"Vegas World Resort Kobe"

Preliminary Concept • Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Pellizzari Design Studio, Igino Pellizzari, Copyright 2015 ©

Presented by • LVH Enterprises & Jackson Development & Marketing Corp.

               

The Vegas World Resort Preliminary Concept

Kobe, Japan

Mission Statement

The Jackson Family Foundation, a not for profit organization, was established by Joseph and Katherine Jackson for the purpose of advancing the mission and legacy of the Jackson Family and their son Michael Jackson, and to create “Jackson Family Performing Arts & Culture Centers” and “Legacy of The Legend Concert Halls” around the globe. In Kobe, these core elements are envisioned to be constructed as part of a larger resort complex to attract people from around the world to experience the accomplishments and contributions of the Jackson Family to the world of music and philanthropy in a world-class resort setting. Simon Sahouri, President of the Jackson Family Foundation and the Jackson Development and Marketing Corporation is to spearhead the project to be named “The Vegas World Resort Kobe”. The Mission of the Jackson Family Foundation is to support cultural, social and educational projects worldwide as well as carry on the philanthropic work of Michael Jackson. Part of the net proceeds from this collaborative project with the City of Kobe will be donated to the Jackson Family Foundation Japan to support this mission.

The Vegas World Resort in conjunction with the Lumiere Museum Kobe, the Jackson Performing Arts Center and Concert Hall, the Academy of Entertainment, plus the many other elements will make the entire development a major, dynamic, exciting, and year around regional and global attraction located on a pier in the Port of Kobe, Japan. The proposed elements are expected to include a world class resort hotel, a for-sale condo-hotel, for-sale private condominiums, fine and casual dining, boutique retail stores, a commercial tower with retail space plus a unique and much needed state of the art Medical Center, a central entertainment tower with multiple venues for night-life entertainment including lounges, dance venues, and live performance stages, a major Cineplex theatre, a market hall for fresh foods, a food court, waterside walking paths and various other opportunities and amenities to enjoy the experience of the port and pier setting on Osaka Bay.

The LVH Enterprises and Jackson Development and Marketing Corporation joint venture partnership has been created to develop and operate the entire project. It will be responsible for the overall development, management, and general operations of the Vegas World Resort, Kobe. The Jackson Family Foundation will manage and facilitate the philanthropic work of the foundation.

From fine dining to retail and entertainment, the Vegas World Resort will be a “must visit” immersive and interactive experience destination for millions of fans and tourists from around the globe. The Performing Arts Center will be a one-of-a-kind concert hall featuring state-of-the-art entertainment experiences utilizing the pinnacle of acoustical systems and audio/visual technology available. The Academy of Entertainment will be a place learning, instruction and creativity for new generations of performing artists. The Lumiere Museum will be an entertaining, educational, and interactive cultural experience. The retail mix will include and feature a global selection of world-class merchandise. All of the elements, from the architecture to the presentations will be of a caliber to make The Vegas World Resort Kobe a true major resort destination for global travelers of all interests.

The lands for the Vegas World Resort include an area of 70,000 square meters (17.3 acres) located partially on shore and partially on a pier within the Port of Kobe in the heart of Kobe entertainment and hospitality sector and nearby the Kobe airport. The development will provide short-term employment and economic benefits during the period of construction and long-term employment and business opportunities after completion for ongoing operations of the Resort. The project is being envisioned as a catalyst to bring economic growth and re-development to the City of Kobe for the benefit of all. Project Description and Illustrations The pier and shore lands for the project will be provided by the City of Kobe on a long-term lease plan. The land is part of a greater re-development program being planned by the City of Kobe for this port district. The image Plates 1 through 3 on the following pages illustrate the location and setting for the project. Plates-4, 5, 6, and 7 present various rendered views of the preliminary design concept from different vantage points around the project.

 

 

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THE PROGRAM The development program for the Vegas World Resort Kobe is being conceived, with purpose, to create a place of destination for people of all demographic areas: local, regional, national, and international. This collaboration between LVH Enterprises, Jackson Development & Marketing Corporation and the City of Kobe will manifest an enrichment of the culture of the world and the human experience plus acknowledge the City of Kobe as the place where this is held in high regard. THE CONCEPT At the core of the design process and fundamental to the success of the project is the consideration of human nature. Urban design is about “place-making”. It is about creating healthy environments. It is about creating the connections between people and the place where they live, work, and gather. It is about creating connections between people and constructed forms, surfaces and natural elements of landscape in a setting that must also provide for the practical needs of safety and mobility. In essence it is about creating a structural fabric that will support the social fabric of people and the elements of society that they create derived from their innate human nature that seeks to fulfill the desire to sustain and enrich their human experience. It is with this underlying precept that the master plan program is being developed for the Vegas World Resort Kobe. The character of the development is to be multi purposed. It is intended to be a place that will hold and express the history and legacy of the Jackson Family with the Jackson Performing Arts and Cultural Center, plus be a center for support and creativity with the Academy of Entertainment. The creation of the Lumiere Museum Kobe, the Performing Arts Center, and the multiple other attractions will present a major regional and global entertainment destination for all walks of life, from family visitors and vacationers to those seeking popular entertainment acts, concerts, dining, and nightlife. The condo-hotel and the for-sale private condominiums will offer the opportunity of luxury living in a vibrant, exciting setting where everything is within convenient reach.

LOCATION Being part of the major re-development plan for the port district of Kobe this project will join the ranks of other nearby hospitality developments on the shores of Osaka Bay. Kobe is a city of approximately 1.55 million people and is the sixth largest city in Japan. The Kobe airport is nearby and major transportation means and infrastructure are in place to provide access to the development. Kobe is a metropolitan city with international character, rich and diverse history, contemporary buildings, international hotels, and many attractions that make it a world-class tourist destination. The Vegas World Resort Kobe will take its place in this setting and compliment the already vibrant entertainment and hospitality resources of Kobe. SUMMARY The Lumiere Museum Kobe, Jackson Performing Arts & Culture Center and Legacy of The Legend Concert Hall, and all the other attractions including The World Health Clinic will be part of the core attractions of the Vegas World Resort Kobe. The design and creation of The Lumiere Museum will represent life and histories of Japan. The Jackson Performing Arts & Culture Center and Legacy of The Legend Concert Hall will give thoughtful expression to the mission and goals of The Jackson Family Foundation being Unity, Peace, Education and Love. The creation of this performing arts center will manifest a reflection of the legacy and contribution of the Jacksons whose lives have touched and influenced the lives of so many others in the world. This edifice will become a place of focus and a center for support that will foster fresh creativity and inspiration for new generations in the performing arts to follow in the steps of the Jackson Family and Michael Jackson. In collaboration with the City of Kobe, through this project, The Vegas World Resort Kobe will be a place of celebration to foster understanding, compassion, and friendship amongst the citizens of the world through mediums that we can all appreciate, enjoy, and share … a global selection of world class food, music, the performing arts, and community.

 

 

Presented By

LVH Enterprises The Jackson Family Foundation The Jackson Development & Marketing Corporation Simon Sahouri / President Pellizzari Design Studio, Igino Pellizzari /Director of Architectural Design and Planning

This narrative, the names, titles, and the images presented herein are “copyright protected” in all and in part by LVH Enterprises, Jackson Family Foundation, The Jackson Development and Marketing Corporation, and by Pellizzari Design Studio.

 

 

Documents Signing Between the City of Kobe and Mr. Simon Sahouri , 2-1-2015

On February 1, 2015, The City of Kobe and Mr. Simon Sahouri executed a Letter of Intent that set out the general terms for the implementation of the transfer of the development rights to Mr. Sahouri or assignee for Site-1 as shown on Plate-1 herein. The document also includes first rights to develop the remaining port redevelopment area totaling approximately 240,000 m2. Approximately 17,000 m2 of this remaining 240,000 m2 is available immediately as shown on Plate-1 herein and labeled Site-2. Following are photos of the signing event and images of the signed document.