Amerigo Vespucci

MCTIGUE Architecture on June 14, 2025
MCTIGUE converted a 10 acre parcel of land into a 50,670 sq foot event location welcoming the Italian Navy vessel Amerigo Vespucci as part of its world tour. In partnership with Jimmy Pallas and his exceptional team at 9PM, all drawings & permits were completed within five weeks.

Building Name

SF

1. Expo pavilion

6,045

2. WC room

3,874

3. Sponsor Pavillion

3,690

4. Entrance structure

680

5. Ministry Lounge

5,368

6. Office Containers (4)

2,816

7. Multifunctional pavilion

5,582

8. LED tower

690

9. Restaurant/Kitchen

5,402

10. Restaurant Lounge

5,762

11. Coffee Bar

2,073

12. Utility Tents

858

13. Shop

528

14. Projection Area

4,019

15. Crew catering

3,283


50,670


The entire site and all buildings were Consciously designed, leaving a light footprint on the land. Everything was quickly constructed, deconstructed, and materials reused leaving no disturbance to the Earth post-event. 


OTHER ESSENTIAL PARTNERS
Kara Tavanlar
KW&A (Code Consultant)
Nina Mahjoub / Justin Sharkey
Holmes USA (Structural consultant)