Georgia State University Convocation Center

Georgia State’s new state-of-the-art convocation center boasts the flexibility to host athletic events, convocations, commencements, conferences, concerts and esports. It represents a major upgrade from the Georgia State Sports Arena, which was constructed in 1972 and only seated 3,500.

The center was designed to accommodate multiple users through intuitive and practical design solutions. The multilevel facility features a club room and suites on the concourse level for event attendees, while the floor level features locker rooms, as well as nursing and sports medicine rooms for students and student-athletes.

The facility gives Georgia State basketball a home court in downtown Atlanta, allowing the program to better recruit on a national level. It also includes the latest in lighting technology, acoustics and building control systems. Wayfinding is integrated into the facility’s design, giving a sleek finish that does not detract from the architecture. The masonry and cement flooring make for easy maintenance and cleaning, while the ample floor-to-ceiling glass windows welcome natural light and offer guests a visual connection to the downtown Atlanta skyline.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD

The S/L/A/M Collaborative 

Atlanta, Ga.

DESIGN ARCHITECT

Perkins&Will

Denver, Colo.

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