Convention Center Design
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building massing study - components assembled
Questions about the design or construction management process may be addressed by e-mail to Jeffrey A. Deal or to Wayne Baker.
Design Process:
Phase 1 Uniqueness of
Place.
The first phase was an exploration of materials and images resulting in an
understanding of the "uniqueness of place" about Raleigh that
the convention center design will need to address. Discussions over
this question took place on July 14.
Phase 2 Conceptual
Design Ideas
The second step was to refine these general ideas into design
concepts...specific materials and shapes that have meaning, the beginnings
of a floor plan and some initial elevations of what the building may look
like from the outside. This discussion took place August 10,
2004.
See entire slide show from August 10 presentation (LARGE PDF FILE 7.5MB) by Design Team (Thompson Ventulett Stainback (TVS) / Clearscapes / OBrien Atkins Associates)
Phase 3 Evolution
of Character
On September 14 more meetings
were held to discuss a more definitive evolution of the conceptual design for the
convention center, aiming toward a preferred full schematic design concept
in October.
ALSO ON SEPT. 13-16 - Cultural Convention District Design Charrette!
Phase 4 Final
Schematic Design
On October 12-14, 2004 meetings
were held to review the schematic plan as revised since
9/14/04. The City Council and County Commissioners approved
the schematic design of the Convention Center on 10/14/04. The
approved design is represented by the drawings viewable in
the column to the right.
Watercolor Perspectives:
Photomontage:
Perspective sketches:
From McDowell Street north
From Hannover II (BB&T)
From Cabarrus St. east
Interior perspectives:
Floorplans (from 9/14 presentation)
Ballroom level
Salisbury Street level
McDowell Street level
Exhibit Hall level
Sections (from 9/14 presentation):
Site information (from 9/14/ presentation)
