CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Founded in 1995 by John Klai and Dan Juba, Klai Juba Wald has grown into a nationally recognized leader in integrated hospitality, gaming, sports, and entertainment destinations.
As the firm enters its 30th year, a new generation of leadership, principals John Wald, Brian Fink, Ann Fleming, Michael Stewart, and Associate Principal James McCoy, are carrying forward its legacy of design excellence while shaping the future of experiential architecture.
Driven by a bold and collaborative team, Klai Juba Wald continues to redefine guest experiences, push creative boundaries, and deliver transformative environments that inspire connection and leave a lasting impact.
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John Wald
Managing Principal
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Brian Fink
Principal
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Ann Fleming
Principal
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Michael Stewart
Principal
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James McCoy
Associate Principal
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Leora Oh
Associate Principal
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Elisabeth Brewer
Director of Marketing + Brand Strategy
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Karen Licea
Director of Interior Design
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Jordan Banares
Creative Director of Interiors
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TRISNO WARSITO
Creative Director of Interiors
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Miguel Villegas
Design Coordinator
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Jose Davalos
Director of Graphics
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Felix Hernandez
Director of IT
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Devon Evanksi
Corporate Controller
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Joni Trageton
Corporate Administrator
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Jordan Lietz
Controller
SENIOR ASSOCIATES
Chris Bachiochi
Eddie Cervantes
Savita Deva
Marco Davis
Mike Hawla
Brian Kneesel
Aaron Malmedal
ChanHo Park
Kelly Scherbenski
Justin Warner
Robert White
Anthony Yue
ASSOCIATES
Zina Adams
John Burfening
Alexis Church
Geoffrey Clarkson
Bobbi Jo A. De Leon
Lori Duran
Charles Gonzales
Emre Keskintepe
Kit Yee Li
Teodora McNulty
Christina Thiem
Morgan Vargas
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.
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.