Emerald Queen Casino, an 820,000-square-foot, $370 million full-service gaming facility owned by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, combines Las Vegas glamour with culturally-informed design. Located on a highly-visible site along Interstate 5 near downtown Tacoma, Washington, Emerald Queen Casino and the attached Emerald Queen Hotel reclaims lost space above a restrictive city grid by strategically placing the gaming floor and amenities four levels above the ground. Spanning over two city streets and supported structurally by two parking garages, this approach creates a breathtaking building that is visible from the highway and provides panoramic views to both downtown and the culturally-significant Mt. Rainier and Puget Sound.