The Lansing Convention Center, located on the banks of the Grand River, was completed in three phases, the first of which was a masterplanning and programming effort that paired the experience of Hobbs + Black Architects and Hellmuth, Obata & Kassabaum (HOK).  Hobbs + Black Architects was solely responsible for Phase II, a complete renovation and retrofit of existing 120,000 square feet of meeting rooms and exhibit space and Phase III, a 150,000 square foot addition including conference facilities, meeting rooms, banquet facilities, audio/visual services, a full service kitchen, a restaurant and lounge and a 500 car underground parking deck.

The project, which includes a bridge connecting the convention center to a major downtown hotel, provides opportunities for balconies, plazas and walks overlooking the river.  The new convention center provides a positive and progressive gateway to the city of Lansing.