their living space with an expression of their own individual taste.

Subtle, cloud-like shades of soothing grey find respite near strong, tobacco-colored browns and blacks in "The Majestic Pearl" palette. "Sovereign Jade" blends tones of natural greens with shades of oyster, amber-touched browns and textured mochas. Like orchids in nature, "Imperial Orchid" features the soft tones of orchid flowers, blending subtle notes of orange and coral with varied shades of wheat.

The stunning, approximately 2,000 to 4,000-square-foot penthouse residences at Mandarin Oriental offer the highest level of five-star resort amenities in a personal residence. Incorporating the standards and sensibilities of the most discerning tastes, Lang's expert team of designers developed three luxurious finish packages to complement the opulent residences: Splendid Sunrise, Celestial Clouds and Royal Sunset.

Like the gorgeous hues of a desert sunrise, the "Splendid Sunrise" palette is comprised of orange and tangerine tones, paired with lacquered black accents and enduring oak woods. Situated on the top floors of Mandarin Oriental, the Penthouse Collection is seemingly in the clouds, providing the inspiration for the "Celestial Clouds" package. Complementing the interiors, honey-spun hues of russet and clay with pops of rust form a perfectly harmonized color story.

The "Royal Sunset" palette is comprised of the multi-tonal variations of a desert sunset over the western mountains, with seductive reeds of chartreuse draped near gentle shades of eggplant, perfectly setting the tempo near definitive silver and chestnut browns.

The materials used in each of the packages are in compliance with the highest levels of sustainability as part of CityCenter's aspiration to achieve LEED Certification for a silver ranking.

The attention to even the tiniest detail has catapulted Kay Lang + Associates amongst the ranks of the most influential, successful and progressive interior design firms in the world. With successful global projects in Seoul, Los Angeles, Vancouver, New York, UAE and throughout the United States, Lang leads her design team in all facets of interior design with a personal, hands-on approach.

A UCLA graduate, Lang has specialized in the field of hospitality, commercial and high-end residential design for more than 30 years. Her projects span the scope from full-service, luxury high-rise, condo/hotel, boutique, four and five-star destination properties to commercial and urban mixed-used properties all over the globe.

Lang is also committed to providing opportunities and assistance to talented new designers and has funded scholarships for promising young students through the charity organization, NEWH.

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