The main goal of the project was to “represent the diversity and richness of various regions and cultures of Texas,†said Paul Adams, project manager of Wilson & Associates of Dallas, TX -- the project's interior architectural design firm. In regard to the size of the resort, he responded by saying, “Think Texas size -- imagine the largest hotel you've ever seen and double it.â€
In order to create this Western feel on such a large scale, it was essential to select the right building materials. Various types of marble, granite and limestone were key design components for the interior spaces. The material came from many sources, including International Granite & Marble (IGM)'s facility in Dallas, TX, which supplied more than 20 different types of stone.