Dale/Morris is led by an outstanding team of professionals, poised to deliver the on-the-ground resources and expertise needed to forge a better, stronger Mississippi. The firm builds upon the foundation of two renowned companies: Dale and Associates Architects and Morris Architects.
Dale and Associates has worked in Biloxi and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for nearly 14 years. The firm worked with Governor Haley Barbour's Commission on Recovery, Rebuilding and Renewal, and Mayor A.J. Holloway on the planning and redevelopment of east Biloxi.
Morris Architects is a nearly 70-year-old architecture practice based in Houston, with satellite offices in Orlando and Los Angeles. Morris Architects is organized into seven studios, each dedicated to a designated area of focus: Civic, Corporate, Education, Entertainment, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Public Assembly.
Management Team
Doug Dale, AIA - His extensive experience and...
Richard Chambers, AIA - Principal and Vice President at Morris...
Jeff Barnes, AIA - With over 26 years experience...
Chris Hudson, AIA - Mr. Hudson is President and...
Ron Hartley, ASLA - Mr. Hartley has over 31 years...
Gary Altergott, AIA - Recent successes include The Disney...
Bacaran Bay Casino Resort
Biloxi, Mississippi
Dale/Morris is providing full architectural services for the design of a new casino and resort hotel on Caillavet Street in Biloxi, Mississippi. The new Spanish-Mission themed property will include 655 hotel rooms, 445-one and two bedroom condominiums, meeting space and a 40-lane bowling alley suitable for national championships. The resort will also feature an 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course with driving range and full-service clubhouse.
Other features include a new blues club, spa, salon, fitness center, shopping esplanade, four acres of pool decks including terraces with cabanas, six theatres with stadium-style seating, a 5,000-seat entertainment venue, two wedding chapels, dog hotel, kid's activity center and seven restaurants. There will also be a new 3,300-car parking garage.
Estimated Construction Cost
$500 Million
Facility Size
Casino - 75,000 SF
Convention area - 85,000 SF
Spa/Fitness Center - 20,000 SF
Blues Club - 20,000 SF
Entertainment Venue - 5,000 Seats
Shopping Esplanade - 15,000 SF