Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations was a transformative buildout of the top four floors in an active, 50+ story hotel tower. These floors had been left as core and shell during the original construction, creating unique challenges: most notably, the existing elevators didn’t reach them. To solve this, the Raymond team expanded the elevator doghouses, designing a distinctive metal panel exterior with a custom finish. Using an EIFS system, the surrounding façade was matched so precisely that the new work blended seamlessly with the original finishes.
Working in an occupied hotel demanded meticulous logistics. Material was transported via crane lifts and, when needed, hand-carried up stairways to minimize disruption to guests. Above the pool area, where the doghouse construction took place, we used a sophisticated cantilevered scaffold system from Leading Edge Scaffolding, complete with safety nets for maximum protection.
Inside, Raymond installed Armstrong Suspended Ceiling Grid and Shortspan systems throughout the guest rooms and corridors. These solutions delivered both efficiency and cost savings. This project blurred the line between renovation and new construction, requiring innovative problem-solving, expert craftsmanship, and close vendor collaboration.
Thanks to our team’s skill and coordination, the buildout was completed ahead of a critical deadline: the Las Vegas F1 races, when every new room was fully booked, a clear sign of the project’s success.
