McCormick Place West Expansion
Largest United States exhibition facility
Project Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Owner | Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority |
| Size | 2.8 million SF |
Overview
The expansion of McCormick Place West solidified its status as the largest exhibition facility in the United States and exemplified an impeccable project completed on time and within budget. This transformative endeavor introduced new meeting rooms, expansive exhibition areas, elegant ballrooms, and a comprehensive array of dining and support services. Furthermore, seamless connectivity was established with the surrounding infrastructure through pedestrian and vehicle bridges, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
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About the project
McCormick Place West expanded Chicago’s premier convention center into North America’s largest venue, capable of hosting the mega-conventions that cities crave. The facility provides functional flexibility to host shows of all sizes as well as simultaneous and back-to-back shows. The expansion also added ballrooms, 61 meeting rooms, a 36-berth loading dock, and a rooftop garden for 800 guests.
As associate structural engineer, Walter P Moore’s co-located team designed an efficient structural steel structure that provides high-capacity floors for all exhibit spaces and column-free ballrooms. Upon its opening, McCormick Place West became the largest new building to receive LEED Certification.
