The project team behind the Pasadena Convention Center expansion had a unique challenge – to renovate and expand a historic building and make it fit into the city’s historic district. Related Links: Best of California 2009 They succeeded – and managed to do it ahead of schedule, as well. The 194,500-sq-ft expansion of the Pasadena Convention Center nearly tripled the building’s original meeting and event space. The project team built a 163,000-sq-ft building that provides 100,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a 25,000-sq-ft grand ballroom. A civic plaza was added that will allow a grand entrance for red carpet