Playing Your Cards Right: The Future of Hospitality and Gaming Design with Matthew Kosednar, Allen + Philp Partners

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Playing Your Cards Right: The Future of Hospitality and Gaming Design with Matthew Kosednar, Allen + Philp Partners

E166 • Sep 15, 2026 • 60 mins

Matt Kosednar shares his journey into architecture and his role at Allen + Philp Partners, emphasizing the firm's specialization in casino design. He delves into the technical and operational nuances of casino projects, discussing scale, cost, and economic considerations. Matt highlights the integration of architecture and interiors and the importance of detail in high-end projects. He explores relationship dynamics with general contractors and the unique challenges of working on tribal land. The episode also touches on AI's impact in architecture, the significance of storytelling, and offers advice on career and personal growth.

Key Points

Understanding the intricate details of casino architecture, including technology integration and user experience, is crucial for creating successful gaming environments.
Coordinating between architects, interior designers, and general contractors from the early stages of a project ensures cohesiveness and addresses potential issues before they arise.
Embracing AI for efficiency in drafting and content creation can be beneficial, but maintaining the human element in storytelling and design is essential for authentic and meaningful architecture.

Connect with Matthew Kosednar, Partner - Allen + Philp Partners

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-kosednar-b457b54 Company LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/allen-philp-architects-interiors

Connect with Justin & Will - Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/ Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/

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Speakers

Matthew Kosednar

Guest • 78%

Will Foret

Host • 2%

Justin Neagle

Host • 17%

Will Foret

Host • 3%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and podcast opening
1:50	Guest introduction: Matt Kosednar
2:38	Matt Kosednar's background and entry into architecture
6:45	Unique aspects and specialization of Allen + Philp Partners
10:47	Technical and operational aspects of casino design
15:04	Scale, cost, and economics of casino projects
17:23	Economic and strategic factors in the casino industry
19:57	Integration of architecture and interiors in casino projects
23:13	Managing multiple designers on a single project
25:01	Unique considerations in casino and luxury boutique design
27:18	Importance of detail in high-end projects
32:29	Relationship dynamics between architects and general contractors
36:18	Entry barriers and relationship building in the gaming industry
39:41	Differences between tribal land and other land types
40:52	Compliance challenges for architects in various states
42:13	Finding architects skilled in both interiors and architecture
44:05	The impact and role of AI in architecture and business
47:41	AI adoption in large versus small firms
51:51	Importance of storytelling and the human element in architecture
54:08	Advice to a younger self: career and personal growth
58:03	How to contact Matt Kosednar
59:05	Closing remarks and reflections

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