The Empathy Suite, Las Vegas
Commissioned to contribute to the unparalleled opulence of the Palms Casino Resort's Empathy Suite, Pooltableportfolio worked within a visionary team led by artist Damien Hirst and architects Bentel & Bentel. In a space defined by Hirst’s "Winner/Loser" formaldehyde sculptures and pharmaceutical motifs, we were tasked with creating a gaming centrepiece that functioned as both furniture and fine art.
We specified our Burj model for its architectural silhouette. The table features a heavy, crystalline acrylic base that allows the piece to appear weightless, paired with high-gloss white rails that echo the suite’s clinical yet luxurious palette.
The fabrication required precise coordination to merge performance with the artist's vision. Hirst provided custom butterflies-and-pills artwork, which we seamlessly imprinted onto the worsted wool playing cloth. The result is a functional canvas that anchors the entertainment space, reflecting the neon lights of the Strip while dissolving into the art-filled environment.
