Austinites can now get a first look at the new Austin Convention Center. City staff and architects revealed renderings of the $1.6 billion Unconventional ATX project, showcasing the extensive expansion of the existing building downtown on East Cesar Chavez Street,

The convention center will close in April as it undergoes a major renovation that is expected to last through 2028.

Architects revealed the design for Austin's new convention center. The $1.6 billion project is known as Unconventional ATX.