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SCIOTO DOWNS , COLUMBUS , OHIO
SCIOTO DOWNS , OHIO ’ S FIRST RACINO , IS home to some of the industry ’ s best VLT games , ranging from penny to high-limit action . Scioto Downs is filled with excitement from gaming , racing , live music , entertainment , restaurants and bars .
As part of the racino ’ s expansion plans , Scioto Downs enlisted SOSH Architects to oversee the endeavor , which included a modern microbrewery , and an expanded smoking patio and gaming area .
The Brew Brothers . The microbrewery was a cornerstone of the expansion . To support the innovative Brew Brothers brand , SOSH ’ s design team created a vibrant 8,600-square-foot bar and restaurant space that puts the inner workings of the brewing process right on display .
Rustic materials like reclaimed wood , metal and concrete blend with warm colors and elegant design elements to give the décor an upscale yet comfortable feel . The design includes a 44-foot bar and 127 seats , ideal for enjoying meals , music and microbrews . The youthful energy of the restaurant carries through to a patio beer garden with seating for 80 and an outdoor fire pit .
Open-Air Gaming Pavilion . SOSH was then invited to design a second and expanded open-air gaming pavilion . The result is a seamless 4,000-square-foot outdoor expansion complete with plush carpeting , casino-grade upholstery and a full heating and cooling system for four-season comfort . Big Ass Fans and an intricate mechanical exhaust process ensure the space is comfortable for smokers and non-smokers alike . Hardy metal and stone finishes guarantee that the patio can stand up to the open-air environment .
Packed with more than 100 slot machines and a centralized bar with Madison Square Garden-inspired big-screen TVs , the Gaming Pavilion is the only area where guests can smoke , gamble and drink , making it one of the most popular gaming amenities on the property .
Both additions highlight the client ’ s commitment to exceed guest expectations with world-class entertainment and amenities . — Ed Healy
OWNER : Eldorado Resorts , Inc .
ARCHITECT / INTERIOR DESIGNER : SOSH Architects
GENERAL CONTRACTOR : Encompass DDC ( Brew Brothers ) and Gilbane Building Co . ( Gaming Pavilion )
INVESTMENT : $ 9.5 million
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POTAWATOMI HOTEL & CASINO , MILWAUKEE , WISCONSIN
THE BEST STORIES LEAVE YOU WANTING another chapter .
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino will expand its Milwaukee hotel in 2019 . The next chapter includes a new tower with 119 additional rooms and suites . Owned and operated by the Potawatomi Community , the expansion will also feature a spa and additional meeting space .
“ By adding nearly 60 suites to the property , we ’ re prioritizing our casino guests and their experience when visiting ,” says Rodney Ferguson , Potawatomi Hotel & Casino chief operating officer . “ The rooms along with the spa will bolster the property ’ s reputation as an attractive destination for visitors in the region and beyond .”
The modern building features green tinted glass windows , including a scattering of sloped bay windows that reflect the shimmering waves of nearby Lake Michigan . The Potawatomi are known as the “ Keepers of the
Fire .” In keeping with that tradition , the design team incorporated a modern flame atop the hotel as a symbol of the tribe ’ s traditional role and to welcome guests .
Guests entering the two-story hotel lobby will walk through a colorful , abstract interpretation of a forest with sunlight streaming through the ceiling ’ s canopy of leaves . It features illuminated glass wall murals and a warm , colorful palette accentuated with abstracted rock outcroppings . A natural wood and stone lobby bar will provide inviting gathering spaces for guests .
As visitors venture to their rooms , they will transition from the casino ’ s high-energy entertainment venues to relaxing getaways via playful colors and carpet patterns inspired by city lights on rivers and lakes . Its distinctive design will leave guests wanting another chapter . — Marjorie Preston
OWNER-OPERATOR : Potawatomi Indian Community
ARCHITECT : Cuningham Group ADDITIONAL SPACE : 180,000 sq . ft . TOTAL ACCOMMODATIONS : 500 INVESTMENT : $ 80 million
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