hospitality design portfolio Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors Pechanga Resort & Casino | Temecula, California The Falling Leaf lobb feature The lobby at dusk 140 October 2019 hospitalitydesign.com | special advertising section The challenge of blending old and new structures for the Pechanga Resort while honoring the tribe's heritage were overcome with a design that authentically aligns with the Pechanga culture and the resort's natural surroundings. Mountain-like stone pillars and exterior elements continue inside to merge with the 30-foot-high atrium lobby that offers panoramic hillside views. The lobby's expansive windows extend to the atrium overhang, so light and shadow dapple the stone-patterned flooring throughout the day. Flexible seating areas alongside windows, level changes, and art installations bring a sense of intimacy to the voluminous space. Cultural artifacts displayed within museum quality cases, richly appointed woods, and lighting come together to dramatic effect, accentuated by the floor-to-ceiling falling leaf glass feature. Bold geometric ceiling patterns of warm wood soften the interior, while elegant flooring patterns offer easy navigation throughout the property.