CityLab Daily: The Year of Sphere
The Architectural Marvel: Sphere in Las Vegas Takes Center Stage
In the architectural realm, few projects have garnered as much critical acclaim and attention as the new amphitheater, simply named Sphere, which made its grand debut in Las Vegas in September. Not since the unveiling of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, over 25 years ago, has a structure captivated global coverage to this extent.
The sheer impact of Sphere — note, no “the,” just Sphere — undeniably crowns it as the building of the year. However, this continuously evolving marvel might transcend conventional accolades, possibly representing a solution to the challenges of perpetual access and constant surveillance. And at times, it exudes a certain charm. Whether you’re an admirer or a critic, Sphere stands poised to be the architectural project that defines the decade, perhaps even the century.
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