The expansion, which opened in April 2003, added about 407,500 square feet to the 500,000-square-foot center. The expansion includes 105,000 square feet of exhibit space, a second 34,500-square-foot ballroom and 22 meeting rooms MERC hired Karl Schulz and Tary Carlson to oversee the construction contract and coordinate other aspects of the project.

Details

• Expand the OCC by adding new exhibit halls, ballroom, concessions and supporting spaces.
• Square footage: 650,000
• Project cost: $116 million
• A pre-inici project.

 

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April 2003
Portland, Oregon

Client:
Metro/MERC

Image Credits:
Bruce Forster Photography