{"id":1004136097,"date":"2016-02-03T06:43:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T14:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/?p=1004136097"},"modified":"2020-05-12T02:53:36","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:53:36","slug":"henry-b-gonzalez-convention-center-opens-after-325m-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/henry-b-gonzalez-convention-center-opens-after-325m-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center Unveils $325M Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

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Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center – aerial photo<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

San Antonio<\/strong>\u2014The recently transformed Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center<\/a> is now open after a $325 million expansion, increasing the footprint to 1.6 million square feet and marking the largest capital improvement project in San Antonio.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so excited to welcome everyone to San Antonio with the beautifully transformed Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center,\u201d Casandra Matej, executive director of the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau, said in prepared remarks. \u201cThis transformation has been truly phenomenal. Throughout the design process, we made sure to incorporate client feedback to supersede meeting needs for the next generation. The layout is flexible and easy to navigate, all while placing attendees in the heart of one of the nation\u2019s top travel destinations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center was originally built in 1968, when San Antonio hosted the World\u2019s Fair. Throughout the years, the center underwent numerous additions and renovations. Construction on the 750,000-square-foot addition began in February 2013 and includes a new entrance and presence on Market Street, direct connection to the River Walk and Hemisfair Park, as well as a second floor outdoor reception balcony overlooking Market Street.<\/p>\n

\"Henry<\/a>

Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe transformation of the Henry B. Gonz\u00e1lez Convention Center will further establish and secure its competitive position among convention centers nationwide by providing a flexible, efficient experience that exudes the character and spirit of San Antonio and its community,\u201d stated Michael Sawaya, executive director of convention and sports facilities for the City of San Antonio. \u201cThe new facility is immediately one of the finest in the U.S., incorporates innovation and technological advancements, and solidifies San Antonio\u2019s position as one of the nation\u2019s top convention destinations,\u201d added Sawaya.<\/p>\n

The center now offers 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space (more than half of which is newly built), 86,500 square feet of column-free multi-purpose space, 70 flexible meeting rooms, as well as the 54,000-square-foot Start and Night ballroom, the largest in the State of Texas. Through the innovative design, circulation has been enhanced, and the use of energy-reduction measures make the center more eco-friendly.<\/p>\n

At the opening celebration, the \u201cLiquid Crystal\u201d public art installation by Jason Bruges took the central spot in the new lobby atrium.\u201cLiquid Crystal,\u201d which is one of the center’s three new art installations, features 3,510 LCD interactive panels that create a digital fountain effect, where the flow depends on the amount of people and activity in the room.<\/p>\n

\u201cSan Antonio has been a terrific destination for so many of our meetings,\u201d stated Susan Fischer, strategic account manager for Experient<\/a>. \u201cThis convention center expansion opens the door for more and larger meetings to consider San Antonio. The increased size and flexibility of exhibit space, enhanced traffic flow and having the largest ballroom in the state, definitely sets it apart. This, combined with the city\u2019s overall appeal is a big win for San Antonio and the meetings landscape.\u201d<\/p>\n

Images courtesy of Transformation SA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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