Pittsburgh design teams take opposite approaches to Trump’s border wall
Two Pittsburgh designers have seized the national spotlight for their designs of Trump's border wall, which couldn't be more different.
10 Apr 2017
Hot property: Peter Berndtson-designed Usonian house in Stanton Heights
Called “a house well done" by Frank Lloyd Wright, this mid-century Modernist residence is for sale in Stanton Heights, and is a steal at $115,000.
29 Aug 2016
Forest Hills considers moving Westinghouse atom smasher to new muni building
As it prepares to build a new, sustainable municipal building, officials in Forest Hills are considering bringing back a part of the borough's past: The Westinghouse atom smasher.
07 Jan 2016
Clothing that moves on its own, like performance art
“One is a fantasy of being camouflaged and not having to deal with a social situation and the other one is for intimating your boring boss who doesn’t understand you,” explains the creator.
14 Dec 2014
Allegheny County Courthouse to be restored to “its former glory”
The Allegheny County Courthouse will begin a major program of renovation with local architects Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel chosen to develop a master facilities plan for the iconic building.
12 Nov 2014
One man’s influence: a tribute to Gary Carlough
Gary Carlough was a man of many talents and an extraordinary architect. He will be remembered for his exceptional work but mostly as a genuinely nice guy who influenced so many.
02 Jul 2014
What’s next for the mid-century modern Katselas house?
Built in 1964 for his family, the Tasso Katsela-designed mid-modern house is now for sale. Some consider it a masterpiece; others a form of Brutalism. You decide. Either way it's historic and one of the few houses in Pittsburgh to win a prestigious award. Read why here.
02 Jun 2014
The Carrie Furnace is a star
The Carrie Furnace, an icon of industrial rust, is becoming a star in movies and on TV and is experiencing a cultural renaissance as a result.
09 Mar 2014