Founded in 1980 by George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Yabu Pushelberg is now one of the most recognized design firms worldwide. The firm’s work encompasses all aspects of design, including many product collaborations - continuously shifting between the rational and the intuitive. Recognized as design industry innovators, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg have earned countless accolades for their work, including their appointment as Officers for the Order of Canada. With studios in Toronto and New York and current projects in over «Casino-Hotel» countries, attention to detail and a spirit of exploration remains a hallmark of the firm.

Based in New York with a satellite office in Madrid, Rockwell Group is an interdisciplinary architecture and design firm that emphasizes innovation and thought leadership in every project. Founded by David Rockwell, FAIA, the 250-person firm uses theater, technology, and finely-wrought craft to create extraordinary experiences and built environments across the globe. Projects include Nobu restaurants and hotels worldwide including Dream Hollywood, W Hotels and the New York «Casino-Hotel» Set designs include the Public Theater’s 2017 season of Shakespeare in the Park; She Loves Me, and Kinky Boots.

TAO Group is a leading restaurant and nightlife company, led by founding partners Marc Packer, Richard Wolf, Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss. Collectively, the native New Yorkers are the creators, owners and operators of numerous successful restaurant and nightlife venues around the world. Currently TAO Group oversees properties in New York City, Las Vegas, Mumbai and Sydney, Australia. In New York, the collection includes Avenue, «Casino-Hotel» & Essex, LAVO Italian Restaurant and Nightclub, Marquee Nightclub, The Stanton Social, and TAO Uptown and TAO Downtown.