17 Brilliant Ave. |
Architect Pittsburgh, PA 15215 |
(412) 784-8590 |
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This building was in terrible condition when we started, quite nearly a tear down. It had been vacant for many years. However, it only made sense to work with the existing structure because of zoning restrictions and the difficulties of demolition. There are two buildings, the front frame structure and a rear brick structure, which were joined by dilapidated center section. We demolished the center section and replaces it with a circulation core with stairs and elevator. The frame portion in front had to be restructured form the floors and walls on out. The finished product houses a Yoga Studio & Wellness Center on the second & third floor and a Health food restaurant on the first floor of the front building. The rear portion includes offices for businesses on the first & second floors. The old alley between this and the adjacent building was made into a brick court with seating for the restaurant and ramp access to the middle entrance.
This building was in terrible condition when we started, quite nearly a tear down. It had been vacant for many years. However, it only made sense to work with the existing structure because of zoning restrictions and the difficulties of demolition. There are two buildings, the front frame structure and a rear brick structure, which were joined by dilapidated center section. We demolished the center section and replaces it with a circulation core with stairs and elevator. The frame portion in front had to be restructured form the floors and walls on out. The finished product houses a Yoga Studio & Wellness Center on the second & third floor and a Health food restaurant on the first floor of the front building. The rear portion includes offices for businesses on the first & second floors. The old alley between this and the adjacent building was made into a brick court with seating for the restaurant and ramp access to the middle entrance.