fireTOWER
fall 2008: AIAWV Jeffrey Mayfield Scholarship Winner The tower is set on an axis facing Downtown Pittsburgh and has a direct relationship with South Side. Utilizing the idea of three, the protuding triangular geometries are symbolic of the city’s past and growth to present. The geometries on the northeast side represent South Side’s growth as it still holds onto what it once was, while the southwest geometries illustrate a timeline of Pittsburgh’s industrial struggle. As each of these masses extend upward, so does the staircase. The structure serves as a poetic landmark for the community, providing symbolic identity for the area, while also functioning as a firefighters’ training facility. view looking up stairs
interior view
entrance view