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TBE ARCHITECTS
Design that Looks Amazing and Functions Flawlessly
TBE Architects ( Thalden Boyd Emery ) is a full-service design firm providing master planning , architecture and interior design services . TBE is a Native American-founded firm that is honored to have worked with 121 tribes and First Nations . In addition to looking amazing and functioning flawlessly , TBE believes that the best casino , hotel and resort designs also must serve to strengthen tribal sovereignty with an ROI that supports financial and economic independence .
Since 1971 , TBE has developed designs for more than 300 casino projects and 400 hotel projects . In doing so , it has created spaces where memories are made , relationships are formed and communities are strengthened .
With deep roots serving Indian Country , TBE ’ s principal owners attribute the firm ’ s design success and the prosperity of each project to authentic client and consultant relationships and the ability to pivot with ever-changing industry demands . TBE ’ s design team is best known for its ability to create fresh , fun spaces throughout North America that respectfully represent the heritage of each unique client .
Notable projects include Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino , Paragon
Casino Resort and We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort , with the most recent being a 70,000-square-foot expansion at Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Kansas ( pictured ). This addition includes 74 beautiful new guest rooms and a therapeutic spa where patrons can soothe the spirit and indulge in a personal sensory experience .
The spa features a palette of calming colors , accentuated by the soothing glow of 48 Himalayan salt tiles embedded in a wall of soft white and gray to infuse the space in calming energy . As guests step into one of two plunge pools , they will undoubtedly reflect on the intricately carved wood relief on the opposing wall . Moving deeper into the spa area , guests will find an abundance of space to relax in the new 179-square-foot steam room .
TBE Architects is proud to be an active associate member of the Indian Gaming Association , the California Nations Indian Gaming Association , the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the Washington Indian Gaming Association .
For more information , visit TBEArchitects . com , email Mike Carter , director of client development , at mcarter @ TBEarc . com or call 314-727-7000 .
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