Inside The Las Vegas Sphere: A Marvel of Architecture and Technology
The Las Vegas Sphere, designed by Populous, is a global marvel. This firm specializes in creating stunning stadiums and largescale event venues worldwide.
Originally estimated to cost $1.2 billion, The Sphere's final cost rose to $2.3 billion, influenced by design changes, supply chain crises, and inflation.
Standing 112 meters tall and 157 meters wide, The Sphere seats 18,600 people. Its exterior features an expansive LED screen, parking, a bridge, and a planned monorail.
The Sphere boasts a 15,000 sqm 16K LED interior screen and a 54,000 sqm exterior, showcasing 1.2 million LED pucks that project 256 million vibrant colors.
The Sands provided the site for The Sphere. Over 110,000 cubic yards of dirt and rock were excavated to prepare the ground for this monumental construction.
The 4th largest crane in the world was needed to build The Sphere. This giant, transported from Belgium, took 120 tractor-trailers and 18 days to assemble.
6,000 cubic yards of concrete were used for the roof of The Sphere, forming a 10-inch-thick layer that weighs approximately 10,000 tons.
At its widest, The Sphere spans 366 feet in height and 516 feet in width, with enough room to house the entire Statue of Liberty, from base to torch.
The Sphere’s dome required 3,000 tons of steel, with 32 trusses weighing 100 tons each. Its surface covers 220,000 square feet.
The Sphere's exterior features over 1.2 million programmable LEDs across 580,000 square feet, making it visible from space.
With 268 million pixels and 16K resolution, The Sphere's interior screen is 100 times clearer than today's best HD TVs, making it the highest resolution screen worldwide.
The Sphere consumes 28 megawatts of power, enough to supply 21,000 homes. Around 70% of its energy comes from solar power, making it a more sustainable spectacle.