Magnusson Klemencic Associates

Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Exterior daylight view of the northwest corner of the Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion with a two-story, glass-enclosed lobby and a skybridge in the distance

Team

Architect

LMN Architects, w/Schooley Caldwell

Contractor

CK Construction Group, w/Elford

Stats

PROJECT TYPE

Convention Center

COMPLETION

2017

PROJECT SIZE

110,000 ft²

MKA ROLE

Structural Engineer

Columbus, OH
Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

This upgrade and expansion of an existing 1.7 million-ft² convention center added 110,000 ft² of new space and renovations to the existing facility's Ohio Center, Connector, and North Building components. The renovation work focused on the exhibit hall, ballroom, meeting room, concourse, atrium/lobby/food court, office, and café/concession spaces, as well as back-of-house service spaces.

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Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Exterior daylight view looking up at the entrance to the Columbus Convention Center with a soaring glass facade, prominent signage, and a historical marker

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image of Columbus Convention Center Renovation and Expansion

Image Credit: Magnusson Klemencic Associates