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showcase projects… Lady Luck Vacation Club Las Vegas, NV G Tulalip Casino Center Bar Tulalip Casino, Washington G The overall design of the casino builds upon cultural themes important to the Tulalip Tribes, integrating the elements of earth, wind, fire and water. G As guests approach the main entrance and enter the facility, they encounter a series of handcrafted sculptures, rockwork, fountains and murals, each of which evokes imagery and ideas of great significance to the Tulalip people. G The central attraction for the Tulalip Casino is a 100’ center dome of swirling seas and fish. The hand-painted dome mural depicts salmon navigating the flow of the river to the ocean and dissipating into the night sky. Constellations such as the Big Dipper and the North Star are highlighted. The fiber optic ceiling slowly changes colors, with shooting stars creating a cosmic effect. G 2003 Global Gaming Sarno Award for “Best Central Attraction” in a casino/resort project. Shirley LaFollette Interior Design International, Inc www.idiinc.com Shirley LaFollette was awarded the 2002 NEWH Woman of the Year Award - an award that honors a female who has had a positive influence on the hospitality industry, who has mentored and promoted the advancement of women with our industry; a woman by direct guidance and personal example has had a positive effect as a role model, industry innovator, or as a conduit for education, advancement and change. A 24-story hotel tower in downtown Las Vegas was converted into a thriving timeshare property. G Each floor will consist of (2) 2-bedroom units and (6) 1bedroom units for a build-out of 160 units. G This is the first property to introduce timeshare into the downtown area. G Our goal was to convert a dated, marginally acceptable looking hotel into an upscale, refined timeshare property. An atmosphere of understated elegance with a subtle tone on tone color scheme was achieved. G In the romantic bedrooms, which are all masters with whirlpool tubs and their own bathrooms, shimmering fabrics were used on coverlets and bed skirts, combined with elegantly shaped headboards, and tasteful lamps and accessories. G The finish materials made an immense impact: porcelain tile flooring with the look of travertine. Classic faux finished wallcoverings grace every wall. Granite was applied to all of the countertops and tub & shower surrounds. Elegantly framed oversized mirrors are suspended over the vanities, enhanced by sconces on each side. Joanna Barker Creative Design Concepts www.cdcsv.com Lady Luck Bedroom 61 http://www.cdcsv.com http://www.idiinc.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2004

NEWH - April 2004
President’s Letter
Calendar of Events
Contents
From the Editor
Hospitality News
In Memory - Thomas R. Durkan, Sr.
Top Hotel Developers - John Q. Hammons
On the Road Again
HD Expo at a Glance
Surviving HD
Did You Know
Exclusive Lifestyle by Design
If It Were Easy
The Best of Time
Talk About Fast Track
What to Expect From the Vacation Ownership Industry
A Look Back in History
The New Direction for Timeshares in Europe
Confronting the Disabilities Myth
Furnishing Today’s Timeshare
Art - The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Showcase Projects
Design Education Today
Designer Profile: Esther Dunbar-Cullum
Oh Canada, Oh Canada
Top Awards
From Across the Pond
Spotlight On...
Tips on Specs
Window Treatments 101
Hot New Products
We Want Your Projects
Bios

NEWH - April 2004