View From the Allegheny River
View From the Allegheny River

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

View from the 40th St Bridge
View from the 40th St Bridge

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

Floor Plan and Roof Framing Plan
Floor Plan and Roof Framing Plan

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

Second Floor Interior View
Second Floor Interior View

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

Site Section and Construction Sequence
Site Section and Construction Sequence

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

Site Plan
Site Plan

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

Main Lobby Interior
Interior View of Main Lobby Space

Lawrenceville Community Center

Lawrenceville, like many of Pittsburgh's riverfront neighborhoods, has an industrial past. Its accessibility to river transportation and proximity to what was once the nation's only iron producing district, it was home to the Allegheny Arsenal, a supply and manufacturing center for the Union Army during the US Civil War until a tragic accident resulted in an explosion. The rich history of the neighborhood, which hit hard times along with much of Pittsburgh as industry left town, has made it a place where an exciting revitalization is taking place. With Butler street at its core providing restaurants, shops, artist studios and galleries, many people are beginning to move back into the area. With affordable housing that allows people to renovate an old home at a reasonable cost, the New York Times described Lawrenceville recently as a go-to destination. The riverfront, which currently houses some warehouses as well as the Carnegie Mellon National Robotics Engineering Center, has walking trails along the river's edge as Pittsburgh works to reclaim its riverfront for recreation with the end of the industrial era. However, the area near the 40th Street Bridge in Lawrenceville lacks a driving force to bring people to the river. A Riverfront Community Center could be a catalyst to help revive the waterfront and help Lawrenceville in its efforts towards revitalization.

View From the Allegheny River
View from the 40th St Bridge
Floor Plan and Roof Framing Plan
Second Floor Interior View
Site Section and Construction Sequence
Site Plan
Main Lobby View