Palm Springs Convention Center
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The Palm Springs Convention Center is a 245000 sq ft (22,761.2 m²) facility located in downtown Palm Springs, California
, USA. Architect William Pereira
designed the original building in 1974. The Palm Springs Convention Center recently completed a massive expansion, adding over 100000 sq ft (9,290.3 m²). It can now accommodate groups from 12 to 12,000 people, depending on the configuration. The new design, by Fentress Architects
, pulls colors and design elements from the surrounding desert. Additional meeting space is available at the attached 410 room convention hotel.
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
, USA. Architect William Pereira
William Pereira
William Leonard Pereira was an American architect from Chicago, Illinois, of Portuguese ancestry who was noted for his futuristic designs of landmark buildings such as the Transamerica Pyramid in San Francisco...
designed the original building in 1974. The Palm Springs Convention Center recently completed a massive expansion, adding over 100000 sq ft (9,290.3 m²). It can now accommodate groups from 12 to 12,000 people, depending on the configuration. The new design, by Fentress Architects
Fentress Architects
Fentress Architects is an international design studio known for sustainable and iconic public architecture. Founded in 1980 by Curtis W. Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, the firm is internationally recognized for innovative designs of international airports, national museums, convention centers, high-rise...
, pulls colors and design elements from the surrounding desert. Additional meeting space is available at the attached 410 room convention hotel.