This project involved expanding the existing Cold Lake Casino, requiring a careful balance of modernizing the space while seamlessly integrating the new addition with the original design. The new design was carefully crafted to honour the Denae people and their land, while avoiding direct associations with spiritual or cultural symbols. Instead, we focused on representing their heritage through natural forms and materials such as mountain-like millwork features, the use of the circle (a symbol of importance in Denae culture), Denae flowers, triangle shapes, and organic finishes like wood and feature lighting that evokes a woven material. This approach allowed us to celebrate their culture in a respectful, subtle way, rooted in the natural landscape.

As the interior designer under my principal design lead, I contributed to the creative direction, material selection, and 3D rendering for the Cold Lake Casino, focusing on seamlessly integrating the new addition with the existing casino building. My role involved creative design, 3D rendering, collaborating on physical finish selections, and reviewing and marking up construction drawings.