Desmone - Higher Education Experience

Our qualifications for

Higher Education.

DESMONE COMPANY PROFILE

Designed to Thrive.

BACKGROUND

Great design is inspired by vision. We design buildings and spaces that allow people to thrive – physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Our unique service journey is rooted in effective delivery strategies and informed by principles of health and wellness. We believe that healthy spaces lead to healthy people, and healthy people lead to a healthy world.

Desmone is organized into 7 design studios. We aim to complete projects by adopting principles found in the “agile” methodology. This methodology allows us to scale our human resources as project demands increase while maintaining a relationship with the team the client starts the project with.

The Visioning process discovers who you are, regardless of project size. In various forms of data collection, we uncover your unique motivations for the project and empower all participants to communicate their emotional, financial and spatial goals. Together, we create a strategy which serves as the foundation for all phases of the design process, promotes quick decision making, and has a profound effect on the ultimate form of the project.

DESIGN

We bring the best versions of your vision to life through 3D modeling, computer rendering, and augmented and virtual reality tools. As you select your favorite designs, we integrate all necessary infrastructure and building codes to make your project safe, pleasing and high performing.

By leveraging the data points that established your vision, we collaborate with you to form a plan around meeting your optimal schedule, budget, and design styles. We explore multiple design strategies to ensure you have a plan which best meets your project goals and gives form to your vision.

It’s time to bring your vision to life. We work closely with builders, construction managers, and vendors to ensure your project meets your intended design goals, performance attributes, budget and schedule. The construction of a building can be complex and may bring unexpected challenges and opportunities. We provide support in bridging the gap between design and construction to make sure your design and vision is being built correctly.

THRIVE

Building performance and wellness are core to our entire design process. It is not only important that your building is performing correctly once it is turned over, but that it continues doing so over time. To promote optimal health for the occupants of your space and energy use for your building, we provide WELL, LEED and other sustainability services; quality assurance and performance monitoring of systems; and one-year warranty walkthroughs to make sure your space is doing what we intended it to.

THE DESMONE APPROACH

DESIGNED TO THRIVE: HEALTH & WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT

TWO DOUGHBOY SQUARE - OUR OFFICES

Desmone Architects designed Two Doughboy Square to be the first WELL Certified Gold private office in the Western PA region. We can leverage our experience to incorporate wellness features into all projects we take on. For reference of how we achieved this, the diagram below outlines the principles incorporated into our own space.

WELL BUILDING STANDARDS

A. WATER

• Filtration and treatment

• Water quality testing

• Hydration promotion

C. NOURISHMENT

• Hand washing

• Dietary accomodations

• Mindful eating spaces

E. MIND

• Adaptable spaces

• Celebration of culture

• Policies for peace of mind

G. AIR

• Ventilation and filtration

• Air quality testing

• Detailed cleaning plan

B. LIGHT

• Rhythmic Circadian design

• Glare control

• Views to exterior

D. COMFORT

• Accessible design

• Acoustic solutions

• Thermal zoning

F. FITNESS

• Prominent stairways

• Activity promotion

• Bicycle accommodations

“Desmone’s WELL Certified Gold office provides innovative workspaces across more than 15,000 square feet. The space focuses on biophilic design, circadian lighting solutions, cleanliness and hand washing protocols, as well as holistic health and mental wellness strategies. As a local resident myself, it’s awesome to see the space highly regarded throughout the community.”

— Shalini Ramesh, WELL Building Institute

EXPERIENCE

Project Types.

Higher Education

Coover Hall | California Univeristy of Pennsylvania • 2019

CCAC Workforce & Culinary Training Center | CCAC • Ongoing

Edinboro Learning Commons | Edinboro University • 2017

Edinboro Van Houten Dining Hall | Edinboro University • 2018

IUP Culinary Arts | Indiana University of Pennsylvania • Ongoing

University of Pittsburgh Student Union | University of Pittsburgh • 2010

CAL U Adamson Stadium | California University of Pennsylvania • 2010

Westmoreland County Community College | WCCC • 2022

Student Housing / Multi-Family

Bridge on Forbes | Pinecrest, LLC • 2019

Brewer’s Block | RDC • Ongoing

The Park Apartments | Somera Road • Ongoing

Bolivar Road Apartments | Somera Road • Ongoing

Historic / Adaptive Reuse

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville | Century Equities • 2019

The Industrialist | HRI Properties • 2021

Office / Tech Spaces

2 Dougboy Square | Desmone • 2019

Alloy 26 | Faros Properties • 2016

Motional | Aptiv • 2020

Beauty Shoppe | The Beauty Shoppe • 2020

iDL Matthew’s | Matthews International • 2013

Carnegie Robotics | RIDC • 2016

*Full case study list available at desmone.com

HIGHER EDUCATION

Coover Hall.

CLIENT

California University of Pennsylvania

California, PA SERVICES

OVERVIEW

Originally built in the 1930s, Coover Hall educated and trained students to work in the drafting, metal-working and auto mechanics industries. As the world approaches its fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), California University of Pennsylvania aimed to transform the facility for students studying mechatronics engineering technology, industrial technology, art/ graphic design and technology education, where students can work with 3D printers, laser engravers, a digital flatbed cutter and a small-format CNC milling machine.

$9,000,000

AREA

41,000 sq. ft

START DATE

April, 2016

END DATE

July, 2019

Established

Collaborative

Future-Thinking

Humanist

Coover Hall is one of the most modern facilities in the region and is home to an automated controls lab, fluids lab, heavy fabrication lab, jewelry/ metals studio, printmaking studio, sculpture/3D design studio, senior projects labs, STEM/clean prototyping lab and strength-of-materials lab. The Coover Hall transformation will inspire generations of students to create a better world through innovation.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Workforce Development Training Center.

CLIENT

Community College of Allegheny County

LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES Envison Plan Design Execute Thrive

PROJECTED COST

$30,000,000

AREA

60,000 est. sq. ft

START DATE September, 2017

END DATE

Ongoing - Estimated completion 2023

Established

Future-Thinking

Health & Wellness

Personable

Collaborative

OVERVIEW

The 30 Million Workforce Development & Training center will be an addition to CCAC’s Allegheny campus which is part of one of the oldest and most culturally significant neighborhoods of the City of Pittsburgh. The juxtaposition of locating a 21st century workforce training center on the site of old “Millionaires Row” conveys an incredible story, not just about the North Side, but about the rapidly evolving economy of Western Pennsylvania. The Workforce Development & Training Center will add another chapter to this story by providing learning environments that readily adapt to constantly evolving industries and technologies.

The new building will offer programs in culinary arts, advanced manufacturing and information technology. The goal of this center is to match skills with high-demand jobs to prepare students for the workforce of the future. The construction is expected to complete by Fall 2022. The new building will feature shared classrooms, collaboration space and an innovation lab, as well as an outdoor plaza with seating and a penthouse level. Desmone has designed a LEED Silver project that celebrates CCAC’s commitment to sustainable development and that contributes to the initiatives of the Pittsburgh 2030 District. The brick and limestone building will have two first-floor entrances and, because of the sloping site, one third-floor entrance.

Edinboro Learning Commons.

CLIENT

Edinboro University

LOCATION

Edinboro, PA

SERVICES

Envision Plan Design

Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$1,100,000

AREA

12,515 sq. ft

START DATE

October, 2015

END DATE

January, 2017

Established

OVERVIEW

Edinboro University Learning Commons is an interior renovation of 12,515 SF on the second floor of the Baron Forness Library. Spaces included within the renovation are the Writing Center, Test Center, Career and Adult Student Services, International Student Services, associated offices, a conference room, and a shared tutoring and classroom space complete with a folding partition.

The renovation will have all new finishes and ceiling treatments thr oughout to provide a modern ambience. The wall separating the Learning Commons and Library serves as a feature wall to create a playful space with added color. Glazing was used within the feature wall to provide transparency between the learning commons space and Library.

Humanist

Personable

HIGHER EDUCATION

Van Houten Dining Hall.

CLIENT

Edinboro University

LOCATION

Edinboro, PA

SERVICES

Plan Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$587,041

AREA

12,000 sq. ft

START DATE

December, 2016

END DATE

January, 2018

Adaptable

Future-Thinking

Personable

OVERVIEW

Edinboro University Van Houten Dining Hall is a 12,000 square feet dining facility. This facility serves as the main dining facility on campus which seats 345 students, in addition this facility has a media lounge and other collaborative seating spaces for students. To ssure that the facility was ready for the spring semester, the team worked within a tight timeline and schedule, the facility was completed on time.

HIGHER EDUCATION

IUP Culinary Arts.

CLIENT

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

LOCATION

Puxsutwaney, PA

SERVICES

Envision Plan

Design Execute Thrive

PROJECTED COST

$18,500,000

AREA 40,000 sq. ft

START DATE May, 2019

END DATE Ongoing

Adaptable

OVERVIEW

Desmone recently completed the pre-planning for a new culinary school expansion for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Puxsutwaney branch campus. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts is recognized nationwide for its high quality.

The 40,000 square foot project includes five separate teaching kitchens, one bakeshop, full service fine dining mock restaurant, lecture halls, offices, student spaces and other culinary ancillary spaces. The project is currently undergoing fundraising is hopeful to begin construction in 2023.

Humanist

Creative

HIGHER EDUCATION

William Pitt Student Union.

CLIENT University of Pittsburgh

LOCATION Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES Envision Plan Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST $10,500,000

AREA 9,560 sq. ft

START DATE

March, 2008

END DATE

October, 2010

Knowledgable

OVERVIEW

In October 2010, Desmone Architects completed the renovation to the entire 9th Floor of the William Pitt Student Union at the University of Pittsburgh. Originally constructed in 1897 as the Schenley Hotel, the 9th floor is now used by Residence Life, Pitt Arts and Student Volunteer Outreach. Renovations include offices for these programs, study lounge and conference room.

Humanist

National

Future-Thinking Wellness

HIGHER EDUCATION

CAL U Adamson Stadium.

CLIENT

California University of PA

LOCATION California, PA

SERVICES

Envison Plan

Design

Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$1,900,000

AREA

1,600 sq. ft / 6500 seats

START DATE

January, 2009

END DATE

October, 2010

Established

Collaborative

OVERVIEW

Desmone worked with California University of PA to complete renovations at Adamson Stadium in Roadman park. included in the project was the design of a new state of the art concession facility which is able to serve 3,000 people during events. The new concession facility included two fast serve grab and go lines with check out stations and a line production kitchen which included over $150,000 worth of kitchen equipment.

Westmoreland County Community College.

CLIENT

Westmoreland County

Community College

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envison Plan

Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$6,861,000

AREA

22,000 sq. ft

START DATE 2021

END DATE 2022

National Knowledgeable Established

OVERVIEW

Desmone is working with Westmoreland County Community College to design a new general education branch campus in Indiana Pennsylvania. The new educational building is 22,000 square feet, 14,000 of which Westmoreland County Community College will occupy. The new facility which is replacing their aged, outdated and outgrown facility near by includes six smart classrooms, two high-tech computer labs, manufacturing lab, as well as chemistry and biology laboratories. The largest program to be housed in the new facility is for WCCC’s associate degree Nursing program which provides the academic and clinical preparation to start a career in entry-level nursing positions.

Upon completion of the associate degree program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for the RN (NCLEX-RN) leading to the licensure to practice nursing.In addition, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) can continue to climb the career ladder by enrolling in the Nursing Advanced Standing to AAS for LPNs Program. The space allocation for the program includes a new nursing simulation lab, allied health lab, lecture spaces and ancillary teaching labs.

Bridge on Forbes.

CLIENT

Pinecrest, LLC

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, Pa

SERVICES

Design Execute Thrive ACTUAL COST

$48,060,000

AREA

301,107 sq. ft

START DATE

May, 2018

END DATE

August, 2019

OVERVIEW

The building consists of 197-units, 489-beds, on-site covered structured parking with 148-spaces, a fitness center overlooking the city, and an outdoor courtyard. Performing both Architecture and Interior Design Services, Desmone designed a mix of 3-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom and studio apartments that optimized floor area utilization while maintaining generous public spaces for residents.

The design maximizes buildable use of the site while providing ample natural light into the interior spaces and the two central third-floor courtyards. Capitalizing on a strictly limited budget, the design team worked throughout the project to strategize primary locations for investment into finishes and furniture while finding high quality design.

The student residents will also benefit from the unique amenity of individual and collaborative work spaces for their studies, solutions with cost effective materials. The student residents will also benefit from the unique amenity of individual and collaborative work spaces for their studies.

Adaptable

Knowledgeable

Humanist

Personable

Collaborative

RESIDENTIAL: MULTI-FAMILY

Brewers Block.

DEVELOPER/OWNER

RDC, Commonwealth

Development Partners

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envision Plan

Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST $80,000,000

AREA

447,000 sq. ft

START DATE December, 2019

END DATE Under Construction

Est. completion September, 2023

OVERVIEW

Brewers Block is located at the convergence of 3 Pittsburgh neighborhoods, next to Pittsburgh’s oldest brewery, and once home to Sunshine Biscuit Company, which was built in 1917.

Brewers Block will consist of 377 market rate units across three residential buildings (2 new ground up buildings and 1 renovation), 2,300 SF of groundfloor retail space over 40,000 SF of indoor/outdoor amenity space and Pittsburgh’s first privately funded Activated Alley. The Project will have 316 garage parking spaces and over 100 bicycle storage units.

The development utilizes ample courtyard and green space to promote healthy activities and interaction, while combining public and private spaces for socialization and reflection. The Project also includes the renovation of an existing warehouse structure to accommodate new apartment units and rooftop pool deck.

Collaborative

Knowledgeable

RESIDENTIAL:

The Park (Southside Works Apartments).

DEVELOPER/OWNER

Somera Road

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envision Plan Design

Execute

Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$62,000,000

AREA

508,740 sq. ft

Building Area: 349,919 SF

START DATE

August, 2020

END DATE

Est. completion May 2024

OVERVIEW

The Park, a new multi-family mixed-use project will be a landmark building for the Southside Works. The project activates the surrounding site, reinforces the connection to the river and trail, and enhances the neighborhood’s vitality with its innovative approach to a “live-work-play” development. The project introduces 246 units as well as offering tenants a wide range of functions and entertainment options, such as a rooftop pool, curated remote work spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, and a new fitness and meditation center.

The building massing responds to the natural form of the site and celebrates the city skyline’s views to the west, hillside bluffs of Oakland to the north, wooded slopes to the south and the river. The building includes outdoor amenity terraces with direct access to the adjacent South Shore Riverfront Park and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. Some apartment units are directly accessible from the heritage trail giving the residents a unique experience. The Park will be a vibrant addition to the Southside Works neighborhood.

RESIDENTIAL: MULTI-FAMILY

Bolivar Road Apartments.

CLIENT

Somera Road

LOCATION Cleveland, OH

SERVICES

Envison

Plan

Design

Execute Thrive ACTUAL COST

$47,000,000

AREA 273,000 sq. ft

START DATE October, 2022

END DATE Ongoing

Adaptable

Knowledgeable

Humanist

Personable

Collaborative

OVERVIEW

The seven-story, 273,000 square-foot building is planned to have a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units in the heart of the Gateway District, sandwiched between Erie Court and Bolivar Road.

The lower floors would be primarily parking and resident amenities with the chance with upper floors looking over the cemetery and towards the ballpark. The front of the building would sit along the Bolivar Road sidewalk while the back of the building would be broken up, allowing different views for residents. Amenities such as the pool deck, party room, and fitness center are all prominent spaces within the building.

HISTORIC / ADAPTIVE REUSE

TRYP by Wyndham

CLIENT

Century Equities

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA SERVICES

OVERVIEW

TRYP Hotel occupies a 100-year-old vocational school building in the heart of Pittsburgh’s vibrant Lawrenceville neighborhood. The TRYP Team’s vision resulted in the first large-scale development to truly echo the diversity found in Lawrenceville.

Each TRYP hotel’s design and amenities are an extension of the place it calls home. Although there were many challenges and obstacles that came with repurposing the old infrastructure of the Washington Trade School, the design team was inspired by Century’s vision of a boutique hotel reflective of the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

60,000 sq. ft

START DATE

January, 2016

END DATE

June, 2019

Creative

Humanist

National

Personable

Collaborative

Influences of Lawrenceville’s history and inviting design were incorporated into several areas of the building including the patio, interior colors, and a recreation of the original 1930s floor plan. The original design and play on colors and texture enhance the hometown and neighborhood feel of the hotel.

The rear Shop Building along Almond Way was removed as well as the Auditorium/Gymnasium Annex which was part of the 1930s building along 40th Street. By removing these buildings, a new corner entry was designed to access the hotel lobby creating a vehicular drop off and parking for hotel guests.

The original details of the historic building have been preserved with care and, combined with the work of local artisans, provide a true neighborhood experience. The building’s story unfolds around every corner. Century Equities partnered with Desmone and other local designers, chefs, and artists to create a new Lawrenceville standard in a historic landmark.

HISTORIC / ADAPTIVE REUSE

The Industrialist.

OVERVIEW

Pittsburgh, PA

Two hundred sixty feet high, typical of turn-of-the-century skyscrapers, this 1902 work by Osterling is highly ornamented with alternating bands of reddish-brown brick and white terra cotta. The top looks like a Venetian palace, with a massive cornice, stone balconies, and an elegant colonnade. The Arrott Building is currently under construction to be transformed into a 19 story hotel while preserving all of the beautiful features of the building, with 124 guest rooms and suites featuring brass fixtures and luxe textiles.

AREA

93,000 sq. ft

START DATE

September, 2018

END DATE

June, 2021

Established

Collaborative

Humanist

Personable

Creative

The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection pays homage to Pittsburgh, PA, a city synonymous with grit and innovation. A crafted bold hotel experience based on imaginative amenities and authentic service. The Industrialist boasts vibrant social spaces like the lobby lounge, 1,200 square feet of meeting space, fitness center and the Rebel Room, a modern restaurant influenced by downtown movers and shakers.

2 Doughboy Square.

OVERVIEW

Two Doughboy Square, the former Pennsylvania National Bank Building, has been the home to Desmone since 1993. When Desmone relocated its offices to the Lawrenceville neighborhood, at a time it had fallen into an economic depression as a result of manufacturing decline. Slated for demolition, Desmone renovated and then occupied the historic Pennsylvania National Bank building (erected 1902) while partnering with local economic development corporations to assist in the revival of the surrounding community.

Nearly 30 years later, Lawrenceville has rebounded into a thriving cultural, economic, and inclusive neighborhood. After outgrowing the original 7,500 square foot headquarters, as a result of growth, Desmone planned a 15,000 SF office addition and renovation to the historic bank building. The progress of the Lawrenceville neighborhood, and Desmone’s commitment to design that helps people thrive, made the pursuit of WELL Gold Certification was a natural fit. The Desmone’s office location in Pittsburgh embodies the region’s ability to remake and revitalize itself.

11.8% AREA 16,500 sq. ft

START DATE May, 2018

END DATE July, 2019

Knowledgable

Two Doughboy Square is the first WELL Certified Gold building in Pittsburgh and one of just six WELL Certified spaces in Pennsylvania.

Created through seven years of rigorous research and development working with leading physicians, scientists, and industry professionals, the WELL Building Standard is a performance-based certification system that marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based scientific research. Two Doughboy Square earned the distinction based on seven categories of building performance — Air, Water, Light, Nourishment, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind.

Humanist

National

Future-Thinking Wellness

Alloy 26.

CLIENT Faros Properties

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envison Plan Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$1,500,000

AREA

50,000 sq. ft

START DATE

May, 2015

END DATE

June, 2016

Adaptable

OVERVIEW

“Strength in Numbers” Alloy 26 is a cutting edge 50,000 square-foot coworking space located in Allegheny Commons on the North Side of Pittsburgh. The over-arching goal of this project was to help our local entrepreneurs thrive.

Alloy 26 is located in the heart of “Nova Place” on Pittsburgh’s North Side. The history of Nova Place is one that can be found in many cities across the US. Built in the 1950’s, this complex, once called Allegheny Center, was created to revitalize Pittsburgh’s historic Allegheny City.

The complex housed 2 professional buildings, 4 high rise apartment buildings, and eventually a shopping mall. By the 1990’s many of the mall’s stores were closing and the mall began to transform into an office complex, but building never fully regained its identity as an active center for commerce.

With the introduction of Alloy 26 into the mall building, the plan is to harbor Pittsburgh’s burgeoning high tech entrepreneur and creative community in their early stages of development so they can eventually grow an move into other areas of Nova Place. Alloy 26 thus becomes the source for future regeneration for the complex.

Humanist

Personable

Future-Thinking Creative

Motional Driveless Vehicles.

CLIENT

Aptiv

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envison

Plan

Design

Execute

Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$7,655,000

AREA

65,850 sq. ft

START DATE September, 2018

END DATE January, 2020

National

Future-Thinking

Humanist

Personable

OVERVIEW

Motional, an autonomous vehicle company was operating out of three separate buildings. The goal in moving to Mill 19 was to consolidate all 200 engineers under one roof. Aptiv is one of three tenants in the three-story structure constructed under the steel skeleton of Mill 19, a former bar mill. Relocation to Mill 19 gives them the opportunity to potentially double the size of that team in the coming years, so potentially to go from 200 here to up to 400 engineers.

The scope of this project was to complete an interior renovation into an ideal space for this company. To ensure a successful outcome it was important to work with multiple teams to create an environment that fosters collaboration and rapid workplace demands. The space includes multiple conference spaces, intriguing graphics and an open office area which includes workstations, open collaboration booths, phone rooms, various huddle and meeting rooms, and a snack grab-n-go.

Beyond the workstations is a large kitchen, catering community station, and social lounge to support office mobility and camaraderie among employees. It was important for the space to promote an atmosphere where employees can continue to transform the future of transportation worldwide.

The Beauty Shoppe.

CLIENT

The Beauty Shoppe

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envison Plan

Design

Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST $1,000,000

AREA 30,000 sq. ft

START DATE

May, 2018

END DATE June, 2020

Adaptable

OVERVIEW

This project involved renovating an existing automotive building to a coworking space. The design is inspired by the vision of The Beauty Shoppe and the preservation of the historic qualities the building possesses. While repurposing the old infrastructure, the design team was able to create a modern industrial space. To celebrate the vibrant Lawrenceville neighborhood, large window openings were included to provide an abundance of natural light while connecting the users to the community.

Humanist

Personable

Future-Thinking Creative

iDL Matthews.

CLIENT Matthews International LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES

Envision Plan Design Execute Thrive

ACTUAL COST

$3,000,000

AREA

62,000 sq. ft

START DATE

July, 2011

END DATE

August, 2013

Collaborative

Future-Thinking

Humanist

Attentive

Creative

OVERVIEW

Matthews International has occupied the building on Penn Avenue for over 50 years, but this project came at a critical time for the organization. The company was shifting focus, adding and merging departments and expanding their vision. This renovation was to be reflective of not only those changes but a benchmark for future endeavors. We were challenged to design an environment that is immediately inspiring yet a canvas for the designers to showcase their ongoing work. Instead of simply designing an empty box, we created an extremely flexible backdrop that could transform for various uses and showcase the client’s work. Key design factors of this project were to express the personality of each division of the company, increase natural light throughout all spaces, salvage existing materials, add transitional areas to accommodate various numbers of people, and remain fully operational during the renovation.

Carnegie Robotics.

OVERVIEW

Pittsburgh, PA

SERVICES Envision Plan Design Execute Thrive ACTUAL COST $4,500,000 AREA

45,000 sq. ft

START DATE

January, 2014

END DATE

June, 2016

Collaborative

Future-Thinking

Humanist

Attentive

Creative

We partnered with RIDC and Carnegie Robotics to transform a building in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood into a world-class robotics innovation and production facility.

The former Heppenstall Steel Mill once located in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh once forged countless axels, shafts and propellers from 1889 until 1979. After 30 years of the site being defunct, the majority of the site was demolished however, one building remained - a 29,000 square foot high-bay building with heavy cranes. Carnegie Robotics wanted a space that could not be duplicated in new construction.

While minimal changes were made to the exterior of the building, converting an ex-factory building into a high-tech robotics facility brings unexpected conditions and hurdles, but from the start, the design team truly understood the problems they were trying to solve when transforming this building.

The design team added more windows for offices and fiberglass roof panels to allow light to filter into the building. A new “building within a building” was then constructed, containing three 8,000-square-foot levels. The result is a blend of old large-scale industrial space with highly functional tech space and a large degree of flexibility.

Ultimately, the Carnegie Robotics needed space to design, build and test its products. The success of this project accomplishes that. Since moving into their new home, Carnegie Robotics has won clients, recruited new employees, and continues to do the great work they do.

UNIVERSITIES WE’VE WORKED WITH

California University of Pennsylvania: 58 projects

Carnegie Mellon University: 22 projects

Community College of Allegheny County: 4 projects

Clarion University: 13 projects

Duquesne University: 18 projects

Edinboro University: 12 projects

Indiana University of Pennsylvania: 15 projects

TESTIMONIALS & REFERENCES

ROBERT THORN

Vice President for Admin and Finance

California University of Pennsylvania

“Coover Hall represents a significant investment in our instructional core. It has been transformed into a state-of-the-art facility that enhances hands-on learning opportunities at Cal U.”

LaRoche University: 2 projects

University of Pittsburgh: 26

Robert Morris University: 2 projects

Seton Hill University: 8 projects

West Virginia University: 15 projects

Westmoreland County Community College: 1 project

Slippery Rock University: 2 projects

LYLE

SANSOUCIE

Manager of Facilities Projects and Quality Assurance Edinboro

University of Pennsylvania

814.732.2826 • lsansoucie@edinboro.edu

JEFFREY AMOS

Assistant

Director,

Planning and Construction

California University of Pennsylvania

724.938.1656 • amos@calu.edu

COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY

We believe that through serving & inspiring others to be their best, we will achieve our best.

Charles “Luke” Desmone Scholarship at Penn State University in the Department of Architecture: This endowed scholarship shall be given to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Architecture who have a demonstrated financial need for funds to meet their necessary college expenses.

Annual education donations to:

Carnegie Mellon University

Central Catholic High School

Provident Charter School

Sarah Heinz House

Heinz History Center