From the 30,000 sq. ft. glass Oasis pool and entertainment atrium in Michigan to the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards-nominated Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino Resort near Dallas to The LINQ in Las Vegas, our team knows how to master the intricacies of complex project design. We create unforgettable spaces that keep guests engaged and leave the industry buzzing
As a visionary force in the gaming, event, and attractions industries, our teams lead with cutting-edge, immersive designs that redefine entertainment. Each venue becomes its own vibrant art form, crafted to radiate energy and authenticity while providing a seamless, captivating experience that flows effortlessly from one attraction to the next.
The Gun Lake Casino Resort expansion elevates the guest experience with a 15-story, 252-room hotel tower and the stunning 32,000 SF, six-story Wawye Oasis—a year-round tropical paradise. The Wawye Oasis features lush landscaping, immersive lighting, and three distinct pools: a VIP Pool, a 21+ adults-only pool, and a Family Pool. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the resort’s existing aesthetic, the expansion also includes a lobby bar, café, full-service spa, and a renovated center bar. By blending luxury, relaxation, and high-energy entertainment, this expansion transforms Gun Lake Casino Resort into a premier Midwest destination.
Within the Dallas/North Texas resort market, a new star has emerged on the event entertainment scene—Lucas Oil Live at WinStar World Casino & Resort. This impressively cutting-edge, 6500-seat venue, meticulously designed by HBG Design, promises a symphony of acoustics, aesthetics, and operational excellence, setting a new standard for live entertainment. From the dynamic LED-lit concourse that mirrors the rhythmic flow of music, to the exterior’s angled glass offering an unobstructed view of the thematic soundwave motif—every element is designed to enhance the energy of the prominent events held within.
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The Ho-Chunk Gaming Beloit Resort will feature a sprawling 240,478-square-foot casino, complete with a 62-seat bar and four distinct restaurants, each offering outdoor patio seating for a dynamic dining experience. The development also includes a 76,413-square-foot conference center designed to host large-scale events and meetings. Guests will enjoy luxurious accommodations in a 312-room hotel, which will feature a lobby bar, a rooftop bar with scenic views, and an upscale spa for relaxation and wellness. A multi-level parking structure will provide convenient access to all resort amenities.
Gun Lake Resort’s new 15-story hotel tower, designed by HBG Design, ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality in West Michigan. The expansion was created to attract super-regional guests from Chicago, Detroit, and beyond, offering a resort experience that blends entertainment, wellness, and nature-inspired luxury. The tower features 252 accommodations, including 221 four-star guestrooms and 31 suites, each designed with warm, organic palettes that echo Michigan’s landscapes—dynamic sunsets, dappled light through the trees, and serene views of Gun Lake. Expansive windows frame both the surrounding countryside and the resort’s signature attraction: the 32,000-square-foot Wawyé Oasis, a year-round tropical pool and multipurpose event atrium.
At Gun Lake Casino Resort hotel’s pinnacle, the two-story Ogema Suite delivers an unrivaled luxury experience. Spanning more than 3,300 square feet, the suite includes an in-room elevator, double-height glass walls, multiple entertaining spaces, a full bar, billiards table, and sweeping views of the Oasis and countryside beyond. Guests describe it as “beyond expectation,” rivaling the best penthouses in Las Vegas.
Inside the Gun Lake Resort Hotel, the MnoYé Spa Retreat offers a calming counterpoint to the energy of the Oasis and casino. Named after the Potawatomi word for “living well,” the spa features six massage treatment rooms, a full-service nail salon, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an aquathermal pool with hydrotherapy elements. Natural stone, tranquil colors, and layered textures evoke the serenity of Gun Lake sunsets, creating a holistic sense of renewal.
The $78 million expansion of Golden Mesa Casino & Hotel ushers in a new era of entertainment and hospitality in the Oklahoma Panhandle, transforming the Shawnee Tribe’s vision into a vibrant regional destination. The project doubles the casino’s gaming capacity to more than 1,100 electronic games and 10 tables across a new 40,000-square-foot gaming floor, while introducing a 99-room hotel, a 45-slip RV park, and expanded dining and lounge offerings. From the Cimarron Ridge Restaurant and Panhandle Press Café to the high-limit room and two energetic casino bars, each venue was purposefully designed to enhance comfort, connection, and the overall guest experience.
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The addition of a large new event center, pre-function area and conference/meeting rooms allows the new Events Center at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort to host business conferences and attract high-profile performers to the resort town of Hot Springs.
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The transformation of the iconic Atlantis Casino at Atlantis Paradise Island, is part of a $150 million resort-wide renovation. The redefined casino blends contemporary elegance with the resort’s signature oceanic themes, creating a dynamic, immersive experience for visitors. The design incorporates vibrant elements such as a custom carpet featuring 26 jewel-toned shades, shimmering textures, and flowing lines that echo the refractions of the sea. Additionally, four renowned Dale Chihuly glass sculptures, including “The Sun” and “The Moon,” have been re-lit to harmonize with the new design, enhancing the interplay of light and space. The renovation also features restored murals and modernized lighting that complement the sophisticated yet classic atmosphere of the casino. A key highlight of the redesign is the upgraded central Moon Bar, featuring a circular deck overlooking the gaming floor. Bar Sol, a new addition inspired by the late Sol Kerzner’s passion for Bahamian culture, adds a vibrant touch with its live music, raised DJ booth, and a restored Chihuly chandelier as its centerpiece. These updates, along with the revitalized design, create an elevated guest experience that captures the spirit of Atlantis while offering modern touches.
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Ribbon Town is the Pokagon Band's historic name for South Bend, a heritage celebrated in the river patterning and vivid sunset colors of the new Ribbon Town Conference and Events Center at Four Winds South Bend Casino & Hotel. Guests ascend to the second-floor conference and events center via a central cluster of escalators and stairs that transport guests upward into a vibrant entry experience. Emphasized by a vaulted ceiling, the dramatic cove lighting wrapped in large copper ring ceiling accents frames an enchanting chandelier of suspended copper, champagne and silver colored metal shapes reminiscent of lily pads in the river.Mimicking a sunset’s reflection on rippling water, the multi-purpose event center features warm amber, gold, and deep violet hues in lighting fixtures, furnishings, and in the custom carpeting’s abstracted river pattern. Elegant wood detailing, neutral accents, and copper wall and column accent trim add just the right additional touches to enhance the high-end aesthetic for appeal to guests attending a wide range of event types.
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