Image: Populous. Kansas City US -based Populous is a global architectural and design practice specializing in sports facilities, arenas and convention centers, as well as the planning and design of major special events. Located on the Cotai Strip in Macau, the stunning 6,seat venue is a hybrid amphitheater-style space located within The Londoner Macao integrated resort and can host an array of events including live music concerts, sporting events, gala dinners, DJ performances, product launches and conferences.
The first portion of the resort opened on April 11 th , The resort was rebranded as The Londoner Macao in We did this by ensuring there is a variety of premium hospitality offerings, VIP lounges, meet-and-greet spaces, elevated pre-function areas and concessions, and of course, a state-of-the-art performance space that can house almost any event or show possible.
The seating bowl design also includes telescopic front tiers that can be truncated to various positions and allows for increased venue flexibility for shows and performance types. The functional planning of the venue features extensive back-of-house BOH facilities including a variety of artiste dressing rooms, touring company offices, operational staff facilities, BOH support spaces, and dedicated star performer facilities for the VVIP artistes and families.
The use of warm copper and bronze, then softened with rich timbers creates elegance and charm for the guests. Ornate ceiling coffer designs are repeated throughout the pre-function spaces and suites with entry portals signifying VIP spaces and the expressed arches help break down the transition between The Londoner Arena and the existing Londoner Macao corridors.
For the VIP and VVIP guests, there are four bunker suites with elegant interiors and plush furniture, big-screen LED TVs with live-feed support, full video and audio capabilities, and refreshments and private entrances to the auditorium. Located just five minutes from the Macau International Airport, the Londoner Arena allows easy access for its guests and performers alike. Macao-based Sands China Limited is an integrated resort developer and operator in Macau and a majority-owned subsidiary of the Las Vegas Sands Corporation.
