CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Dream Big.
We Deliver.
Founded in 1995 by John Klai and Dan Juba, Klai Juba Wald has grown into an award winning, globally recognized leader in integrated hospitality, gaming, sports, and entertainment design.
Now, as the firm celebrates 30 years, a third generation of leaders and designers continue to shape iconic projects, redefine guest experiences, and look boldly toward the future.
Klai Juba Wald continues to push creative boundaries, deliver under pressure, and exceed expectations at every scale.
Bring Your Vision to Life with Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors
“Thirty years is a milestone, but what excites us most is what’s still ahead. The next generation of ideas, projects, and people is what will carry our story forward.”
— John Wald, Managing Principal
november 21, 2025
Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors Day
On November 21st, 2025, we had the incredible honor of being officially recognized with Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors Day in the City of Las Vegas, the City of Henderson, and by Clark County in celebration of our 30th anniversary.
These proclamations reflect the trust of our clients, the strength of our partnerships, and the unwavering dedication of our people over the past three decades.
Our sincere thanks to Mayor Shelley Berkeley, Mayor Michelle Romero, Commissioner Becker, and the Office of the County Commissioners for acknowledging the impact of architecture, design, and community collaboration across our region.
This honor belongs to our entire team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors specializes in the planning and design of large scale hospitality and gaming destinations. Our portfolio includes integrated resorts, casinos, luxury hotels, convention centers, sports and entertainment venues, restaurants, nightlife, wellness amenities, and large-scale master-planned developments. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with owners, operators, developers, and Tribal Nations to create destinations that strengthen brands, enhance the guest experience, and deliver long-term operational success.
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Klai Juba Wald provides the following comprehensive services in-house:
• Architecture
• Interior Design
• Master Planning
• Programming
All other engineering and specialty consulting services are outsourced to trusted partners with whom we collaborate closely. We work closely with owners, operators, and project teams from the earliest stages of planning through project completion to ensure each development meets its operational, financial, and design objectives.
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Whether you're planning a new development, expanding an existing property, renovating a hospitality destination, or exploring a master-planned resort, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your vision. Contact our team to discuss your project goals, timeline, and objectives, and we'll help determine how our experience can support your success.
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Since 1995, Klai Juba Wald has built a reputation as one of the industry's leading hospitality and gaming design firms. Our team combines architecture, interior design, and master planning under one roof, allowing us to create cohesive guest experiences across every aspect of a destination. With experience on many of North America's most recognized hospitality and gaming developments, we understand the operational, financial, and experiential factors that drive successful projects.
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Integrated resorts are one of our core areas of expertise. Our experience includes large-scale developments that combine casinos, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, convention space, retail, wellness amenities, and outdoor experiences into unified destinations. We have partnered with leading operators including Boyd Gaming , Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Station Casinos, and numerous gaming organizations to design destinations that balance guest experience, operational efficiency, and long-term value.
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Engaging an architect during the earliest planning stages allows the project team to evaluate site opportunities, establish realistic budgets and schedules, identify operational efficiencies, and develop a cohesive vision before significant decisions are made. Early collaboration often results in better outcomes, reduced project risk, and greater long-term value.
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Yes. We frequently collaborate with local Architects of Record and multidisciplinary consultant teams across the United States and internationally. Our role can range from Design Architect to full-service architectural partner, depending on project requirements and local jurisdiction. This collaborative approach allows us to combine our hospitality and gaming expertise with local code knowledge and regulatory experience.
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Our portfolio includes collaborations with many of the world's leading hospitality, gaming, entertainment organizations, and numerous Tribal Nations and independent developers. These long-standing relationships reflect our commitment to delivering thoughtful design and trusted partnership.
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Klai Juba Wald has completed projects throughout North America and internationally. Our portfolio includes developments across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and other global markets, with particularly extensive experience in Las Vegas and throughout the gaming and hospitality industry.
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An experienced hospitality architecture firm understands how hotel operations, gaming layouts, food and beverage, entertainment, circulation, back-of-house planning, and brand positioning work together to create destinations that perform while delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Selecting a design partner like Klai Juba Wald with specialized hospitality and gaming expertise can help reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and create long-term value for owners and operators.
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At Klai Juba Wald, our success is built on lasting relationships, not just completed projects. Many of our client partnerships span decades and multiple developments, a reflection of the trust we've earned through collaboration. Our Principals remain actively involved throughout every phase of the design process, providing strategic leadership and ensuring each project receives the attention, care, and expertise it deserves.
We approach every project as a long-term partnership, committed to understanding our clients' vision and delivering destinations that create lasting value.