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Jorge Castillo

Jorge Castillo

New York, NY, US

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Wombi Rock, Mohegan Sun
Wombi Rock, Mohegan Sun
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Mohegan Sun Casino, Connecticut

550,000 sqm] phase II, The Casino of the Sky has a functional planetarium utilizing fiber optics to display the sun, moon, and stars accompanying the lighting effects of the Wombi Rock, which is a three-story high crystal mountain crafted of alabaster and more than 12,000 individual plates of hand-selected onyx from quarries in Iran, Pakistan, and Mexico; which were transported to Carrara, Italy and fused into glass.
Developed options for 17 m high indoor waterfall called "Taughannick Falls", representing a treacherous crossing point during the tribe's migration.
Spearheaded a wide array of project design and management of unique and creative architectural interiors including casinos, high-stakes gaming rooms, 5 restaurants, 300 seat cabaret, hotel lobby, retail corridor and public spaces.
Implemented contemporary Native American decor interspersed with original artwork in numerous aspects. Managed team of artisans, consultants, sub-consultants and vendors to continuously achieve and surpass client’s expectations.
Management of construction administration through project close-out.
 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Uncas Ville, Connecticut

 
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