SOSH Architects

01/17/2025

As part of the exciting transition, the WATG SOSH team is shifting our social presence to WATG and Wimberly Interiors. Follow us there for the latest updates, project highlights, and design inspiration!

12/23/2024

As the year draws to a close, we’re honored to be part of your journey. May your holidays be as vibrant as the spaces we create together, and may the New Year bring fresh ideas and endless possibilities! From your friends at WATG SOSH ❄️

11/22/2024

We’re thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Hard Rock Bristol, a project that reflects dedication, creativity, and teamwork. This once 1970's shopping mall in Virginia has been completely reimagined into a vibrant hub for gaming and entertainment. A few of our team members had a chance to attend the opening festivities last week, complete with Hard Rock’s legendary guitar smash. This marked the beginning of an exciting new era for an incredible destination.

A huge thank you to our amazing team and collaborators for bringing this vision to life! 🙌
AO EDSA Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors IMEG Stephen Malia and his team at MMA Scéno Plus Clair Global NV5.inc

📷 credit: Johnson City Aerial Photography LLC
Rendering: WATG SOSH

10/09/2024

Tune in to an exclusive podcast with GGB to hear all about the strategic partnership between WATG & SOSH, & how we’re set to reshape the future of gaming, hospitality, & entertainment design.

https://ggbmagazine.com/article/tom-sykes-bill-salerno-david-moore/

09/25/2024

We’re pleased to announce that SOSH Architects has joined forces with WATG and Wimberly Interiors, a move that strengthens our capabilities and broadens our reach in the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment industries. This partnership builds on a long-standing history of collaboration and mutual respect, allowing us to offer even more innovative solutions to our clients. By combining our expertise with WATG’s global presence, we’re ready to take on new challenges and continue being a leader in the industry.

We are excited to announce the strategic acquisition of SOSH Architects by WATG, a partnership that will enhance our capabilities and expand our global presence. SOSH's Atlantic City office will now be WATG's 9th regional office, following the recent opening in Dallas. Together. WATG and SOSH will deliver even more innovative solutions for clients in the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment sectors, leveraging our shared expertise, commitment to design excellence, and operational performance.

WATG and SOSH have a long history of collaboration and mutual respect, and this partnership strengthens our ability to lead in the design of integrated resorts and mixed-use developments. By merging our diverse talents and global reach, we offer clients a deeper bench of expertise and a broader perspective on complex, fast-paced projects from concept to completion.

David Moore, CEO of WATG, commented: “This integration has been thoughtfully considered and directly supports the strategic growth of both firms. SOSH has been recognized as a leader in gaming industry design, and WATG the leader in hospitality. Together, we will elevate our offering to help clients differentiate, grow, and succeed.”

“Our relationship goes back decades when our firms worked together on multiple projects in the Atlantic City market,” said Thomas Sykes, Founding Principal of SOSH. “We’re proud to come together now and look forward to the opportunity to work as a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, sharing our expertise in the gaming industry and gaining from WATG’s elite and global presence.”

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09/23/2024

Fall is creepin' in, & we're loving every breeze & hue it brings! 🍂🍁

09/10/2024

From rendering to reality! 🎉 Our team is proud to have been a part of the journey leading to Rockford’s permanent Hard Rock Casino, now open to the public. Here is a before and after of the vision and the stunning final result! With a 64,000 sq. ft. gaming floor, 1,300 slots, 50 live table games, a concert venue, Hard Rock Café, and more, this project truly rocks! 🎸

Hard Rock Casino Rockford

09/03/2024

Discover the revamped Youyu Bar & Lounge at Hard Rock Atlantic City! SOSH recently updated the space with chic new seating, stylish dining tables, and a stunning immersive mural wallcovering featuring hand-painted clouds and birds. It’s the perfect spot for savoring specialty Asian cocktails and delicious bites.

📸: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

08/19/2024

Bathroom design in hospitality and public spaces is all about balance — essential and functional, but never sacrificing beauty. You'll see we achieved just that in the bathroom renovations for the historic Whelan Boardwalk Hall here in Atlantic City.

08/16/2024

Turning challenges into splashes of creativity! Designing the Island Waterpark at Showboat was a balancing act of adapting to safety standards mixed with complex structural demands, testing the resilience of the design team. In the end the result is a thrilling and safe oasis that reflects our team's unwavering vision of innovation and ingenuity.

Island Waterpark at Showboat | Showboat Hotel Atlantic City