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Fifty Years After First Designing the Original Omni International Complex, Atlanta-Based Firm TVS Returns to Reimagine the Landmark Site with CP Group

Atlanta-based architecture, interior design, and planning firm TVS has unveiled renderings for the expansive public spaces at The Center, Downtown Atlanta’s newest mixed-use destination for world-class entertainment, dining, and retail. Formerly the CNN Center and now being repositioned by CP Group, a national commercial real estate owner-operator and developer, the iconic site is undergoing a historic transformation. At the street level, the firm is reimagining the retail atrium, food hall, and surrounding public spaces as a vibrant gathering place in the heart of the city. Positioned at the crossroads of Atlanta’s sports and entertainment district, The Center is set to become the premier hub for work, play, entertainment, arts, and culture in the city’s revitalized downtown.

TVS’s design opens The Center to its surroundings with improved street-level access and new outdoor amenities, including public terraces and plazas that create a seamless connection between inside and out. The result is an energized, walkable destination that supports Downtown Atlanta’s continued population and tourism growth.

“The Center represents a full-circle moment for TVS,” says Rob O’Keefe, Principal at TVS. “Fifty years after we first helped shape this complex, we are honored to work with CP Group to reintroduce it as a dynamic public destination that reflects Atlanta’s continued vibrant evolution. With The Center, we aim to create a welcoming experience for Atlantans and visitors of our incredible city.”

Originally designed by TVS in 1975 as the Omni International Complex, the site went on to house CNN’s global headquarters and became a symbol of Atlanta’s modern era. The new vision for The Center honors this history while transforming the building into a contemporary social anchor, driving commercial and cultural success.

Nearby, additional TVS projects like the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Aquarium, the College Football Hall of Fame, and forthcoming mixed-use Centennial Yards demonstrate the firm’s continued legacy of positively contributing to Downtown Atlanta.

“More than a renovation, The Center reflects our journey as a firm,” says Donna Childs, Principal at TVS. “As a defining project for us, we are thrilled we can further transform it to reflect the city’s energy, culture, and future.”

As the design architects of the Omni International Complex in 1975 (and subsequently the CNN Center), TVS pioneered one of the first mixed-use projects in the Southeast. Today, as cultural development continues to grow in Downtown Atlanta, TVS is reintroducing the complex to the city, its residents and its visitors. The firm’s thoughtfully crafted design creates an immersive environment, opening up the site’s main entrance level to the street to create a free-flowing, transparent, and inviting space for those enjoying the district’s lively atmosphere, especially before or after a game or entertainment event nearby.

TVS’s reconceptualized spaces will be enhanced by a dynamic arts program. CP Group has partnered with local creative and cultural advocates Neda Abghari and Bem Joiner, curating powerful statement pieces from Atlanta-based artists that reflect the city’s unique spirit. Through art that celebrates the people, place, history, and culture of Atlanta, The Center will establish a distinct identity and sense of place in the heart of downtown. Additional details on the installations will be shared later this year, and TVS’s 150,000 square feet of reimagined spaces for The Center are expected to open in 2026.