The latest green building technology transformed a dilapidated 60-year-old cinder block maintenance building on a former brownfield into an 8,700-sq-ft multi-use facility dedicated to sustainability and the physical well-being of occupants and visitors.
The supreme commander of allied forces in Europe in World War II would have been proud of the strategy to transform a four-acre site into the first national presidential memorial of the 21st century.
Acting as an emblem of Pittsburgh’s transformation from steelmaking to cutting-edge technology development, the three-story, 95,617-sq-ft building was constructed within the shell of a former mill building.
In just 14 months, a 350,000-sq-ft former steel foundry once slated for demolition was transformed into an efficient, multiline production and maintenance facility for advanced military aircraft.
Brandon Avenue is among several infill redevelopment areas designed to manage growth while preserving the distinct character of the university’s historic grounds.
Once used as the central library for the District of Columbia, the historic Carnegie Library underwent a 26-month renovation that created new retail space for an Apple Store as well as space for the City Museum.
The 16-acre mixed-use development features three residential buildings ranging from 13 to 32 stories, a five-story office building and a mix of retail and entertainment spaces.