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The story behind the monumental slumped glass installation at Caesars Palace
11. 8. 2025
When Preciosa placed its biggest bet yet on slumped glass, the sheer scale of
the installation was a showstopper—but so were the challenges. We sat down at
the high-stakes table with Chief Operating Officer Vladimír Hejkal and Project
Director Jakub Blumtritt to reveal the behind-the-scenes gambles, risks, and
ultimate wins that brought this dazzling vision to life.
Glass slumping is a process where glass is heated to a high temperature—typically above its deformation point—until it softens and slowly bends under its own weight, conforming to a mould placed beneath or around it.
Preciosa Lighting went all-in for the Caesars Palace project, delivering a technically ambitious installation—a glass wall shaped through the art of slumped glass. Take a peek behind the curtain in our Q&A with two lead managers who played their cards right from the project’s opening hand to its stunning finale.
What was the make-or-break moment you had to conquer?
JB: The biggest challenge was the timeline. Every phase had to be precisely coordinated—there was zero room for error. On top of that, the quality had to be flawless. Guests can touch the glass waves, so even the smallest imperfection would stand out. Safety and the complexity of anchoring such large glass pieces were also major hurdles.
VH: To stay on schedule, we made a bold move—combining the curve shaping and decorative finishing into one production cycle. It had worked for smaller pieces, but scaling it up was risky. The glass needed to be crystal clear, free of pressure marks. There was no margin for imperfection.
What technical or production boundaries did you have to push? What made this project truly innovative?
JB: This project took us into new territory. The key was flexibility—our team adapted quickly, solving challenges as they came. What made Caesars truly special was the close collaboration with the client. Weekly check-ins kept everything aligned and showed just how much the project mattered.
VH: We didn’t just stretch the limits—we redefined them. We had to rethink structural design, material behaviour, and execution from the ground up. Custom moulds were developed to shape the glass waves with exacting precision, preserving both clarity and sculptural elegance.
We also introduced a new coating technique to enhance transparency and eliminate even the tiniest surface flaws. It took extensive testing to get it right. And since each wave came out of the kiln with slight variations, every piece had to be custom-fitted with its own mount and cover—like tailoring a suit. It was precision work that had to appear effortless once installed. This wasn’t just production—it was adaptive craftsmanship.
Looking back, what makes you proudest?
JB: The tight schedule was a real risk, but we pulled it off. The client's satisfaction made it all worthwhile.
VH: A project of this scale demands more than technical skill—it requires an exceptional team. I'm proud to work with people who consistently rise to the occasion and deliver.
People
Chief Operations Director
As a Chief Operations Director, Vladimír oversees the engineering department and thrives in collaborative environments where teams come together to create innovative technical and lighting solutions.
Project Director
Jakub Blumtritt serves as Project Director at Preciosa Lighting, where he has been contributing to the success of complex lighting installations for over a decade.
Preciosa utilized advanced glass fusing technology to create bespoke glass walls for the Caesars Palace Las Vegas to further enhance the visual identity and legacy of excellence
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