Located in the midst of Orlando's popular International Drive, the Center is comprised of 1,100,600 total square feet, with eight contiguous exhibit halls 2,500 feet in length. The first phase, completed in 1983, called for 150,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 30,000 square feet of meeting rooms. We visited structures across the country to determine what features we liked best about existing lighting systems. We wanted a system that would provide the flexibility needed for the various events, yet would create a bright, crisp and clean environment.
People come to Florida seeking the brightness they associate with year-round sunshine.
We wanted the atmosphere in the Convention Center to help satisfy their expectations. Lighting installed in Phase I of the construction project consisted of clusters of three fixtures, with two metal halide units and one incandescent fixture. The incandescent units are used as house lights for events such as circuses and sports competition. During performances, the metal halide units can be turned off completely, allowing the area to become dark enough to utilize spotlights. All fixtures are independently switched.