At the completion of this first phase, the gaming floor included 2,000 machines and 44 table games, including poker.Ĭhallenges The Quapaw, JCJ Architecture and general contractor, Manhattan Construction worked in close alignment and with relentless dedication to 'make the impossible, possible' and meet the accelerated design and delivery schedule for this project - to be operational in less than one year. JCJ Architecture worked with general contractor Manhattan Construction on the fast-paced development of Phase 1: including a casino, 12-story, 222-room hotel with outdoor pool, fitness room, and expansive entertainment terrace. The Quapaw challenged the JCJ Architecture team to bring thier vision to life at a remarkably fast pace, opening for business in less than 1 year.ĭownstream Casino Resort began with the creation of a thoughtful, phased master plan, which would allow the Quapaw Nation to generate revenue and maintain smooth operations during subsequent phases. The ultimate goal of the owners, the Quapaw Nation (formerly known as the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma), was to create a destination casino resort that would attract a wide range of visitors, spur economic development, and benefit the citizens who call this region home. Background and Context Downstream Casino Resort straddles the 'Tri-State' area where Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri all meet, just off of Interstate Highway 44, a few miles southwest of Joplin, Missouri.
