LAS VEGAS—Wynn Las Vegas has revealed the development of Wynn Plaza, an expansive retail complex featuring 75,518 sq. ft. of luxury retail space. Debuting fall 2017, the complex will augment the existing luxury retail collection currently at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore as well as bring the shopping experience to the high traffic area bordering Las Vegas Blvd.
“We had 300 or more feet on the Strip right on the sidewalk in unused real estate that was very, very valuable,” said Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO, Wynn Resorts. “This represents an opportunity for future development that is quite unique.”
The design of Wynn Plaza will be influenced by European elements, specifically the Avenue Matignon in the Right Bank of Paris, invoking a sense of elegance and sophistication, according to the company. The selection and flow of retailers will offer interactive and experiential opportunities dispersed throughout the space. There will be two entrances off of The Strip as well as a dedicated valet service to offer a natural transition within Wynn and Encore.
Conceived and designed by Steve Wynn in collaboration with Roger Thomas, EVP of architecture at DeRuyter Butler, and Wynn Design and Development, Wynn Plaza will play on elements of natural light and airiness, with two stories covered by atriums and a skylight rotunda that is prominently showcased in the heart of the space. An assortment of retailers will be curated to complement the design and provide an exclusive shopping experience.
“I have been awestruck by the Avenue Matignon since my first glimpse when I was 15,” said Thomas, “I have always wanted to create an experience of equal awe, delight and charm for others.”
The opening of Wynn Plaza will bring the total retail square footage to more than 173,500 sq. ft. and augment the iconic brands that currently occupy Wynn and Encore, including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermès, Loro Piana, Moncler, Prada, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy.