Musician Bruno Mars and design studio Yabu Pushelberg have teamed up to create the interiors of a cocktail lounge and live music venue at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas.
Named The Pinky Ring, the 5,000-square-foot (465-square-metre) lounge is accessible directly from the casino floor, but designed as an entirely separate experience away from the bright lights, bustle and noise.
The stone bar at The Pinky Ring is surrounded by golden drapes that are reflected in the mirrored ceiling
Grammy Award-winning artist Mars collaborated with Canadian studio Yabu Pushelberg to craft an elevated and luxurious space within the Bellagio Resort and Casino.
The bar serves a curated collection of cocktails and hosts live entertainment by top musicians and DJs ? though no phones are allowed inside. A huge crystal chandelier hangs in the centre of the lounge and is visible from all corners
The entry sequence begins with a dimly lit mirrored passageway, where Mars' collection of Grammy trophies is displayed.
"Inspired by contemporary museum design, the corridor was designed as a soothing and discreet exhibition space where guests can cleanse their visual palette from the outside world and begin to submerge into The Pinky Ring," said the design team.
A VIP area is lined with faceted mirrored panels that create infinite reflections
Guests arrive at the main bar and lounge in front of a sunken conversation pit, wrapped with a wavy banquette and furnished with soft armchairs gathered a...