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Joel Bergman in Casino Design
Staying Alive By Marjorie Preston, Casino Design, Jul. 6, 2011 …“Customers don’t care about maintenance and operating costs; they care about what’s appealing, what’s sexy, what gets their juices flowing,” says Bergman, of Bergman Walls and Associates in Las Vegas. “If all I give a damn about is operating costs, I don’t stand a chance of getting new customers and pulling back old ones. I’ve got to ask, ‘What’s going to grab people, get them excited, get them talking to their friends? What’s going to get the media jazzed up?’”…
BWA’s Brad Schulz part of Casino Design’s Roundtable
By Casino Design Staff, Casino Design, Jul. 6, 2011 In Casino Design magazine’s annual roundtable of design experts, the questions put forth examine the fragile recovery and how things have changed. Are the changes permanent or transitory? This year, in addition to the five questions posed to the experts, we added a “wild card” round where the respondents could pick one question—and we bring you the most interesting responses.
Real Renovation
By Klaus Steinke & Jane Lee, Casino Design, Jul. 6, 2011 If you own a casino today, you are painfully aware that the recent recession has resulted in lower visitor counts, reduced occupancy rates in guestrooms, and ultimately, reduced revenue. Some properties have reduced room rates to attract more business, and several properties have shuttered parts of their facilities to reduce operating costs.
BWA’s Nikki Beach featured in Casino Design
Beach Party By Roger Gros, Casino Design, Jul. 6, 2011 The “dayclub” has become a new element of casino resorts, allowing executives to get the most out of every space in the property. Pools that were once empty when the sun went down are now the center of attention around the clock.
BWA’s Saigon City Residences Mentioned In CBRE Q2 Report
By CB Richard Ellis Vietnam, Jul. 2011 Saigon City Residences, a project recently designed and completed by BWA Vietnam is mentioned in CB Richard Ellis Vietnam’s latest Quarterly report.
BWA Opens Saigon City Residences in Ho Chi Minh City
Local Firm Develops Serviced Apartments Chain By Le Hoang, The Saigon Times Daily, Jun. 9, 2011 Local property developer Saigon City Residence Co., Ltd has plans to develop a chain of serviced
Yakamas Eye Major Casino Expansion
By David Lester, Yakima Herald-Republic, Mar. 17, 2011 TOPPENISH–Responding to increasing regional gaming competition and their own long-held dream, Yakama Nation officials Thursday
Exec Rejoices After Landing Louisiana Gaming License
By Howard Stutz, LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, Feb. 23, 2011
Zen Plaza to Re-Open this Week After Given Facelift
By Quoc Hung, The Saigon Times Daily, Nov. 2, 2010
Well-Known Fashion Brands Together in Zen Plaza
vnexpress.net, Oct. 11, 2010 Open on 6 / 11, The New Zen open space purchases youthful, elegant generated from the total air set a new idea of BWA Architecture Company (USA) with equipment, lighting systems is directed. Besides the famous fashion brands in the world, where it is also the space of the designer names Vietnam such as Minh Hanh Dieu Anh, Truong Thanh Long, Truong Anh Vu, Nguyen Hang, Nguyen Trong Nguyen, Nhat Minh…
George Bergman Promoted to President of BWA
Global Gaming Business, May 03, 2010 Bergman, Walls Associates, Ltd. Architects announced that George Bergman AIA has been elected president for both domestic and Asian operations, replacing company principal Scott Walls, who retired April 2.
Friday, April 16th, the world famous Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que returned to the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by BWA, Gilley’s features 2 bars, a 1,000 square foot dance floor, live entertainment, and the famous bikini bull riding. Congratulations to the TI for reopening the world famous Gilley’s.
The Mission Project Awarded 2010 AIA Las Vegas Unbuilt Merit Award
The mixed-use complex was designed by Bergman Walls & Associates with the intent of achieving LEED certification. Follow the link above for further information regarding this project.
Pinnacle Entertainment Opens River City Casino
Thursday, March 4th River City Casino opened its doors to the public, welcoming guests into the beautifully designed atmosphere of a Missouri river town at the peak of the steamboat trade. River City features a single-level, 90,000-square-foot casino with more than 2,100 slot machines and 55 table games, including poker, and parking for more than 3,000 vehicles. Click the link above for more information about the River City Casino project.
River City Casino Unveils Classy Gaming Experience at VIP Preview
By Betty Moore, Saint Louis Front Page, Mar. 1, 2010
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