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GALAXY MACAU
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he grand scheme was first conceived pool on the podium recreational deck as
in 2005 and the objective then and a central focal point along with the mass
T now has always been to create a gaming hall and many private VIP rooms and
world-class resorts development. Unlike entertainment areas plus the future 9 houses
other foreign resorts which imported directly cinema building. The complicate knitting
from oversea the exact model into this Asian and inter-relationship of all the functions
city, the Galaxy Group has been striving and activities create a magical tension and
to develop its own brand new character in chemistry to form a wonderful setting and
both planning and the overall outlook of the resorts atmosphere with lush green landscape
building as a never before seen Palatial to suite the development as a major holiday
Kingdom. destination.
Out of the massive podium structure, The theme of the project, after numerous
two linear form twin towers sit comfortably discussions, takes on an image of a mythical
on each side complimenting each other palace like appearance. Special attentions
providing approximately 2200 guest rooms were given to every single detail of the
among three hotel operations (Galaxy/ building to achieve on overall grandeur of
Okura/and Banyan Tree brands). Varieties in this palace. Architectural vocabulary for
guestrooms accommodation are numerous the project is mainly classical in spirit with
from standard room to large and medium relentless effort to introduce custom invented
size suites and even private villa houses. motifs and sculptural features through out
A comprehensive range of activities and the whole complex to enrich and reinforce
functions are strategically planned within its particular identity. The outcome of this
the complex such as over 50 restaurants, process is a building extremely rich in details
retail streets, function rooms, spa facilities, but exercised with precise controlled elegance
various water sports areas with private and set to be an unforgettable image for
Cabanas and ultimately the massive wave tourists visiting Macau for a few days.