The idea was to have one form with two identities that would angle up to the bluffs and river. The white color gave us a fresh change and clean break (from the property’s original salmon-colored facade). “We wanted to create a design for The Lagoon that was much more dramatic and sculptural,” said Ian Scott, LEED AP, who served as principal, RSP Architects, before his passing in December 2017. The Lagoon pavilion was clad in a total of 16,240 square feet of 4mm ALUCOBOND® PLUS ACM in three colors, including: 10,011 square feet of Bone White, 2,329 square feet of Alabaster and 3,900 square feet of Custom Cheerful Yellow. Since opening in February 2016, The Lagoon significantly has increased demand for hotel rooms leading to the Wolf Towers’ expansion. The Lagoon also houses the new Wave Spa, a full-service salon and spa. One of the most popular resort expansions was its first new project – The Lagoon – an approximately 25,000 square-foot waterpark that includes a 320-foot lazy river and slides for families, an adults-only pool and the only swim-up bar in Minnesota. All of these design elements helped us to create a modern, timeless feel.” The striking curved prow stands out with white metal panels.

… The main portion of the hotel is clad in brown cement board combined with metal accents that include a magenta metal frame design. “The hotel expansion features a clean, crisp look incorporating neutrals with a splash of color. “The property’s existing façade was very tired,” said Strom. ALUCOBOND® PLUS colors include: 3,900 square feet of Custom Magenta, 7,900 square feet of Bone White, 1,800 square feet of Anodic Clear, 800 square feet of Custom Nightfall and 1,000 square feet of Statuary Bronze. The two-tower hotel addition is clad in a total of 15,400 square feet of 4mm ALUCOBOND® PLUS aluminum composite material (ACM) by 3A Composites USA installed in several vibrant colors as accents to the hotel’s neutral brown-colored fiber cement cladding. In addition to premiere accommodations, the hotel expansion features a new color scheme in its façade designed to create a “modern Miami feel,” according to Gordon Strom, AIA, CID, senior project manager, RSP Architects, headquartered in Minneapolis. Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Minn., has undergone a series of renovations and expansions in recent years with the latest being the addition of Wolf Towers, featuring a seven-story north wing and an eight-story south wing with the upper floors offering scenic views of the Mississippi River and surrounding bluffs.

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