Moon World Resorts Inc. has appointed Lerch Bates as the technical consultancy for its ambitious Smart City project, focusing on vertical and horizontal transportation engineering. This partnership aims to enhance guest experiences by optimizing how visitors navigate the complex, which is expected to accommodate up to 10 million guests annually.
In this role, Lerch Bates will oversee critical aspects of the project, including pedestrian circulation, building logistics, parking design, and façade access. The consultancy’s extensive experience, which includes contributions to iconic structures like the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and Taipei 101 in Taiwan, positions it well to tackle the challenges of this large-scale development.
Comprehensive Engineering Solutions
Lerch Bates, founded in 1947, has a long-standing reputation in the field of vertical and horizontal transportation. The firm will engage throughout the entire lifecycle of the project, from design and construction to management and modernization. Their expertise encompasses elevator and escalator modeling, crowd safety simulation, and logistics management, ensuring that the built environment operates efficiently and intuitively.
“MOON will welcome 10 million guests annually; every one of them will begin and end their journey in motion,” said Sandra G. Matthews, Co-Founder and President of Moon World Resorts. “How they rise and flow forms part of the magic, it must feel effortless.” This sentiment underscores the importance of Lerch Bates’ role in creating a seamless experience for visitors.
Strategic Partnership for Future Growth
Jeff Marsh, Executive Vice President of Studio|LB at Lerch Bates, emphasized the complexity of the project, stating, “MOON represents the kind of ambitious, complex project where Lerch Bates is at our best.” The collaboration aims to integrate movement, logistics, and building performance, ensuring that the guest experience is both extraordinary and efficient.
Lerch Bates’ multidisciplinary approach will not only enhance the guest experience but also ensure that the infrastructure is built to perform sustainably for generations. This partnership marks a significant step forward in the development of the MOON Smart City, which promises to redefine urban living and hospitality.
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