“Even though the venue needed to be very efficient, the space flows and changes. “The design team took advantage of the volume of the space to create a varied experience,” Nejelski says. Photos by Misha Blikshteyn, MB Commercial Photography “One of the first goals established by the owner was to build on the familiar, almost family relationship between guests and the staff and give them more to love at the Q,” says David Nejelski, creative director and principal at TBE Architects in St. Called The Q by locals, Quil Ceda Creek Casino sits on 15 acres of Tulalip tribal land and spans 126,000 square feet, more than double the size of the original casino. Quil Ceda Creek Casino opened in February 2021, replacing the original casino that began operations in 2003 and operated from across the street.

Located nearly 33 miles north of Seattle, Quil Ceda Creek Casino offers gaming and entertainment in Tulalip, Wash. A food hall, an a la carte restaurant, three bars and an entertainment venue flow seamlessly within a behemoth-sized footprint.

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