Joel Bergman

Summary

Joel Bergman (August 20, 1936 – August 24, 2016)[1] was an American architect who has designed several landmark casinos.

Joel Bergman
BornAugust 20, 1936
Died (aged 80)
EducationUniversity of Southern California
OccupationArchitect
Websitebwaltd.com

Bergman was born in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1965.[2]

Projects edit

Stern and Associates edit

In 1968 he joined Martin Stern, Jr.[2]

  • Las Vegas Hilton (then called the Hotel International)'
  • Kings Castle Resort & Casino, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
  • The Cottages at The Kuilima Resort, Oahu, Hawaii
  • MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Reno & Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Little America Hotel Tower, Salt Lake City, Utah

Atlandia Design (1978–1994) edit

In 1978 he went to work exclusively for Steve Wynn through the firm Atlandia Design. Wynn had a chair adjacent to his drafting table and together they played an important role in transforming the Las Vegas strip from a low rise strip to the modern theme-oriented casino with high rise buildings.

Bergman Walls & Associates (1994–present) edit

In 1994 he and Scott Walls, who had also worked for Wynn, started their own firm.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Bergman, designer of major Las Vegas hotels, dies at 80". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Apps - Access My Library - Gale". accessmylibrary.com. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ^ GmbH, Emporis. "Atlantic City Hilton, Atlantic City - 124109 - EMPORIS". emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Six Questions: Joel Bergman, architect of themed megaresorts". lasvegassun.com. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  5. ^ GmbH, Emporis. "Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake - 206773 - EMPORIS". emporis.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  6. ^ http://library.nevada.edu/arch/casinosbyname.html Archived 2012-10-14 at the Wayback Machine Las Vegas Hotels / Casinos: By Name - Architecture Studies Library - UNLV
  7. ^ GmbH, Emporis. "Resorts Atlantic City - Rendezvous Tower, Atlantic City - 194594 - EMPORIS". emporis.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2004. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  8. ^ GmbH, Emporis. "L'Auberge Du Lac Hotel & Casino, Lake Charles - 203519 - EMPORIS". emporis.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  9. ^ "AIArchitect This Week | First Pittsburgh Casino Maximizes Riverfront Locale". Archived from the original on 2011-05-16. Retrieved 2010-09-25.

External links edit

  • bwaltd.com