WinStar World Casino & Resort, Lucas Oil Live

The project also included a new hotel tower with two-story spa, outdoor pool area, parking garage, and connecting concourse with a new restaurant. Schuler Shook designed the architectural lighting for all the new public spaces and building facade.

The event center is designed to provide an exceptional patron experience with great sightlines to the stage and generous concessions, restrooms, and audience amenities.

A dedicated VIP level includes enclosed lounge spaces and premier seating at the center of the auditorium.

Nearest the stage; a flexible, flat-floor zone can be seated, left open for dancing, or used for boxing or MMA to bring the action close to the audience.

The large stage provides easy load-in and load-out access via the dock stage right, and separate talent access from the multiple dressing and green room spaces stage left. A dedicated meet and greet room is located near the VIP entrance to support photo opportunities with visiting artists.

Production infrastructure includes over-stage and fore-stage gridirons, extensive catwalks with multiple follow spot locations, and power and data located throughout the venue. A large mid-house control location will support multiple operators, and an enclosed control room can be used for video production when desired.