Since its concrete base first began rising high above the valley floor, the STRAT Tower has become a Las Vegas icon. Originally named the Vegas World Tower by its developer and legendary casino mogul Bob Stupak, the 1,149-foot-tall tower features a 13-story pod that includes indoor and outdoor observation decks, a revolving restaurant, meeting rooms, and an emergency refuge floor at the base of the pod.
The first concrete was placed in March 1992, and the topmost mast was set by helicopter in November 1995. Along the way, the final design height increased by about 100 feet from the original concept, and a formwork fire in August 1993 stalled construction for several months. The tower opened to the public in April 1996.
Wright Engineers founder and CEO Brent Wright served as the lead structural engineer for the project while a principal at a prior firm. He led the design of what was, at the time, the tallest freestanding tower in the United States. Since then, Wright has continued to provide structural engineering services for renovations and additions to the tower, as well as the adjacent hotel and casino.
WRIGHT ENGINEERS OPENS ST. GEORGE, UTAH OFFICE
Wright Engineers is pleased to announce the opening of its St. George, Utah office. Located on South River Road, the new office will provide more convenient access for the firm’s growing client base in Southern Utah. Backed by Wright Engineers’ Las Vegas and Salt Lake City teams, the St. George office strengthens the firm’s ability to serve clients across the region with responsive service and regional expertise.