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Destinations by Design
BERGMAN , WALLS & ASSOCIATES
Bergman Walls & Associates is a global architecture and interior design firm specializing in destination design for the casino gaming , entertainment and hospitality industries . Since 1994 , BWA ’ s mission has been to provide the highest level of individualized design services , while realizing the owner ’ s vision and business objectives .
BWA ’ s design team has extensive experience conceptualizing , master planning and designing entertainment , hospitality , mixed-use and gaming projects , ranging from intimate boutique restaurants to entire mega-resorts . Additionally , BWA ’ s interior design studio works closely with clients to develop dynamic environments , from traditional to trend-setting , creating value-added revenue generation opportunities while exceeding guest expectations .
BWA ’ s projects include Caesars Palace Las Vegas , Paris Resort and Casino , the LINQ Hotel + Experience and renovations to 5,000-plus rooms at Caesars Palace , Paris Resort and Planet Hollywood Las Vegas hotels .
BWA ’ s tribal gaming experience includes Morongo Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians ( Morongo Resort & Spa ), Fort Sill Apache Tribe of Oklahoma ( Apache Casino Hotel ), Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community ( Mystic Lake Casino ), Swinomish Tribe ( Swinomish Casino and Hotel ), Barona Band of Mission Indians ( Barona Valley Ranch Resort / Casino ), Snoqualmie Tribe
( Snoqualmie Casino ), and Muckleshoot Tribe ( Muckleshoot Casino ).
Designing for the gaming , entertainment and hospitality industries requires in-depth understanding of the functional , operational , economic and aesthetic considerations behind each . With more than a quarter-century experience with every project type , BWA has helped clients plan , design and renovate the projects that have kept their properties on the map as destinations of choice .
From the moment guests arrive , their experience is BWA ’ s responsibility — from configuring access to the property to setting the ambiance and creating moments that enhance their enjoyment and bring them back again .
To find out more about how BWA brings project vision and guest experiences to life , visit bwaltd . com .
Outstanding Energized Spaces and Amenities
CUNINGHAM GROUP
Cuningham Group , an international design firm founded in
1968 , and Full Circle Indigenous Planning , a Native American-owned design firm , understand the gaming industry ’ s shifting demographics . In response , they create award-winning gaming resorts and entertainment venues that meet their clients ’ needs .
Cuningham Group helps clients evolve their facilities to feature dynamic gaming and entertainment experiences that attract guests of all ages . Together , Cuningham Group and Full Circle implement an integrated approach and use cutting-edge technology to design energized spaces and amenities that stand out in competitive markets .
Emerald Queen Casino : Culture Meets Design The new Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma , Washington balances the eyecatching flash of a Las Vegas-style resort with memorable references to Puyallup tribal culture . The 310,000-square-foot facility , opened June 8 , relocates the tribe ’ s existing gaming operations to a highly visible site along Interstate 5 .
The design and integration of Emerald Queen Casino into Tacoma ’ s urban infrastructure sets a groundbreaking precedent for the future of gaming . Due to site and infrastructure constraints , the gaming floor and amenities are strategically placed four levels above the ground floor , spanning over two city streets and supported structurally by two parking garages . This ap-
proach creates a breathtaking building that is highly visible from the highway and provides panoramic views to downtown and to the culturally significant Mount Rainier and Puget Sound .
The Cuningham Group and Full Circle design team also closely collaborated with Puyallup cultural leaders to develop an interior design concept that draws influence from the textures , shapes and colors of the mountain , river , forests and sounds that define Puyallup tribal land . Traditional and contemporary Puyallup art , cultural patterns and language adorn the casino .
The casino also distinguishes itself among the major players in the gaming industry by incorporating large windows and daylighting into the gaming floor , maintaining guests ’ connection with nature and providing sweeping views of Mount Ranier , Puget Sound and downtown Tacoma .
For more information , visit cuningham . com .
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