Lumière Place Casino and Hotels
St. Louis, Missouri
OWNER: Casino One Corp., a subsidiary of Pinnacle Entertainment
ARCHITECT OF RECORD: Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum
DESIGN ARCHITECT: Marnell Architecture
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: McCarthy Contractors
COST: $507 million
With its dramatic contemporary exterior, Lumière Place Casino and Hotels in St. Louis, a resort owned by Pinnacle Entertainment, was designed to reflect the geometry of its monumental neighbor, the iconic Gateway Arch, where east meets west in the continental United States.
Featuring a 289-foot “illuminated lightbox” rising out of the city skyline, the $507 million resort includes a floating casino with more than 70,000 square feet of gaming space flanked by an elegant VIP lounge. The gaming area is adjoined by a 19-story Four Seasons hotel with 200 five-star guest rooms, as well as a second hotel, the HoteLumière (formerly the Embassy Suites).
As its name suggests, Lumière Place emphasizes the interplay of light, shadow and color in every corner of its design. After dark, the Four Seasons hotel tower lights up in an arc reminiscent of the 630-foot Arch, creating a shimmering new landmark along the banks of the Mississippi River. Inside the casino, the high-limit area includes a waterfall of crystal and light.
Inspired by the sleek modernism of Frank Lloyd Wright, the resort gains warmth from the use of natural materials and a warm color palette that effectively bridge the gap between historic and contemporary.
Lumière Place was built on 7.3 acres in downtown St. Louis, literally in the shadow of the 630-foot Arch. Construction began in September 2005; the resort opened in phases, starting in December 2007.
The single-level gaming floor includes 2,000 slot machines and more than 40 table games along with a 12-table poker room.
Dining facilities include a high-end restaurant and quality buffet; the resort also includes retail shops, 22,000 square feet of convention space, a swimming pool with a view of the commanding Gateway Arch, and a pedestrian connection to St. Louis’ Central Business District, the Edward Jones Dome and America’s Centre.
