Description: Being sold here is a once in a lifetime chance to own original hand drawn Architectural Renderings of The Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. These three specific renderings hand drawn by the Architectural renderer Paul Karoll allegedly depict a design alternate for both the hotel and registration lobby during a 2005-2006 redesign and remodel. The design depicted in these renderings were not chosen for the final 2006 or 2007 remodel, but you can definitely see elements that are part of the current design. Most notably, the mosaic tile clad ovular columns. When I first acquired these, I was almost absolutely convinced they were created in the late 1980’s during the original design of the first phase of the Rio, back when it first opened in 1990. However in speaking with some of the folks over at Marnell Companies, and with one Superintendent in particular who was involved with the original design and subsequent remodels, I was assured they were design alternates during a 2005-2006 redesign and remodel effort as mentioned above. And again, the designs depicted here did not make the final cut to what was eventually constructed during that remodel effort. In addition, I have personally tried but failed to get in touch with the Architectural Illustrator and author of these unique works of art of Paul Karoll. I would like to add the caveat that even though I did contact the office of Marnell Companies, and had a few short email correspondences, I was communicating with a mediator and not directly with the Superintendent who was involved on the project. I do not know to what capacity this person was involved, and did not have the opportunity to ask the type of detailed documentarian type questions I typically ask in a more intimate one on one setting. I can only go with what I was told. For that reason I can’t absolutely claim these are in fact 100% design alternates during a 2005-2006 redesign effort. They may very well be, but as a merchant I cant’t provide provenance to that specific level of detail. If I was a gambling man, I’d still say, based on the aging of the frame around the artwork proper, and the fashion chosen for the entourage, it’s still likely these are part of the original design phase during the 1980’s prior to the first phase of the project opening to the public on January 15, 1990. My guess is as good as yours. One thing is for certain. These are 100% originals, and not reprints. Extremely rare and one of a kind! These are seldomly seen and RARE Vintage Las Vegas RIO Casino Architectural Renderings on paper board, by architectural illustrator Paul Karoll, for Marnell Corrao Associates' interior design project of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. As mentioned above, the design depicted is allegedly a design alternate that was considered during a 2005-2006 redesign of the Registration Lobby and the Main Casino Lobby. The left and right renderings are different vantage points of the Registration Lobby, while the center rendering depicts a bustling scene at the Main Casino Lobby. They are very meticulously detailed by Paul Karoll, and display the very modern and stylistic design characteristics of the renowned Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino. Each work is signed: "P. Karoll" at the lower edge. These renderings are approximately 30 x 42 inches (including matting). The dimensions that comprise the artwork proper are approximately 22 x 34 inches. They are in very good condition given their age, with some light scuffing, creases in the matting, and moderate edge wear (please see photos). These architectural illustrations usually never leave the company, and to find them on the open market or in private hands is very uncommon. You will never see anything like these again. A true piece of Las Vegas Casino history. Priced to Sell. Acquired in Los Angeles County, California. About Marnell Corrao Associates: (Marnell Companies) We at Marnell Companies have a passion for designing and creating buildings that stand apart, that catch the eye and stir the imagination. It has long been our goal to provide our clients with valued products - projects that are innovative, on time and on budget. Our continued success lies within well planned diversification wrapped into one company. The company has the depth and experience to make the clients dream transform into reality, directing each step necessary to complete the process. Marnell Companies has the ability to handle the responsibilities of the architect, developer, interior designer, construction supervisor and property manager. We are committed to expanding both our talent as well as our capabilities to provide the highest quality work in each and every project we bring to life. In the pursuit of excellence our expertise continues to broaden in the arenas of hospitality, entertainment, commercial, retail, office, industrial, and other multi-use facilities. The art of the Master Builder is very much alive and flourishing here at Marnell Companies. Company Description: Leaving Las Vegas is hard to do without visiting something built by Marnell Corrao Associates. The construction and architecture firm's resume includes such hot spots as The Mirage, Bellagio, Excalibur, Caesar's Palace, and its latest -- the Wynn Las Vegas, a $2.4 billion resort, and the $1 billion M Resort, Spa, and Casino. It also handles smaller renovation and remodeling projects for its clients, mainly in Nevada, California, and New Jersey. Founded in 1974 by Lud Corrao (retired in 1982) and current owner Anthony Marnell II, the company provides complete design/build and consulting services. It also provides land acquisition and development services from master planning through construction. RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO The Rio All-Suite was the first hotel in Las Vegas to offer an experience that embraces a sense of place. The premise of the design was to capture the vitality of lifestyle in a city like Rio de Janeiro. The Rio All-Suite consists of four hotel towers integrated into a single design palette. These towers house over 2,500 all-suite hotel rooms. The low-rise features over 100,000 sq. ft. of gaming, a 163,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art conference center, a 56,000 sq. ft. ballroom, a 10,000 sq. ft. full-service health spa and salon, 16 restaurants, 13 bars, multiple nightclubs, showrooms and retail outlets, an expansive pool and beach area, and an interactive entertainment feature known as the Masquerade Village Show in the Sky. Marnell Companies designed, constructed, and master planned all six phases of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino starting with the initial phase in 1989. The property was master planned to allow for long-range development and expansion with minimal interruption to ongoing operations. LAS VEGAS, NV TIME FRAME: CONSTRUCTION VALUE: SCOPE OF WORK: October 1986 - December 1998 $700 Million Development Master Planning Program Management Design Architect Architect of Record Brand Management Interior Design Interior Design of Record Pre-construction Consulting Construction Management FF&E Procurement General Contractor Property Management Please feel free to ask any and all questions you have. I will be more than delighted to answer them all to the very best of my knowledge! I will also gladly share additional pictures with any interested parties! Lastly, given the nature of what’s being sold, their value, and absolute importance of safety and handling, I will personally make sure they are packaged very carefully and fully protected. For this reason, I will not compromise weight or cost of shipping! It is my personal goal that the future owner receives the three art boards in the same exact condition that I currently have them in. Should the future owner want to compromise on size, weight and cost I relinquish complete and total responsibility on the items condition upon receipt by future owner. I the seller, am not in any way shape or form responsible for any damage inflicted to items being shipped in the package and to the package by fault of courier once it has left my person and in the possession of courier! Thank You!
Price: 9995.95 USD
Location: Glendale, California
End Time: 2025-01-13T10:19:26.000Z
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