Hard Hat Tour: Future Fort Worth City Hall with Boka Powell

The Future Fort Worth City Hall includes a 328,000 square foot interior renovation of the former 20-story Pier One Tower, a new Council Chamber Building, outdoor spaces for public use and a single level addition to the existing parking garage. Most city departments, including the mayor’s office and city council member offices will be relocated from 12 different buildings located throughout the city. In total, 23 departments are moving. This complex project will promote civic engagement, interdepartmental collaboration, innovation, and transparency for the citizens of Fort Worth as well as city employees. As the prime contract holder, BOKA Powell has worked closely with internal and external stakeholder groups to determine how architectural and interior design can create a civic building that is welcoming and inviting for everyone in Fort Worth

The 28,000 square foot Council Chamber addition, designed by Brinkley Sargent Wigington, will house a state-of-the-art, 250-seat council chamber, a 110-seat pre-council workroom, executive session room, a green room, and a staff workroom. The clear span roof structure features five-foot-deep, mass timber beams that also form the interior ceiling. Columns support the structure outside the council chamber space. The council chamber will have expansive windows providing natural light and views of Trinity Park throughout the space making this a unique council chamber.

***Full PPE will be required: hard hat, vest, and safety glasses. No open toe shoes.

Tour will begin in the main lobby.

Host or Publisher AIA Fort Worth