Ameristar Casino Resort St. Charles

TKOart partnered with Ameristar Casino Resort on a large-scale renovation and expansion, delivering a comprehensive art program across more than 400,000 square feet, including gaming areas, guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces.

CLIENT TYPE

Hospitality / Hotel & Casino

PROJECT SCOPE

Large-scale casino resort environment (400,000+ sq ft), Multi-building renovation and expansion

SERVICES

Art curation, large-scale sourcing, custom fabrication, installation, and hospitality-focused program development

Casino environments require artwork that performs under constant use while supporting distinct atmospheres across a wide range of spaces. TKOart's team of hospitality art consultants developed an art program that addressed durability, thematic variation, and consistency across seven branded areas within the property.

TKOart managed the curation, production, and installation of over 6,000 pieces of artwork, working across gaming floors, guest rooms, restaurants, the spa, and convention spaces. The program included a mix of custom commissions, sourced artwork, and integrated design elements, each selected to align with the architectural context and functional demands of the environment.

Our favorite kind of project is one where we can affect good positive change and save the client money. Having control over all art-related aspects gives us the chance to really excel and create something spectacular.

Key Work:

  • Thematic Art Curation
    - Developed distinct visual identities across seven branded areas within the property
    - Curated artwork to align with architectural design and interior concepts
  • Custom Commissions & Feature Elements
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    Produced original sculptures, vessels, and custom accessories for VIP and presidential suites
    - Created large-scale and high-visibility artwork throughout the property
  • Multi-Zone Art Integration
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    Installed artwork across gaming areas, corridors, public spaces, and guest rooms
    - Ensured consistency while adapting to different spatial and experiential needs
  • Durability & Material Strategy
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    Specified materials suitable for high-traffic and specialty environments, including spa areas with heat and moisture exposure
    - Balanced long-term performance with visual impact
  • Full-Service Project Execution
    - Managed fabrication, printing, framing, and installation
    - Coordinated with architects, designers, and stakeholders across all phases of the project

Key Details:

  • Over 6,000 pieces of artwork installed
  • Seven distinct branded areas across the property
  • 130,000 sq ft casino floor
  • 536 guest rooms
  • 20,000 sq ft convention center
  • Integration across restaurants, bars, spa, and public spaces

The Ameristar project is the kind of engagement that reveals what a consulting firm is actually made of. Seven distinct environments, thousands of individual pieces, materials specified for conditions ranging from a spa to a casino floor, and all of it coordinated through a single point of contact. TKOart's ability to hold creative and logistical ownership across every phase is what allowed the program to stay coherent at that scale rather than fragmenting across vendors and departments.