


Donovan Ballantyne, AIA NCARB , the owner of Rostrata Architecture & Interior Design was the Design Director for Station Casinos and managed the design and construction of this development.
Durango was the catalyst for Donovan starting Rostrata. With a two-year construction schedule and an incomplete design set, there were many costly lessons from this project that Rostrata clients will benefit from avoiding. After being tasked with resolving every issue that arose, he decided to start a firm focused on building a system that provides all parties with simplicity and clarity to execute at a high level.
At Rostrata, we focus on delivering cutting-edge designs coupled with superior follow-through, coordination, and execution. We bridge the gap between design and construction in a holistic way that better serves our hospitality and residential clients. While others delegate responsibilities and point fingers, at Rostrata, we aim to serve our clients by focusing on the details that others miss.



For the success of Durango, Donovan proved to be a critical component. Every issue on the job seamlessly passed through him, and he demonstrated exceptional skills in resolving them promptly. His wealth of knowledge is a treasure in itself, but his added strength lies in his discerning eye for design. With a profound understanding of all trades and their interconnected roles, he can dissect every detail with precision.
Vice President and GM for Durango Casino and Resort
David Horn:
Testimonials
Donovan could be quite demanding, ensuring that we met his expectations for our work. In contrast to the other designers on the project, most of whom provided us with small stone samples, minimal direction, and numerous submittal rejections that hindered our progress. Donovan took charge and essentially oversaw every decision related to the stone. In the end, I believe this hands-on approach contributed significantly to the success of the project. Donovan possesses a level of understanding about stone that sets him apart from most designers that I have worked with.
Shane Switzer
CEO T. Nickolas Tile & Stone



Credits: Photography: Rodrigo Hernandez (01) / Clint Jenkins (02-10) Video: Ridge Production / Architect: Friedmutter Group/ ID team: Friedmutter Group & Looney & Associates / Rostrata’s Founder - Donovan Ballantyne’s Role : Ownership Team / Design Director Station Casinos