The David L. Lawrence Convention Center, located at 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, is a premier event venue offering extensive meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of its capabilities and function rooms:
Meeting and Conference Facilities
- Exhibit Space: The center boasts 313,400 square feet of total exhibit space, with 236,900 square feet being column-free, making it ideal for large exhibitions and events.
- Meeting Rooms: There are 53 meeting rooms, including two 250-seat lecture halls. These rooms are spread across four floors, providing flexibility in layout and configuration.
- Ballrooms: The Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom, presented by Dollar Bank, is a 31,610 square-foot space with a 32-foot high ceiling. It is suitable for large banquets and events.
Function Rooms with Capacities
- Hall A: 109,000 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 3,740 to 9,360 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Hall A/B: 191,500 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 6,840 to 16,920 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Hall A/B/C: 236,900 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 8,580 to 20,570 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Hall B: 82,450 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 3,100 to 7,560 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Hall B/C: 127,600 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 4,840 to 11,380 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Hall C: 45,100 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 1,614 to 3,900 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom (A): 16,244 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 774 to 1,880 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom (A/B/C): 33,058 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 1,530 to 3,840 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom (B): 8,299 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 380 to 962 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom (B/C): 16,814 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 774 to 1,880 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
- Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom (C): 8,515 square feet, with occupancy ranging from 360 to 866 depending on the configuration (theater, classroom, or banquet).
Services
- Internet Access: The center offers wired and wireless internet access throughout, with 1G (1024MB) bandwidth and a 100Mbps redundant copper circuit maintained through showNets.
- A/V Services: Preferred A/V services are provided by Three Rivers Entertainment.
- Lighting and Ventilation: The center features 75% natural daylight and naturally ventilated halls with individually controlled thermostats.
- Loading Docks and Parking: There are 37 loading docks and a 700-space parking garage with 8'1" clearance.
- Food Service: Levy Convention Centers is the food service provider.
- Outdoor Spaces: The center includes the Riverfront Plaza, a 1,300-foot section of the Three Rivers Heritage Trail with over 2,000 trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials. Additionally, there is a Green Roof on the third floor and the North Terrace on the fourth floor, offering unique outdoor venues with city views.
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is LEED Gold Certified and features a green roof, making it an environmentally friendly and sustainable event space. Its extensive meeting and event facilities, along with its modern design and cutting-edge technology, make it an ideal location for conferences, exhibitions, and events.