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Comanche Nation Casino

Complete exterior and interior casino re-design - Lawton, OK

Comanche Nation Casino brought I-5 Design in to work on this project from the beginning. Our designers were challenged with an existing facility that was old, unimpressive and lacked a unifying decor theme. Our casino design department drew inspiration from the surrounding country-side and established a dramatic palette of colors to create from. The casino design itself was a modern spin on Native American architecture with a distinct Southwest flair. Interior details, from custom wall murals that brought out elements of Comanche heritage and culture, to dramatic cliff stone columns topped with blazing chandeliers, were designed to welcome customers and tell a story as well. We also implemented programmable lighting technologies to give an exciting, dramatic feel throughout the different casino areas. The exterior remodel design included a new facade design that incorporated immense stone pillars and dramatic lighting accents along the building to add interest and scale to the project.

Throughout the entire project our design, manufacturing, and installation teams worked closely together to create the decor elements in a way which ensured that the casino was able to stay open and generate revenue for our client throughout the installation. Our team was able to complete the implementation from start to finish in just 4 months, with no significant downtime to the casino.

Each level of this valance contains a unique profile with carefully chosen wood and metal accents. The deep purple, high gloss finish, specialty beaten copper metal accents, and stained cherry wood veneer create a unique and colorful combination. The third tier is illuminated with with integrated LED cove lighting concealed in the valance casting a changing spectrum of intense color onto the soffit above. Each décor element that created this tri-level coffered ceiling, was designed and manufactured in-house and installed by our team of trained technicians.
Each of these custom chandeliers were designed and manufactured in our in-house. The beaten copper accents and stained cherry wood finishes helped to bring together all the décor elements within the casino. We manufactured the framework for each chandelier of specialty metal and created an old world iron finish to accent the two-toned mica light diffusers.
To help add intimacy for the restaurant area we created a half wall section featuring custom "iForm" architectural panels and columns built with cultured stone, specialty "iMetal", and mica chandelier caps. The inside wall featured a specialty wall mural band and a custom valance to highlight wild horse elements dimensionally mounted to the edge for a beautiful silhouette effect.
The bar area was transformed with a multi-tierd valance, slightly different from the others, with a cherry stained beam style. Integrated LED lighting concealed in the valance was designed to cast a cool blue glow on the custom swirl patterned panels integrated into the valance. Custom designed pendant lights, wood accents, and cultured stone pillars finished out the space for warm inviting space.