Michael Strand, AIA

Principal, Resort Hospitality

Upon touring our offices, people have commented to me about the level of excitement and activity they see and sense here. I experience that too and it makes this firm a fun and stimulating place to work.

Mike brings a wealth of experience in the design and project management of a variety of project types, including leisure and entertainment, hospitality, restaurants, retail, commercial, and corporate facilities.

What do you do?
Point others in the right direction.

What is your six-word story?
Doesn’t skate or ski – why Minnesota?

Write your design/architecture epitaph.
Tried to take the ‘I’ out of design…

What do you dance to?
Sports talk radio.

What is your spirit animal?
Duck – calm on the surface but paddling furiously underneath.

What outside activity gets your creative juices flowing?
Running.

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Shooting Star Casino near Bagley opens its doors!

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The Shooting Star Casino near Bagley, Minnesota has officially opened its doors. The new facility spans 21,400 square feet and offers 170 slot machines. The building wasn’t constructed with a hotel or event center like its Mahnomen counterpart, but future expansion is a possibility. Shooting Star marks the fourth Cuningham Group-designed casino to open since last..
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Diversity by Design

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Winning Architecture: 10 Native American Casinos with Stunning Cultural Design

Winning Architecture: 10 Native American Casinos with Stunning Cultural Design

The Cuningham Group-designed Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina has been recognized by Indian Country Today Media Network as one of the top Native American resorts to combine “state-of-art gaming options with stunning architecture and design, offering guests the best of gaming, and an authentic cultural experience.” Also on the list is Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, Minnesota. Cuningham Group..
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Potawatomi Hotel Receives Mayor’s Design Award Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Potawatomi Hotel Receives Mayor’s Design Award Published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Cuningham Group-designed Potawatomi Hotel is among the honorees chosen for recognition by the Mayor of Milwaukee. The annual Mayor’s Design Awards give a nod to projects that contribute design excellence to Milwaukee’s urban landscape. The award is for projects completed in 2014 with a recognition event held May 20, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee’s School of Architecture..