FORT WORTH, Texas — One of Fort Worth’s most iconic buildings will soon have a new, glassy counterpart at the opposite end of Main Street.
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Fort Worth City Council heard a presentation on phase 2 of the Fort Worth Convention Center expansion. Phase one has been underway for several years, and phase 2 will involve the demolition of the convention center’s existing arena and its existing flying saucer-shaped exterior.
The project is being led by multiple firms, including project manager Broaddus & Associates Inc. in partnership with Elements of Architecture Inc. Architecture firm Thompson Ventulett Stainback & Associates Inc. collaborated with Fort Worth-based Bennett Partners, particularly on the exterior of the building, officials said. AECOM Hunt, Byrne Construction Services, and E.J. Smith Construction will stay on the project as construction manager at risk for phase 2…