The Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center
The Anaheim Convention Center’s landmark 8,700-seat Arena is in the midst of an impressive upgrade. This classic 39-year-old, Googie architecture structure is going through a modernization process blending the Arena with the existing redesigned Anaheim Convention Center.
“We are creating a seamless environment where indoor and outdoor meetings and special events can thrive. We are fortunate to have exceptional year-round climate in Anaheim, and this together with our new palm tree-lined courtyard and signature fountain enhances our entire meeting and event atmosphere,” noted Greg Smith, executive director, Anaheim Convention Center.
Recent Anaheim Convention Center Arena interior improvements:
- Reupholstered 5,500 permanent seats
- 2,500 new floor and riser seats
- New ceiling and HVAC system
- New roof
- Carpeting, paint, lighting, basketball court and scoreboard enhancements
- Remodeled food service areas
- New signage
Recent exterior improvements:
- Planting 46 lush palm trees
- Enhanced pedestrian walkways
- Signature fountain at the entrance of the Arena
- Outdoor courtyard function space (accommodates up to 5,000 people)
- Decorative, blue exterior roof lighting
- Up-lighting of all palm trees
- Conversion of roadway into plaza/courtyard area (using decorative colored pavers)
Additional improvements included:
- Dramatic update of original building exterior to complement the existing convention center design - removing original brick veneer and walls and replacing with “vision” glass and metallic facade features
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