Harrah's East Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Our team was asked to lead the electrical design of the Harrah's East Chicago project that includes the expansion of existing facilities and extending east towards the ship, which serves as the casino.
Ace's Diner, located on the second level, has been the primary focus of the expansion. This quick-serve diner has a retro-50's theme with pictures, artwork and overall décor based on the late 1950's. Jukebox music selector menus are provided at a majority of booths to allow personalized selections by diners. The floor is an even, diagonal mix of black and white tiles, with red-accent coves and columns, which lends itself well to present the era.
Three large video screens on the south wall display photos and movies of this time. Music is set well at a background level, selectively playing rock and roll from the 50's.
Initially we were asked to extend power into a new warehouse area immediately below Ace's Diner, from the existing electrical service. This power was originally intended for the warehouse, Ace's Diner and a new Promotion's Center. The scope quickly expanded to include the renovation and addition to Harrah's Diamond Lounge on the second level.
Along with the power distribution, power was designed for the kitchen at Ace's Diner. The modest kitchen is designed for quick-serve meals, however it has the capacity to support the preparation of entrees on a high-volume level should the need arise.
General lighting is provided with low-voltage downlights, along with fluorescent cove lighting. Accent lighting is accomplished with red neon above back counters, along columns and on only two sides of windows, which are installed diagonally at a 45-degree angle.
The attention to detail throughout captures the tone of the 50's and is sure to bring about feelings of nostalgia with patrons.

Venetian Resort Hotel/Casino
High Roller Presidential Suites
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Venetian, an award-winning resort hotel/casino located in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, is well known for providing its guests with first-rate services and lavish amenities. In order to cater to its most distinguished guests, the Venetian moved forward to remodel its guest rooms on the 33rd, 34th and 35th floors into luxury suites.
We were asked to provide mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering design services to incorporate features that contribute to the guest's experience. These well-appointed rooms will include kitchens, upgraded plumbing fixtures, whirlpool bathtubs, steam showers, and new HVAC systems with hidden fan-coil units and acoustically treated ductwork to provide soundless air movement throughout the suites. The air distribution will be nearly invisible through linear slots in the architectural soffits and cove-light moldings. Electrical upgrades to the suites boast of the latest AV systems technology with plasma televisions placed throughout, including media rooms, bedrooms and lounges. In addition, a new elevator was added to allow access exclusively to rooms on these levels.

Green Valley Ranch Hotel Expansion
Las Vegas, Nevada
We were selected to provide mechanical, plumbing and low voltage system design for this new hotel expansion consisting of 309 rooms on eight (8) floors. Station Casinos brought us onto the team as a result of our proactive approach demonstrated to them on the remodel of Santa Fe Station, Palace Station and Fiesta Henderson. Our team's favorable and productive relationship with the Owner as well as the architect has proven to be a winning combination.

Ritz Carlton - MonteLago Village
Las Vegas, Nevada
Lake Las Vegas, one of the southwest's most exclusive communities, is now home to a luxurious four-star resort. The Ritz Carlton name is recognized for a world-class level of amenities, and this 350-key, eight-story hotel and casino features over 41,000 sq. ft. of meeting room spaces, a large spa facility and a 30,000 sq. ft. casino.
As the building systems engineer for the electrical portion of the project, we worked closely with the client and the contractor to understand and effectively implement the client's goals and requirements, and maintain project cost and schedule control to bring the project in on budget. We continue to be involved with the overall development of the Lake Las Vegas area, as a part of this ongoing development effort.

MonteLago Village - Condominiums and Retail
Las Vegas, Nevada
When developers of Lake Las Vegas began to plan an exclusive development of high-rise condominiums and support retail known as MonteLago Village, we were selected to design the building systems. The systems we designed included electrical distribution, emergency power, fire alarm, lighting, telephone and cable TV. The MonteLago Village project features 300,000 sq. ft. with an additional 50,000 sq. ft. in remote retail shops, which are carefully arranged in an Old Italian style setting with stone streets and Old Italian storefronts, to complement the architectural theme of the site.

Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
Recognized as a regional and national expert in integrated hotel/casino design, our team was selected by this hotel developer to help remodel the lighting and surveillance systems for the Santa Fe Station casino. Based on the initial success of our work, our scope was expanded to include mechanical and plumbing systems as well.
As advocates of the teamwork/partnering concept, we worked closely with the client to become familiar with their goals and needs as well as development of corporate standards for the Owner. We implemented systems that surpassed their expectations while effectively managing project costs.

Santa Fe Station, Central Plant
Las Vegas, Nevada
Station Casinos is a successful gaming operator in Las Vegas catering to neighborhood (local) players. They consistently strive to improve their properties to maintain a comfortable and attractive environment for customers. We were brought in to apply this same focus while designing the electrical requirements for a new 2,400 sq. ft. Central Plant, which includes a replacement chiller and boiler plant. The chiller capacity is 2,400 Tons with space for a future 600 Ton unit; two existing chillers will be relocated from the existing central plant, which is being remodeled into a new lobby and entrance to the (future) movie theaters and casino expansion. These improvements will provide for ample expansion of the systems in order to accommodate future growth and Santa Fe Station requirements.

Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort, Hotel Tower Phase II
San Diego, California
Since opening its doors in 2002, Harrah's Rincon has received such an overwhelming positive customer response that it found it impossible to handle the high volume of guests who wanted to stay in the hotel. Realizing the enormous potential to retain and attract customers, Harrah's Rincon moved forward to expand the hotel. Our team was brought in to provide electrical design to the new 500-key hotel tower. The additional rooms will help boost the numbers of overnight visitors to the resort, thus increasing the foot traffic throughout the property.

Harvey's Resort and Casino (Lake Tahoe) - Buffet/Slot Club/Keno
State Line, Nevada
When Harvey's Resort and Casino moved forward to remodel and add new areas to their casino level, our team was brought in to provide electrical engineering services. The remodel and additions encompass approximately 14,000 sq. ft. and include a new buffet with restrooms, new "Club Cappuccino" and relocated "Total Rewards" and keno areas.

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