The Studio Journal
Insights on Process, Craft, and Construction.
Architecture is not just about the final photograph; it is about the decisions made along the way. In The Studio Journal, we pull back the curtain on our practice. From deep dives into building science and site-specific engineering challenges to the design philosophy that shapes our custom residential and commercial work. This is a resource for clients, builders, and those who value the rigorous details of the built environment.
The PPAL Center for Community Excellence: A Vision for The Former East Liberty Mellon Bank Building
Each year for the past 11 years the Pittsburgh chapter of the American Institute of Architects hosts their Young Architect’s Studio Competition. Open to individuals or teams comprising of students and recent graduates of architecture programs that reside within the 11 county area that comprises the Pittsburgh chapter. The design competition usually revolves around a threatened regional icon, global issue we face locally, or the preservation of important buildings or structures within the Pittsburgh region. This year’s design prompt was the preservation and redevelopment of the former Mellon Bank building in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty Neighborhood. Located at 6112 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 this bank building is under threat of redevelopment, and so the design prompt this year was how can we as a architects and members of the community save this icon of modern design?