Austinites are 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 in 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.

The Austin Convention Center Department released (ACCD) released the first renderings of the new Austin Convention Center on Tuesday.