Dale/Morris relocating to historic building
MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS JOURNAL
BILOXI -- Dale/Morris Architects, PLLC, plans to relocate from its 994 Howard Avenue office to a new location at 750 Howard Avenue inside Biloxi's central business district Vieux Marche.
The new office will open by the end of 2007 and provides Dale/Morris with closer proximity to businesses, government entities, restaurants and retail establishments located in the business district.
"As a key player in the redevelopment of Biloxi, our original intent was to be located in the central business district, and we were waiting for the right opportunity," said Doug Dale, AIA, president of Dale & Associates Architects. "We feel that our move to this location will allow us to better serve our clients and offers greater accessibility and visibility of Dale/Morris Architects."
Built in 1896, the historic 750 Howard Avenue building was the main office of the Peoples Bank of Biloxi. W.T. Harkness designed and constructed the bank for only $7,000. Per the specifications, the tower roof was covered with copper Spanish-type tile and topped by an ornamental copper weathervane. Ellzey's Hardware Company moved in 1924 when the bank outgrew the space.
Dale/Morris' new office space will be on the second floor of the building and will increase the firm's space by roughly 2,000 square feet.
MEDIA CONTACT
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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