The ever-growing entertainment mecca of Las Vegas has brought a new retail and dining destination into its fold, aptly named Grand Bazaar Shops. Situated across from the Bellagio fountains, Grand Bazaar Shops sits on two acres of land and will feature more than 120 retail spaces for visitors to enjoy. Several of the retail shops consist of first-to-market brands.
Developed by Larry Siegel and Juno Property Group, Grand Bazaar Shops combines a contemporary retail experience with elements reminiscent of world-renowned open-air markets. The $50 million project is highly visible, and is expected to attract over 20 million visitors each year.
When it came to fabrication and construction, architectural products manufacturer CRL-U.S. Aluminum was contracted to provide key elements for the new retail destination. From storefronts and entrance doors, to curtain walls and glass railings, CRL-U.S. Aluminum products can be found throughout Grand Bazaar Shops. The products used were designed and engineered to not only enhance the aesthetics of the high-concept retail venue, but also to ensure that the shopping center can withstand the constant flow of traffic. Given Grand Bazaar Shops’ strategic location at the busiest pedestrian intersection in Las Vegas, high performance and durability were essential criteria.
Installed by Avanti Glass and Mirror, Grand Bazaar Shops’ units are outfitted with CRL-U.S. Aluminum Series FT451 Flush Front Storefront Systems in conjunction with Series 400 Medium Stile Entrance Doors featuring patent pending CORNER-LOC construction-the strongest corner assembly in the industry. CRL-U.S. Aluminum simplified the storefront installation process using its KD Storefront Fabrication Program. With the program, all materials are completely fabricated in the company’s ISO9001:2008 certified facilities. Because storefronts are delivered installation-ready with assembly instructions and hardware included, it saves the installer time while reducing labor costs.
Other areas of the building front are outfitted with Series 3250 Curtain Wall System. Series 3250 is characterized by a 2 ” profile width and a thermal spacer interlocked within the pressure plates for enhanced thermal performance to counter the region’s temperature extremes.
“CRL-U.S. Aluminum’s level of project support was very professional,” says Ty Penn, Project Estimator and Manager at Avanti Glass and Mirror. “The job went smoothly and was completed ahead of schedule thanks in part to CRL-U.S. Aluminum’s fabrication work. They helped make this a successful and profitable project.”
For more information on Grand Bazaar Shops, visit grandbazaarshops.com. For more information on CRL-U.S. Aluminum architectural solutions, visit crl-arch.com or call (800) 421-6144.

About C.R. Laurence
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About Grand Bazaar Shops
Located at the entrance to Bally’s Las Vegas at one of the busiest intersections in the world, Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard, Grand Bazaar Shops introduces a new paradigm to Las Vegas retail. A “21st century bazaar” the immersive retail experience features exclusive first-to-market brands and unique international retailers. Vibrantly colored rooftops highlight a distinctive open-air setting that emulates the world’s greatest markets. Grand Bazaar Shops offers an urban shopping scene ripe with culture, fashion, food, and entertainment in a modern attraction. The mix of tenants-many offering engaging experiences within or outside their stores-will create a place of excitement where visitors will be able to interact with retail. For more information, please visit grandbazaarshops.com. Follow Grand Bazaar Shops on Facebook and Twitter.