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***hkskyline*** · August 7th, 2008, 02:12 PM

Six firms have designs on giving 38-year-old Lisboa a new look
31 July 2008
South China Morning Post

Architectural designs for redeveloping Macau's iconic casino, the 38-year-old Lisboa, have gone on display at Grand Lisboa, the flagship casino of SJM Holdings.

Unnamed pictures of a dozen concepts submitted by six design firms are being shown in an exhibition, from yesterday to Sunday, in the casino's Grand Ballroom.

Gaming mogul Stanley Ho Hung-sun, the managing director of SJM, praised the long history of Casino Lisboa at the exhibition's opening ceremony, referring to it as Macau's "heritage". "While integrated resorts are now the accepted formula in Macau, it should be remembered that this innovative concept was introduced by us back in 1970," he said.

SJM was aiming for a redevelopment that would be "unique and culturally appropriate for Macau".

Each design firm has come up with two concepts: one with, and the other without, the Lisboa's famed "birdcage" design. It is still uncertain whether the birdcage will be retained in the redevelopment.

The exhibition is part of a design contest organised by SJM. A judging panel comprising SJM executives and architects will shortlist three concepts for a second round, in which a winner will be selected.

When Casino Lisboa opened in 1970, its circular design was considered revolutionary at the time. The birdcage shape was especially popular among foreign tourists.

Many Hong Kong gamblers believe that the "birdcage" has a special fung shui effect - "caging" punters and their money inside.

But Mr Ho said yesterday that fung shui was not considered. "People said it was a fung shui design to confine gamblers," he said, "Lisboa was designed by Eric Cumine, a relative of mine. He is a foreigner who knows nothing about fung shui."

Design firms taking part in the contest include Paul Andreu Architecte of Paris, which designed the National Grand Theatre of China; Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects & Engineering, which designed the Grand Lisboa; and Simon Kwan & Associates, which designed the Hong Kong Science Park.

Blackraven · November 15th, 2011, 07:27 PM

Sorry to bump this but has anyone seen Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English) at the Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino?

NuncaPior · November 18th, 2011, 06:01 PM

Met some of the crew when they were making it here. No chance to watch it on cinema yet.

August 7th, 2008, 02:12 PM	#61
*hkskyline* Hong Kong Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 71,050 Likes (Received): 826	Six firms have designs on giving 38-year-old Lisboa a new look 31 July 2008 South China Morning Post Architectural designs for redeveloping Macau's iconic casino, the 38-year-old Lisboa, have gone on display at Grand Lisboa, the flagship casino of SJM Holdings. Unnamed pictures of a dozen concepts submitted by six design firms are being shown in an exhibition, from yesterday to Sunday, in the casino's Grand Ballroom. Gaming mogul Stanley Ho Hung-sun, the managing director of SJM, praised the long history of Casino Lisboa at the exhibition's opening ceremony, referring to it as Macau's "heritage". "While integrated resorts are now the accepted formula in Macau, it should be remembered that this innovative concept was introduced by us back in 1970," he said. SJM was aiming for a redevelopment that would be "unique and culturally appropriate for Macau". Each design firm has come up with two concepts: one with, and the other without, the Lisboa's famed "birdcage" design. It is still uncertain whether the birdcage will be retained in the redevelopment. The exhibition is part of a design contest organised by SJM. A judging panel comprising SJM executives and architects will shortlist three concepts for a second round, in which a winner will be selected. When Casino Lisboa opened in 1970, its circular design was considered revolutionary at the time. The birdcage shape was especially popular among foreign tourists. Many Hong Kong gamblers believe that the "birdcage" has a special fung shui effect - "caging" punters and their money inside. But Mr Ho said yesterday that fung shui was not considered. "People said it was a fung shui design to confine gamblers," he said, "Lisboa was designed by Eric Cumine, a relative of mine. He is a foreigner who knows nothing about fung shui." Design firms taking part in the contest include Paul Andreu Architecte of Paris, which designed the National Grand Theatre of China; Dennis Lau & Ng Chun Man Architects & Engineering, which designed the Grand Lisboa; and Simon Kwan & Associates, which designed the Hong Kong Science Park. __________________ Hong Kong Photo Gallery - Click Here for the Hong Kong Galleries World Photo Gallery - \| New York \| London \| Egypt \| Dubai \| Shanghai \| Xian \| Tokyo \| Kyoto \| Prague Beijing, Seoul, Taipei, Mumbai, Iceland, Sydney, Rocky Mountains, Toronto, and much more!

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November 15th, 2011, 07:27 PM	#62
Blackraven Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Makati (in the Philippines) Posts: 1,742 Likes (Received): 11	Sorry to bump this but has anyone seen Rowan Atkinson (Johnny English) at the Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino?

November 18th, 2011, 06:01 PM	#63
NuncaPior BANNED Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 626 Likes (Received): 1	Met some of the crew when they were making it here. No chance to watch it on cinema yet.