hospitality design portfolio HBG Design Sycuan Casino Resort | El Cajon, California The entertainment resort experience at Sycuan Casino sets a new bar for gaming resort elegance in Southern California. Set dramatically within the rugged topography that defines the landscape of East San Diego County, the 500,000-square-foot expansion to Sycuan Casino Resort offers distinct new amenities and guest experiences designed to seamlessly weave contemporary elements together with meaningful cultural touchpoints. The resort's arrival experience winds along a landscaped boulevard toward framed views of the new 12-story, 300-room hotel tower and poolside balcony dining experiences. A classic butterfly roof caps the stone- and wood-clad hotel tower, which is set next to a new curved porte-cochère. The architectural forms are derived from the outstretched wingspan and tail feathers of the redtailed hawk, a significant symbol of Sycuan culture. Set against the timeless and elegant neutral interior palette of the grand lobby, a dramatic 136 October 2019 hospitalitydesign.com | special advertising section The building's geometry mimics the interplay of natural light and shadow in the valley Photos by Peter MalinOwski/insite architectural PhOtOgraPhy Sycuan's new hotel tower stands powerfully against the natural beauty of the surrounding mountain valleyhttp://www.hospitalitydesign.com