G2E Podcasts » Casino Design

The Integrated Resort: Scaled Down?

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:44:13 +0000

The valuation of casino companies has had to be reconsidered in light of today’s economy. In so doing, the following question must be asked: Are integrated resorts—as demonstrated in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore—a thing of the past? Listen to experts give their opinions on how the integrated resort can still work, whether in a smaller version or by being built in stages based on increasing business. The realities of and future prospects for integrated resorts, both operating and in development across Asia, were also discussed.

Moderator:
Michael Smith, Managing Director, Head of Asian Real Estate, Investment Banking Division, Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Panelists:
George A. Bergman, AIA, Vice President, Bergman, Walls & Associates, Ltd.
Brad Friedmutter, Founder & CEO, Friedmutter Group
Paul Heretakis, Principal, WESTAR Architectural Group

Going Green: Sustainable Construction for Casino Projects

Rob — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:41:56 +0000

Since gaming venues are typically located in resort destinations or highly populated areas, it makes sense to build casinos that make as small an environmental footprint as possible. From realistic timelines and budgets to sustainable materials, the construction of a green casino resort requires foresight and support from the top down. This podcast episode reviews the state of and prospects for sustainable design and construction in the Asian gaming industry.

Moderator:
Tom Wucherer, Principal, YWS International

Panelists:
Michael Contreras, Vice President of Development and Construction, Valley View Casino
David Zweig, P.E., President, Analytical Environmental Services

Building Excitement: Asian Style

Rob — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:26:07 +0000

The design of casinos is a fluid art with constantly changing parameters. In Asia, the scope of casinos ranges from small neighborhood slot parlors to multibillion-dollar integrated resorts. Experts in this podcast episode review some of the projects on the drawing board or under construction, scheduled to open in 2010 and beyond. They discuss how the design segment of the casino industry has responded to the recent economic downturn and what it means for the “integrated resort” concept so popular in Asia.

Moderator:
Mike Stewart, General Manager & Associate Architect, YWS Asia

Panelists:
David Hyde, Associate Principal, Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A
Paul Steelman, President, Steelman Partners