GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER

HEAPY provided engineering design for the $125,000,000 renovation and expansion of the Greater Columbus Convention Center, which added 37,000 SF of new exhibit space, bringing the center’s contiguous space to 375,000 SF. Approximately 10,000 SF of two-level meeting space was added, with 10 new rooms with outside windows, bringing the total meeting rooms at the facility to 74.

A full renovation of the exterior included cleaning and repairing the façade, adding enhancements to guide attendee arrival (e.g., navigation and way-finding), replacing doors, and transforming pick-up and drop-off points. A new, two-level open atrium entrance welcomes attendees on the north end with beautiful natural light features and elegant tile. This more prominent entrance at Goodale Boulevard and North High Street better connects the convention center and the vibrant Short North Arts District, and is also used for pre-function space.

The project also upgraded the Convention Center and Hyatt Regency meeting rooms, ballrooms and public spaces in the areas of finishes, wall coverings, way-finding, technology, sound systems, ceilings, carpeting, social seating, and lighting.

The project is certified LEED Silver for existing buildings by USGBC.

SERVICES

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Design

Fire Suppression Design

Lighting Design

SIZE

174,000 SF (total)

20,000 SF retail/restaurant

515 parking spots

COST

$22,000,000