Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Cherokee

Interior design by BLUR Workshop was inspired by the Cherokee creation narrative.Ĭlient Objectives and how the Smallwood team met them Our Experiential Graphic Design team worked with architects and interior designers to create a wayfinding and signage system that was not only reflective of the materials and overall feel of the space, but also seamlessly fit into current wayfinding on the Resort campus so there is no transition in guest experience from the existing buildings to the newly-designed spaces. The Exhibition Hall addresses the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' goal of having a facility capable of hosting youth sporting events.

The Exhibition Hall and Ballroom pre-function areas are bathed with southern daylight with mountain views, monitored in part by electrochromic glass technology. The natural stone incorporated into the design elements along the South façade of the building will be constructed by local masons. The wood and earth tones of the building are suggested by the neighboring landscape and existing Resort property. Inspired by the American Craftsman/Prairie School style, the design of the Hotel complex evokes harmony with the surrounding environment, inviting pedestrians to stroll along the Soco Creek walkway and its native landscape elements, designed by the Smallwood Landscape team. The existing Casino and Bowling Alley to the east as well as a proposed future retail center to the west will further complement this campus.ĭesign Features: The Memorable and the Unique The conference center will include a 32,000 SF Exhibition Hall, a dividable 32,000 SF Ballroom totaling almost 100,000 SF of meeting and event space.Īdditionally, a second-floor enclosed walkway connects the hotel lobby to a newly constructed 2,500-space Parking Deck. In addition, the hotel will feature a restaurant, bar, retail, fitness center, and a rooftop swimming pool. The new hotel will add an additional 725 guestrooms to the current 1,100 that are in the Resort. DreamCatcher Hotels is the development manager who, along with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Harrah's all have been instrumental in bringing about this project. Nestled in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, this resort is expanding its current facility to include a new hotel and conference center.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort ExpansionĬherokee, North Carolina Majesty in the Mountains

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort Cherokee