Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel

Tucson, AZ


Kitchell served as construction manager at-risk on this Native American casino and hotel project that totaled $105 million.

The expansion of the existing 313,000-square-foot Desert Diamond Casino included 165,0000-square-foot casino, 998 slot machines, 500-seat bingo hall, 35-seat keno area, 25 poker and 24 blackjack tables, 250-seat buffet, a high-end steakhouse, a sports bar with entertainment and a fast-food area.

The 151-room, four-story, four-star, 140,000-square-foot hotel includes an 8,000-square-foot banquet/conference hall with meeting rooms, fitness area, coffee bar and retail shop.


Square Footage
461,000

Type(s)
Casino/gaming
Hospitality

Completion Date
12/20/07

Owner/Client
Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise

Division(s)
KCI Native American

Service(s)
General Contracting

Market(s)
Native American
Hospitality

Architect(s)
Jeter, Cook + Jepson Architects Inc.

Interior Designer
Jeter, Cook + Jepson Architects Inc.

Value Engineering
Kitchell saved the owner more than $8 million through value engineering.


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