Cimarron Casino
Cimarron Casino had outgrown their exsiting 12,000 sf. gaming floor and was planning to add a new 15,000 sf expansion. I-5 was brought in to create an interior design plan that would deliver a warm and inviting destination feel for the gaming location. A plan was developed that unified the look and feel across both the existing portion of the property and into the new expansion creating a regional destination feel.
Location: Perkins, Oklahoma
Duration: 6 Weeks Onsite
Project Size: 27,000 sf
Services: Design Build Interiors
Project Approach
Design
The Cimarron Casino design fused a warm earth-toned color palette of golden amber, sage green hues, and red accents, with culturally significant Tribal elements which include patterns found in Iowa Tribe culture.
Lighting elements surround the casino perimeter, accenting the Tribal mural band and drawing attention to the three-tiered custom chandeliers. On either side of the cashier, rock columns provide a backdrop for custom lanterns, emphasizing the Tribal symbols and continuing the theme. The internal lighting of the signage and multi-layered valance around the gaming floor provides a complimentary warm glow to soften the ambiance of the space. Amber and red tones throughout the entire décor package highlight organic shapes and the custom-designed carpet, which is reminiscent of feathers, tying all the design elements together.
Upon entering, the Eagles Nest Café is elevated from the gaming floor, emanating a warm glow with three levels of amber lighting. Suspended from the ceiling, the custom pendant lighting is designed with a unique feather pattern, which is used historically in beaded moccasins and the theme of the Eagle, drawing from the Iowa tribe’s Grey Snow Eagle House, where the tribe protects and rehabilitates wounded eagles from around the country.
Build & Install
The specialty décor elements for the expansion and remodel at Cimarron Casino were created using a multi-disciplined, streamlined process. Utilizing 3D design platforms ensured that each element of the casino design plan was created to fit the building envelope and utilize the existing structure in the best way possible. The design, fabrication, and implementation teams worked from the same digital design files, which ensured that the integrity and impact of the casino design plan were carried through to the completed project.
The in-house fabrication, provided by I-5, also allowed for the integration of LED lighting and specialty applied finishes. The custom chandeliers and illuminated valances were pre-assembled, tested, and fine-tuned to achieve the maximum impact and create a welcoming and exciting gaming environment. The installation of the décor was phased, in order to minimize the project’s impact on gaming operations and customers.
Finished Project
During the install phase, I-5’s on-site team was very involved in coordinating with the owner's team to make all of the necessary infrastructure accommodations to prepare for the on-site install. I-5 had teams work around the clock to ensure minimal downtime for casino operations and the expansion was ready for the Grand Opening. The entire interior package was installed in 6 weeks and the Tribe and customers are extremely happy with the results.
