Also despite 50% more gambling machines, more room between the units gives the place a less-congested feel and creates spaces to get lost in. The designers used variations in the casino’s ceiling to create a feeling of intimacy. Keeping that intimate feeling in a building that more than doubles the square footage of the previous property was tricky. It was a place where you could get tucked into little corners and really enjoy yourself.” They said it didn’t feel too bright or clean. They felt like it was an extension of their family. “The regulars told us that they like the resort for what it is,” Cebollero said, “but they loved the comfort and intimacy of the Q. What they found helped shape the new Quil Ceda Creek Casino. They brought together focus groups of hundreds of Q regulars to find out what they wanted in a new venue. In designing the new casino, management went to the experts.
