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Kerzner and CapitaLand to Put Sentosa on the World Map with the Magical Touch of Architect Frank Gehry and IR Visionary Sol Kerzner.


SINGAPORE -- Kerzner International Limited (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
: KZL) ("Kerzner") and CapitaLand Limited (SGX SGX Singapore Exchange
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: C31) ("CapitaLand") announced today the appointment of world-celebrated architect Frank O. Gehry as principal architect and designer for their joint Integrated Resort An Integrated Resort (Abbreviation: IR; Simplified Chinese: 综合度假胜地) is a mixed-use development containing a casino.  ("IR") bid at Sentosa Island in Singapore.

Gehry, winner of the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize Pritzker Architecture Prize

World's most prestigious honour in the field of architecture. Established through the philanthropic efforts of the Pritzkers, a prominent Chicago business family, the prize, first awarded in 1979, bestows an annual award of $100,000 on an
, regarded as the "Nobel Prize Nobel Prize, award given for outstanding achievement in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, peace, or literature. The awards were established by the will of Alfred Nobel, who left a fund to provide annual prizes in the five areas listed above. " of architecture, and the Gold Medal gold medal

traditional first prize. [Western Cult: Misc.]

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 from the American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Organized in 1857, the Institute conducts various activities and programs to support the profession and enhance its public image, including periodically awarding the AIA , has achieved legendary status for his landmark creations, the most notable being the world-famous Guggenheim Museum Guggenheim Museum, officially Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, major museum of modern art in New York City. Founded in 1939 as the Museum of Non-objective Art, the Guggenheim is known for its remarkable circular building (1959) designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.  in Bilbao, Spain. The museum represents an amazing construction feat and has encouraged significant visitation to the destination. Since opening in 1997, 8.1 million people have visited the museum, and in the 2005 year, the museum generated economic activity worth S$376.1 million, helping to maintain 4,900 jobs during the year.

Gehry's work has been described by the Pritzker Architecture Prize jury as: "Buildings that lift the spirit with revelations of how the seemingly ordinary can become extraordinary by acts of imagination that turn the known into new configurations that engage the mind, the eye, that explore unexpected definitions of use and style."

Reputed to be among the most deeply engaged architects of this century, particularly in testing out new materials and design technologies, and enamored en·am·or  
tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors
To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island.
 with the architectural process of conceptualizing, mark-making and model-building, Gehry considers context as an important factor in his work.

The Jay Pritzker Pavilion Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Pritzker Pavilion, or Pritzker Music Pavilion is a band shell in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.  in Chicago, one of the most sophisticated outdoor concert venues in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , has a highly sculptural design element with enormous billowing bil·low  
n.
1. A large wave or swell of water.

2. A great swell, surge, or undulating mass, as of smoke or sound.

v. bil·lowed, bil·low·ing, bil·lows

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1.
 ribbons of stainless steel stainless steel: see steel.
stainless steel

Any of a family of alloy steels usually containing 10–30% chromium. The presence of chromium, together with low carbon content, gives remarkable resistance to corrosion and heat.
, designed by Gehry not just for aesthetics, but to focus sound out from the stage so that the audience members are drawn in to feel a part of the total concert experience, even if they are sitting 400 feet (120 m) away. The pavilion has been a success and concerts in 2005 have averaged near-capacity attendance and the 2006 season memberships have been sold out for the first time ever.

When asked of his plans for Sentosa, Gehry said, "Singapore is a unique and diverse society in a very beautiful setting. Singapore's experience in planning and in the management of the environment is exemplary. The site at Sentosa is like a jewel that needs to be treated gently and respectfully and I am honoured to be participating in this project. I have been here before and have lectured here. I have also known Sol Kerzner Solomon (Sol) Kerzner (born 23 August 1935) is a South African hotel and gambling magnate.

Kerzner was born in Troyeville, Johannesburg, the youngest of four children to Jewish Russian immigrants.
 for a long time and am delighted to have a chance to work with him."

Of the Gehry-Kerzner collaboration, Sol Kerzner said, "We envisage for Sentosa a creation that will bring the world under its spell - it will be Singapore's icon, establishing Sentosa as a significant family destination resort. We consider having Frank join us as architect for the project a great coup."

Sol Kerzner, founder and Chairman of Kerzner, and winner of the HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific) Innovator Award in 2004 and numerous other industry awards transformed the national tourism economy of South Africa South Africa has a two-tiered economy; one rivaling other developed countries and the other with only the most basic infrastructure. It therefore is a productive and industrialised economy that exhibits many characteristics associated with developing countries, including a division of  when he built Sun City. Subsequently, he reinvigorated tourism in The Bahamas with the creation of the legendary and successful Atlantis, Paradise Island, a 2,317-room resort integrated with a casino and the world's largest open-air, man-made marine habitat. The resort is undergoing its third phase of expansion, and when completed next year will have over 4,000 rooms including its timeshare development, an expanded waterscape wa·ter·scape  
n.
A seascape.


waterscape
1. a view of a stretch or body of water, as a lake.
2. a drawing or painting of such a view.
See also: Representation

Noun 1.
 and a new dolphin experience. In its target North American North American

named after North America.


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see North American blastomycosis.

North American cattle tick
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 market, the Atlantis brand is second only to Disney as a warm weather destination. Also currently under construction by Kerzner is Atlantis, The Palm This article contains information about a building currently under construction.
It may contain information of a speculative nature, and the content may change dramatically as construction progresses and new information becomes available.
, Dubai, a US$1.5-billion (S$2.4-billion) development that is the major attraction on The Palm, Jumeirah. Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai will be the largest destination resort in the Middle East, incorporating a waterscape experience twice as large as the water park expansion currently being developed at Atlantis, Paradise Island.

Despite the sheer size of the projects that Sol Kerzner creates, he keeps a close eye on details to find new ways to add value for family-based customers, and to keep each Kerzner product constantly renewed and refreshed and at the highest end of the market. In addition to building one-of-a-kind casino properties, Kerzner has developed and operates, under the One&Only brand, a portfolio of landmark luxury resorts, famous for their unique designs and extraordinary experiences. Having conceived and developed destination resorts and hotel properties in exotic locations such as The Bahamas, Mauritius, Dubai, the Maldives and Mexico that have served as catalysts of tourist visitation to these regions, Sol Kerzner now brings his vision to Singapore.

Said Liew Mun n. 1. The mouth.
One a penny, two a penny, hot cross buns,
Butter them and sugar them and put them in your muns.
- Old Rhyme.
 Leong, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of CapitaLand Group, "We are more than proud to have two top international talents for our Sentosa bid. The visionary and entrepreneurial Sol Kerzner has won international fame for the creation of world-class, family-friendly thematic integrated resorts that have significantly uplifted the tourism receipts in the locations in which they were built. It could be said that his Sun City resort contributed almost single-handedly to the spurt in tourism in South Africa. Similarly, he boosted tourism in The Bahamas through his Atlantis, Paradise Island resort. He is now developing a second Atlantis-branded destination resort in Dubai, and for his first work in Asia, he is extending his visionary conceptual track record to Singapore, in what may lead to his best work yet.

"Frank Gehry, on the other hand, is one of the leading lights in architecture, whose work other architects in this century talk about. Being his first major project in Asia, Frank will do Singapore proud. He is likely to put Sentosa on the global tourism map, in the way he created Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to attract millions of people to travel halfway around the world to visit Spain. With them working on the bid, we are confident of delivering a compelling integrated resort development proposal for Sentosa - one that is aligned with the Government's tourism objectives, with strong appeal to both international visitors and Singaporeans."

Kerzner International Limited

Kerzner International Limited (NYSE: KZL), through its subsidiaries, is a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels. The Company's flagship brand is Atlantis, which includes Atlantis, Paradise Island, a 2,317-room, ocean-themed destination resort located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas - a unique property featuring three interconnected hotel towers built around a seven-acre lagoon and a 34-acre marine environment that includes the world's largest open-air marine habitat. The resort is also home to the largest casino in the Caribbean. Development of a major expansion on Paradise Island is currently underway and will include a 600-room, all-suite luxury hotel and a significant enhancement of Atlantis's water-based attractions. Certain parts of this expansion have already opened, including the Marina Village at Atlantis, with the remaining elements expected to open by the second quarter of 2007. The Company is extending its Atlantis brand globally with the development of Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, an approximately 1,500-room, water-themed resort expected to open in late 2008, currently being constructed on The Palm, Jumeirah, a multi-billion dollar leisure and residential development in Dubai. In its gaming segment, the Company developed and receives certain income derived from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, which has become one of the premier casino destinations in the United States. The Company is also a 37.5% owner of BLB BLB Blue Letter Bible
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 Investors, L.L.C., which owns Lincoln Park in Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States
Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches.
 and pari-mutuel racing facilities in Colorado. In the U.K., the Company is currently developing a casino in Northampton and received a Certificate of Consent from the U.K. Gaming Board in 2004. In its luxury resort hotel business, the Company manages ten resort hotels primarily under the One&Only brand. The resorts, featuring some of the top-rated properties in the world, are located in The Bahamas, Mexico, Mauritius, the Maldives and Dubai. An additional One&Only property is currently in the planning stages in South Africa. For more information concerning the Company and its operating subsidiaries, visit www.kerzner.com.

About CapitaLand

CapitaLand is one of the largest listed property companies in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, the multinational company's core businesses in property, hospitality and real estate financial services are focused in gateway cities in Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

The company's property and hospitality portfolio spans more than 70 cities in 18 countries. CapitaLand also leverages on its significant real estate asset base and market knowledge to develop real estate financial products and services in Singapore and the region.

The listed subsidiaries and associates of CapitaLand include The Ascott Group, Raffles Holdings, CapitaMall Trust, CapitaCommercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust and Australand, which is listed both in Singapore and Australia.
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