Key takeaways
3,000
bed hotel
16
football pitches - the size of the casino and gaming halls
20,000
strong workforce delivered the project
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Delivered the world’s largest casino and vast leisure complex at the time of completion, with a floor space that spans more than four Empire State buildings.
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Executed five major projects rolled into one, the sites included the main hotel building, podium, convention centre, energy centre, theatre and sports arena, the external works and waterways.
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Received the Macau Green Hotel Award in 2008 with eco-friendly measures like reusable pallets, energy-efficient lighting, and automatic irrigation systems.
With more floor space than four Empire State Buildings, the Venetian Hotel and Resort in Macau is a marvel of modern engineering and luxury. This £1.4bn project, delivered in partnership with Hsin Chong Construction Co., Aedas Architects, Levitt Bernstein, and Arup, redefined leisure on the Cotai Strip.
Starting in October 2004 and completed by August 2007, the project involved 20,000 workers and meticulous planning. The resort, built on land reclaimed with six million tonnes of sand, features the world's largest casino, equivalent to 16 football pitches, and a 3,000-bed hotel. Inside, guests enjoy extensive retail, dining, and entertainment spaces, a 15,000-seat sports arena, and a convention centre with a 6,000-seat banqueting hall. Linking these attractions are waterways populated with singing gondoliers.
The project was divided into five zones to ensure timely completion, each managed as its own project. This included the main hotel building, podium, convention centre, energy centre, theatre, sports arena, and external works. Effective communication and collaboration with local partners ensured smooth delivery without disruption.
Sustainability was a key focus, with the Venetian receiving the Macau Green Hotel Award in 2008. Measures included reusable plastic pallets, eco-friendly products, automatic irrigation systems, double-glazed windows, and energy-efficient lighting.
The Venetian Macau opened to global acclaim, setting new standards in luxury and scale, and significantly boosting Macau's tourism and economy. This iconic development is a testament to the power of collaboration and meticulous planning.
