Client Objective: Establishing a New Standard for Luxury Pop-Ups.

Chase aimed to create the first-ever Chase Sapphire Pop-Up Lounge, a physical manifestation of their premium brand that would serve as an exclusive haven for their cardmembers. The challenge was to transform an existing space within the Aria into a completely bespoke environment that felt permanent, luxurious, and uniquely Chase. They needed a partner who could execute this ambitious venue takeover fabrication on an extremely aggressive timeline without sacrificing the high-end quality their brand represents.

Fabrication Strategy: Designing for Speed and Precision.

With a start-to-finish deadline of just one month, our engagement began with intensive strategic planning. Two Eighteen worked closely with the Chase and MGM teams to guide the final stages of design, ensuring a seamless handoff into production. We engineered a full “architectural takeover,” designing a system of new, freestanding walls to mask the existing venue and create a clean slate. This strategic foresight allowed us to plan for the precise integration of luxury materials and custom builds within the accelerated schedule.

Craftsmanship and Production: An Architectural Takeover.

The core of this project was transforming a space into an experience. As a leader in luxury brand activation in Las Vegas, we focused on making a temporary lounge feel like a permanent, high-end establishment. Every detail was considered to meet and exceed client expectations for quality and finish.

  • Venue Takeover Fabrication: We constructed an entirely new interior perimeter, giving us complete control over the environment’s look and feel and providing the perfect foundation for all subsequent finishes.
  • Luxury Material Integration: No detail was spared. The lounge featured premium, hand-applied finishes, including custom wallpaper, real stone countertops, elegant gold leaf textures, and polished brass trim.
  • Custom Millwork & Metalwork: Our skilled craftspeople produced all bespoke elements, from the sophisticated bar and service stations to the fine metal details that elevated the space, showcasing our expertise in custom millwork in Las Vegas.

Execution and Onsite Management: Delivering Quality Under Pressure.

The one-month timeline was the greatest challenge and our biggest success. Our integrated project management and dedicated onsite team were critical to orchestrating the complex build. Meticulous scheduling, from fabrication in our shop to installation at the Aria, ensured that every phase was completed efficiently. We proved that an accelerated timeline doesn’t have to mean compromised quality, delivering this stunning pop-up lounge fabrication on time and to the highest standard.

Impact: A Blueprint for Brand Experience.

The Chase Sapphire Lounge was an immediate success, providing an invaluable amenity for cardmembers and a powerful physical touchpoint for the brand. The project set a new benchmark for what a pop-up experience could be, blending the speed of a temporary activation with the quality of a permanent architectural build. It became the blueprint for future lounges and stands as a testament to our ability to deliver luxury, craftsmanship, and complexity under the tightest of deadlines.

Key Services Provided.

  • Engineering
  • Account and Project Management
  • Graphic Design and Production
  • Custom Millwork Fabrication
  • Custom Metal Fabrication
  • Onsite Management
  • Installation

This successful venue takeover fabrication showcases our ability to create premier brand experiences.

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