Architects, engineers focusing on
range of GO Zone-related projects
MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS JOURNAL
Some Mississippi architectural and engineering firms have been involved in various GO Zone projects in Jackson, South Mississippi and on the Gulf Coast.
"We understand the hurdles associated with building, expanding and renovating healthcare facilities," said John Cooper, AIA, ACHA, principal, director of the healthcare studio at Morris Architects. "From state-of-the-art research labs, to rural and urban medical centers, we design for the latest in modern technology and industry-leading best practices. We look forward to working with Mississippi clients to foster healthcare excellence and design facilities for the future."
GO Zone legislation provides for federal tax incentives to areas affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. Dozens of counties in Mississippi ranging from Hinds to Neshoba to Harrison are included in the zone.
Major architectural firms Dale and Associates Architects P.A. of Jackson and Morris Architects of Houston, Texas, formed Dale/Morris Architects, PLLC, in Biloxi. "Dale/Morris provides architecture, design, master planning and governmental approval and permitting assistance to healthcare, entertainment, hotel/hospital and gaming clients in the Gulf Coat region from New Orleans, La., to Mobile, Ala.," said Jeff Barnes, AIA partner/senior
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Amanda Hansen :: Morris Architects :: 713.850.6530
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