Project: David L. Lawrence Convention Center (aka Pittsburgh Convention Center)

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Owner: Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County

Architect: Rafael Vinoly Architects

Structural Engineer: Dewhurst MacFarlane & Partners

Construction Manager: Turner-P.J. Dick

Construction Cost: $294 Million

Project Information: This 1.5 Million sf LEED gold certified convention center uses extensive clearstory and skylight elements to naturally light up to 75% of the exhibit space. Key wall features include an 85-foot tall cable supported curtain wall for maximum transparency with skylights covering 10% of the roof area. Other glazing systems were integrated with metal panels.

Completion Date: 2003