Hawk's Prairie Casino was the first non-tribal casino built in Washington State from the ground up. Opened in 2001 it has been a very successful business venture for the investor group that was formed to create it.
Lu was hired to develop the overall interior theme; interior design & specifications; lighting design & specifications; millwork design and specifications; and review/coordination of interior build-out during construction.
Lu was Principal for Hospitality Facilities at Connell Design Group when he designed and executed this project.
Casino Partial Floor Plan
Original Sketch
During Construction
Lu prides himself on portraying preliminary design sketches and concepts that when executed in reality are true to his original intent for the clients project. (as illustrated above and below)
Original Sketch
During Construction
Backbar Corner Area
Original Sketch
During Shop Fabrication
Back Bar Columns at Shop
Finished Casino Bar Area
Bar area looking towards gaming area
Custom carpet design and coloration for casino gaming and dining area.
Lu has designed hundreds of custom carpet designs for his projects over the years. These have included both axminister and print type carpets based on the changing durability and technology advancements over the years.
Entry to restaurant showing carpet in place
Concept Sketch for Dining Area
Dining area millwork in shop
Dining area during construction
"Upside down river" during installation
Close up faux rocks
Close up of river section
"Upside down river"
All the custom lighting design and standard lighting design layout, specifications and lighting energy calculations for the casino were performed by Lu.
Lu was responsible for overseeing all final lighting fixture placement, adjustment, and final light level settings.
This is the case for most of the hospitality design projects Lu has done throughout his career.
Original Concept Sketch
Actual Fixture
Casino Entry Area
Custom Wall Sconce
Gaming Area Lighting
Bar Area Lighting
Custom Mural Install
Custom Mural Install
This project as with any project can only be successful with the help and execution of tireless professional tradesmen, fabricators, installers and craftspeople who are dedicated to doing it right the first time.
We at Lu S Design Associates are grateful for your efforts on this project.
