Although construction took close to two years, you would never know that the couple has been in their home for just six short months. It helps that Lou’s sister owns a leading home design store in Pittsburgh. “We have our cabinets, furniture and blinds from Weisshouse,” says Lou. “Never take sides against the family.” From the building materials to the interior design, the couple couldn’t be happier. “The house is so open and bright,” points out Amy. “It feels as if we are on vacation every day.”
Design architect: Hugh Newell Jacobsen; Project architect: Herb Seigle, Seigle, Solow and Horne; Developer: Weissview Associates; LEED rater: Tom Branch, Comfy House; Roof: Follansbee Steel; Insulation: Bayer BaySystems, installed by InsulRight; Skylights: Velux, 84 Lumber; HVAC: Carrier Infinity, installed by AAA Heating & Cooling; Landscape design: Joel Legall; Landscape, windmill and garden: Jonathan Dreher Garden Design; Drip irrigation system: Robert Kerns, Custom Turf; Lighting design: Steve Iski, Studio I; Lighting: Lightolier, Cardello Supply; Lamps: Artimede, Weisshouse; Kitchen drum light: Lumetta, LaFace & McGovern; Bathroom sinks and toilets: Duravit; Toto, Seymour’s Bath & Decorative Hardware; Glass and mirrors: Rex Glass and Mirror; Kitchen and bath plumbing fixtures: Moen, Splash and Nicklas Supply; Closets, office cabinetry and window seats: Tom Ferri’s Closet Makeovers; Appliances: Sub-Zero refrigerator; Wolf range, cooktop, microwave and warming drawer; Bosch washer and dryer, supplied by Don’s Appliances and John Tisdel Fine Appliances; Cement siding: James Hardie; Hot water heater: Rannai; Garage doors: Overhead Door Company of Greater Pittsburgh; Fireplaces: Spark Modern Fires; Carpet and rugs: Bentley Prince Street; Cork flooring: Expanko; Kitchen countertops: Okite, installed by Granite Reflections; Glass countertops, bath tile and kitchen backsplash: Coverings, Etc.; Woven vinyl rugs: Chilewich; Tibetan carpets: Weisshouse; Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry: Modulo Cuccine, supplied by Weisshouse; Cabinetry installation and egg crate shelving: Carpenter Construction; Outdoor furniture: Poly-wood Furniture; Furniture: Cassina, Band B Italia, Ligne Roset, Mitchell Gold, Artek, supplied by Weisshouse; Windows: Anderson, supplied by 84 Lumber; Paint: Sherwin-Williams Extra White Pro-Green Flat; Painting: Painting Dynamics; Hardware: Corbin Russwin, Houston Starr; Doors: Mohawk Doors, Houston Starr; Window treatments: Hunter Douglas, Weisshouse; Wall hanging above fireplace: LOOM Exquisite Textiles; Hardwood floors: Aacer Flooring
ABOVE: The home overlooks Braddock, the battlefield where George Washington and General Braddock fought the French and the Indians. LEFT: The home follows universal design practices, which includes 3-foot door openings.
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