The Allegheny River Project recognizes that the river fronts of the city are undervalued and under used. With a marina below, shops and restaurants in the middle, and living spaces on the top, the Allegheny River Project proposes a new way of living in Pittsburgh's urban environment. Existing office buildings from the 1980's reside on the river's edge, necessitating the placement of the project in front of them to gain access to downtown views and waterfront accessibility. The project's position is also very precise in terms of the structure of the surrounding city. The district of the Allegheny City is structured in a 9 square grid. However, the only edge that was never defined, exists in the river. The Allegheny River Project is positioned precisely on the edge of this grid, defining the edge and corner of the grid in the river. The form of the building relates to the three majestic yellow bridges that provide access to the project as well as technological issues such as daylighting and natural ventilation.
Carnegie Mellon University
Fifth Year: Urban Design
Pittsburgh, PA
