situation:
Kewadin Casino was evaluating design options for expanding it’s existing casino in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. One of the potential designs included creating an artificial rock outcropping with waterfalls and trees that would create a “Northern Exposure” theme and become a focal point of the casino complex. A few of the challenges were finding a manufacturer of IFR™ (Inherently Fire Retardant) artificial trees and plants, and finding a manufacturer that could handle the complexity of the installation. The installation would require a company that was capable of installing 18’ trees on 30’ vertical rock formations.
initiatives:
Commercial Silk Int’l began the project by researching the appropriate trees that would be indigenous to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Once the tree varieties were selected, CSI worked with the project team to select the number of trees and the appropriate heights. Finally, CSI worked from a clay model to design a planting plan that would compliment the theme of the display and would increase the impact of the impressive rock formation.
results:
Commercial Silk Int’l successfully installed over 90 IFR™ artificial trees ranging in height from 4’ to 18’ and several hundred IFR™ artificial plants. The entire installation of the fake trees and plants was completed within a week.
location:
DOMESTIC
more resources:
● Flame Retardant Foliage for a Themed Landscape
● Fire Retardant Regulations and Artificial Silk Plants