Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design Services in Reno
Established in March 1990, WORTHGROUP has built a reputation as an award-winning architectural and design firm with deep expertise in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, and mixed-use developments. Our approach combines 30+ years of industry experience with a client-centric philosophy, ensuring each project reflects the unique story and vision of our clients. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, interior designers, planners, and animators delivers innovative, technically excellent designs that generate measurable returns.We specialize in creating immersive spacesfrom destination resorts to cultural centersthat balance artistic vision with functional practicality. With offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Denver, we serve clients across 36 U.S. states and Canada, maintaining a commitment to advancing architectural excellence while fostering sustainable growth for our clients and communities.
Services
Architecture
Interior Design
Master Planning
Visualization
Cultural Center Design
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in complex architectural projects
- Client-focused approach prioritizing brand storytelling and ROI
- Multidisciplinary team of award-winning architects and designers
- Proven track record in high-profile resort and cultural projects
- Technical excellence with innovative use of visualization technology
What people say
Award-winning designs
Proven ROI
Client-focused approach
Immersive spaces
Technical excellence
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice creates iconic structures that balance artistic vision with functional requirements. We develop holistic designs integrating site context, client branding, and technical precision to deliver spaces that generate economic returns while maintaining aesthetic excellence across hospitality, gaming, and commercial projects.
Interior Design
We craft cohesive interior environments that extend architectural concepts through material selection, lighting, and spatial organization. Our designs prioritize experiential quality and functionality, creating memorable environments for casinos, hotels, and cultural institutions while maintaining cost-effective solutions without compromising creativity.
Master Planning
Our master planning combines analytical rigor with creative vision to develop comprehensive site strategies. We address growth patterns, infrastructure needs, and sustainability factors while maintaining artistic integrity, drawing from extensive resort planning experience to create adaptable frameworks for long-term project success.
Visualization
We employ advanced visualization tools including virtual reality and real-time rendering to enhance design communication. These technologies allow clients to experience spaces during development phases, improving decision-making and marketing efforts through immersive, interactive project representations that demonstrate design intent and spatial relationships.
Cultural Center Design
We create culturally significant buildings that reflect community identity and heritage. Our process involves collaborative engagement with stakeholders to develop spaces that serve as gathering places while incorporating symbolic architectural elements, as demonstrated in projects like the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Cultural Center in Minnesota.
People
Douglas Worth
Executive Chairman | Principal Architect
Licensed architect with decades of leadership in complex design projects, guiding WORTHGROUP's creative vision since its founding in 1990 while maintaining active involvement in key architectural initiatives.
Bryan Hamlin
Partner | Chief Design Officer
Design leader shaping the firm's innovative approach, combining artistic vision with technical expertise to deliver award-winning architectural solutions for high-profile entertainment and hospitality developments across North America.
Travis Bryan
Principal | CEO
Licensed architect overseeing company operations and project execution, ensuring alignment with WORTHGROUP's commitment to excellence while managing growth and strategic direction for the multidisciplinary design firm.
Jerry Newton
Studio Director
Manages design teams and project workflows, applying extensive experience in architectural production to maintain quality standards across diverse project types from concept through construction documentation phases.
Jon Hanes
Architect
Registered architect contributing technical expertise to complex projects, focusing on detailed design execution and construction coordination while mentoring junior staff within the firm's collaborative studio environment.
Questions
What architectural services does WORTHGROUP specialize in?
We specialize in hospitality, gaming, entertainment, mixed-use developments, cultural centers, and master planning projects.
How long has WORTHGROUP been in business?
We've delivered architectural solutions since our founding in Reno, Nevada in March 1990.
What makes WORTHGROUP's approach unique?
We combine 30+ years of experience with immersive storytelling and cutting-edge visualization technology for client-centric designs.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide across 36 U.S. states and Canada from our Reno, Las Vegas, and Denver offices.
Can you handle large-scale resort projects?
Yes, we've completed major destination resorts like the $325M Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in California.
