Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. exists to create beautiful places for a balanced world. Simple and eloquent, the statement embodies Cuningham professionals’ passion for design and its impact on their clients, communities and the world. Their “Beautiful Places, Balanced World” approach to the business and practice of architecture is one they’ve nurtured for more than four decades.
Founded in 1968, the multi-disciplinary design firm provides architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture services for a diverse mix of client and project types, with significant focus over the last 20 years on gaming and entertainment. Bolstered by a staff of 230 and offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Biloxi, Denver, Seoul and Beijing, Cuningham Group has expanded services and markets to meet a growing demand from some of entertainment’s largest and most respected clients.
Their portfolio includes casinos, hotels, theaters, convention centers, restaurants, retail venues, master plans and support facilities for gaming and resort destinations throughout the U.S. and around the world.
Cuningham Group’s top priority is design excellence through a client-centered, collaborative approach. Their “Every Building Tells a Story” philosophy toward gaming design emphasizes one-of-a-kind solutions—creating experiences and a sense of place by telling stories through a modern interpretation of metaphors that reflect the vision of the client and the character of each property and site.
Recent projects include the final completion of the multi-phase $650 million transformation of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina into a sophisticated, world-class mountain resort. The expansion and renovation was recognized with HOSPY Awards for Best Lobby and Best Suites in 2011 and Best Buffet and Best Theatrical Experience in 2012. The firm also has two major projects currently under construction. The $97 million Margaritaville Resort and Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana will be complete in May 2013, while a new 22-story, 381-room hotel tower for Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will open in 2014.
Cuningham Group is consistently ranked among top firms in publications such as Building Design + Construction and Engineering News Record, and its design work has been honored with more than 140 industry and market awards, including recognition at the 2012 Casino Design Awards for the firm’s role in designing two of the industry’s most outstanding projects. Ultimately, Cuningham Group believes good design enhances one’s interaction with a space, and they have enhanced the experiences of countless people in the places they work and play.
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