In The News: School of Architecture

Desert Companion

Food writer Kim Foster explores these associations and more, as part of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s University Forum Lecture series in collaboration with the Black Mountain Institute

Associated Press

It started as a crude sketch — a circle with a stick person inside. Seven years later, that drawing has been made real: A $2.3 billion massive spherical venue standing 366 feet high and lighting up the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp skyline.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Sun

All eyes are on the Sphere this weekend, as the one-of-a-kind event and entertainment venue — which has garnered worldwide attention for its unique architectural and technological design — celebrates its grand opening in 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Review Journal

While the technological marvels of the Sphere have dazzled tourists and locals, 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó Professor Glenn Nowak sees the building that opens its doors Friday from a different perspective.

 

KSNV-TV: News 3

The Sphere is years in the making with a hefty price tag of $2.3 Billion. CEO James Dolan would surely like to start making that money back.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The Sphere is years in the making with a hefty price tag of $2.3 Billion. CEO James Dolan would surely like to start making that money back.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The Sphere will open it's doors to the public for the first time on Friday, Sept 29 with U2's first of 25 performances at the venue.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Sphere has captured the attention of many, including Alex Hu from Canada who was strolling along the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Strip on Monday.

Yahoo!

Sphere has captured the attention of many, including Alex Hu from Canada who was strolling along the 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Strip on Monday.

CoStar

Rock Band U2, Exclusive Film To Kick Off Sphere’s Calendar of Events

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Review Journal

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó is getting $5 million from the federal government as part of an effort to keep things a little bit cooler in one of the nation’s hottest cities.

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÃâ·ÑApp Sun

51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó plans to plant about 3,000 trees in Southern Nevada over the next five years with a $5 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service.