Official Grand Opening of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

Chris Dikeakos Architects, Inc. is pleased to announce the official grand opening of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, located in the growing community of Coquitlam. This 80,000-square-foot entertainment facility—the first Hard Rock Casino in Canada—features gaming, restaurant and lounge facilities, multiple performance areas, and a music memorabilia showcase. Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, which celebrated its official grand opening in late-December, was brought to life by Chris Dikeakos Architects, Inc., in partnership with the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation.

The previous casino and show theatre was transformed to match the modern Hard Rock persona. The design team updated the gaming and entertainment areas with distinct portals around the gaming floor, and new finishes and lighting to accentuate the updated circular ceiling forms and dining areas. The casino entry was accentuated with the addition of a unique microphone chandelier feature, designed to wow guests and punctuate the Hard Rock brand.

World-Class Entertainment

Hard Rock Casino Vancouver features an unparalleled entertainment experience including:

- More than 950 interactive slot machines, table games from blackjack to roulette and baccarat, poker, pai gow, and craps, with VIP high-limit salons.

- 3 performance spaces, including a 1,100-seat theatre, designed to showcase the finest in music, comedy, and the performing arts.

- 7 restaurant and lounge facilities, including a full bar, where chefs dish up flavourful and mouth-watering culinary delights, from freshly-brewed coffee in the café or cold drinks at the bar, to indulgent meals and small bites.

- A culturally-rich memorabilia showcase including items such as bass guitars from ACDC and Aerosmith, a shirt and tambourine that belonged to Prince, a hat that Madonna wore, an Eagles guitar and jacket, and much more.

Official Grand Opening
The grand opening of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, located at 2080 United Blvd. in Coquitlam, BC, was held on December 20, 2013. Guests celebrated in style over drinks, savory cuisine, and an evening of world-class entertainment. The multi-platinum pop group “Hedley” took center stage in the 1,100-seat show theatre where they performed chart-topping hits such as “Anything,” “Kiss You Inside Out,” “Invincible,” and “Perfect.”



About Chris Dikeakos Architects, Inc.
Chris Dikeakos Architects, Inc. is an award-winning Vancouver architecture firm. The popular appeal and uniqueness of our projects has positioned us as one of North America’s leaders in multi-unit, hi-rise residential, and entertainment design. Our team is highly respected for its proficiency in all facets of the design process. Our goal is to surpass clients’ needs by tailoring our solutions from start to finish, from concept and design development, to construction drawings and site services, site capacity studies, master planning, and urban design and rezoning work.