Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating an exhibition-conference hub, developed as part of the phase-I of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), at Dwarka on September 17.
The IICC facility which features spacious conference halls, exhibition spaces, meeting rooms, and modern audio-visual equipment is expected to give a boost to MICE tourism in the region. Additionally, the venue will offer accommodation options, restaurants, and recreation facilities.
IICC is a monumental project, spanning 225 acres and boasting 1,22,00,000 square feet of built-up area. According to the architectural firm involved in the project, CP Kukreja Architects (CPKA) , it represents a paradigm shift in design, sustainability, and urban integration.
In phase-I, a convention centre and two exhibition halls with adjoining foyer and related support facilities have been developed. Phase-II will include three exhibition complexes, arena, hotels, retail and office spaces.
In the first phase, two exhibition halls with a covered area of 1.07 lakh sq m will be inaugurated.It will also have an auditorium with a seating capacity of 6,000 and a ballroom with a capacity of 2,500.The first phase will have 13 other conference rooms with a capacity ranging from 90 to 800 people.
Text & Pictures : PTI and CPKukrejaArchitects