• Wildhorse Resort & Casino : Family FunPlex •
The all-new Family FunPlex at Wildhorse Resort & Casino , opened in September 2020 , features a total of 24 Brunswick bowling lanes with spacious seating , eight “ Boutique ” lanes , two private party rooms , a bowling center bar , a fully stocked 2,500-square-foot arcade , and a new food court .
TBE Architects , a St . Louis , Missouri-based Native American-owned architectural firm , has done extensive work for Wildhorse Resort & Casino in the past , and wanted to ensure that this addition to the property would be a source of pride to both the resort and the community .
Owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ( CTUIR ), the bowling center ’ s name is inspired by tribal heritage . “ Nixyáawii ,” a name that the Cayuse used to describe the tribe ’ s winter encampment , when translated , refers to the groves of quaking aspen trees that grew around the springs .
TBE Architects included several cultural and geographically significant elements in the design of this property . The new addition needed to provide a bridge between the adult and the family entertainment areas of the property .
Linking the existing Cineplex to the gaming entrance , the team designed a new three-venue food court , providing food and beverage access not only to the new bowling center but also to the Cineplex and the gaming floor . A promenade of customdesigned carpet , specialty finishes and murals transitions the guest from the exterior .
This immerses the guest in a fresh look at the centuries-old traditions of the tribe . Two of the three venues use independent contractors who are tribal members to provide unusual and fresh food offerings .
From its conception , the integration of light and culture was critical both to the owner and the architect . A soaring light-filled concourse provides a gathering place between the standard and “ Boutique ” lanes . Drawing on the traditional horsemanship of the tribe , custom light fixtures remind the guest of the galloping horses across the high plateau which the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla call home .
The prominent black and red stripes within the bowling alley represent the colors of the CTUIR flag . Each of the carpeted walkways is adorned with tribal patterns reminiscent of those found in traditional woolen blankets . And above each seating area within the bowling lanes are custom blue light fixtures , symbolizing the Blue Mountains , which stretch to the east and southeast of Pendleton , Oregon .
OWNER : Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation SIZE : 2,500-square-foot arcade , 3,500-square-foot food court , 24-lane bowling center INVESTMENT : $ 35 million OPENED : September 24 , 2020 ARCHITECT : TBE Architects CONTRACTOR : Lydig Construction
Nature-Inspired
• Casino & Resort Phú Quoc , Phú Quoc , Vietnam •
Set amid the lush tropical landscape and spectacular coastline of the city , Casino & Resort Phú Quoc delivers a world-class entertainment destination inspired by history , culture and nature .
Generating a vibrant seaside escape , this integrated development offers rich experiences of commercial and lifestyle activities to its guests .
Phú Quoc is also the first casino that allows Vietnamese citizens to gamble , one of only four casinos that are permitted to do so . Should the experiment prove a success , all casinos will be permitted to appeal to locals .
Jerde architects created a master plan to take advantage of the site ’ s beautiful natural settings and to maximize long-range and unobstructed views toward the seaside by the careful positioning and orientation of the different buildings .
A pedestrian-oriented design also organizes the districts within the resort , allowing guests to explore the unique amenities as they stroll from the beachside to the commercial area .
Within 663,684 square meters ( 7.1 million square feet ), Jerde developed one five-star resort , two four-star resorts , a casino , conference facilities , a retail village , and a water park . Launched in 2018 , the project is currently run by local partner Vingroup .
OWNER : Phú Quoc Tourism Investment and Development JSC LOCAL PARTNER : Vingroup SIZE : 663,684 square meters ( 7.1 million square feet ) ARCHITECT : Jerde INVESTMENT : $ 4 billion
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