LOCATION: PITTSBURGH, PA
SIZE: 4840 sf (UNDER AC)
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The client for this single family home in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA approached us after seeing the Thatch House and the Brillhart House – looking to riff on the idea of creating a natural environment for living in a more northern climate. Because the home is located relatively close to the street, we designed a breezeblock screen (in lieu of shutters) with a winter entry garden beyond to create added depth to the facade as well as provide light and privacy.
Drawing material references from its location in Pittsburgh, the house is clad in CorTen metal siding and uses exposed concrete for the tie beams and columns. The natural patina of the rusted steel and concrete and the immediate visual connections with the front entry garden and back yard alike offer a design solution that feels deeply connected to the local environment.
General Contractor: IBS Builds – Scott Burkey, Jeffrey Yates, Bill Rudolph
Local Architect of Record: Michael Graybrook
Interior Design: Stacy Weiss and Stan Adamik of Weisshouse
Front Facade
Front Facade
Front Facade
Skylight
Winter Garden
Front Facade
Front Facade
Front Facade
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Front Facade
Site Plan
First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan
Structural Axon
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Exploded Axon