City of Dreams

Manilla, Philippines

City of Dreams

At the main entrance of the Project Leisure Casino within the City of Dreams complex, a large-scale glass sculpture was installed as a visual centerpiece. Inspired by a waterfall entwined with sirens and mermaids, the sculpture is composed of 120 cast and bent glass panels, each approximately 9 feet long and ½ inch thick.

Dimensional imagery of the mythical figures is cast into the surface of the glass. The installation is brought to life by a fully programmed LED lighting system, creating pulsating effects that simulate cascading water. This dynamic work is a standout example of themed glass sculpture in entertainment architecture, blending narrative, form, and light.

Project Team

Client: Geoff Benham, Creative Director, Melco Crown Entertainment,
Hong Kong: melco-resorts.com/en/home.html

Artist: Kenneth von Roenn, Design Director of Kaiser/von Roenn Studio, Tallahassee, FL

Project Manager: Simon Fraser, Ptarmiganintergratioin,
Hong Kong, China: ptarmiganintegration.com

Lighting Consultant: Norm Schwab, Lightswitch, San Francisco: lightswitch.net

Engineer: Phil Maddox, Lyse Pte Ltd., Singapore

Metal fabrication: LYS Pte Ltd., Singapore

Glass Production: Kang Yu, Shanghai 

Dimensions: 50’ h x 18’ l x 12’ w Stainless steel structure Cast/bent glass panels LED lighting