StradaSummer 2007

Windom Hill Place, South Side Slopes

Situated on the South Side slopes, Windom Hill has both a sweeping view of the city skyline and an intimate overlook of South Side rooftops and steeples. Inspired by hillside homes in Budapest and Prague, the site provides a quiet sanctuary; high enough on the hill to be removed from the bustle of historic East Carson Street, but close enough to still be part of the lively community. Floor to ceiling windows and a fourth floor deck give the feeling of unfettered space, yet the interiors are scaled for comfortable domestic living.

Built for energy efficiency, each town home incorporates sustainable design elements such as day lighting, construction waste management, local materials, and low emitting finishes.

Four of the eight planned units are complete, with construction beginning on the second phase.

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Riverside Mews: Model Open

Riverside Mews, 48 luxury town houses located on the south shore of the Monagahela is a green companion project to Windom Hill Place. Built by Green Development Company and designed by Strada and Perkins Eastman, Riverside Mews compliments the rich architectural heritage of the South Side while creating a unique, modern design and beautiful, light-filled living spaces.

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Alan J. Cuteri, AIA presented “Contract Documents for Design & Construction Services: Be careful what you change!” in April 2007 at KAPPA, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford.

Blackbird Artist Lofts, designed by John A. Martine, AIA, received an ABC 2006 Excellence in Construction Award. Blackbird is a mixed-used complex with residential lofts and first floor retail in Lawrenceville.

Michael A. Stern, ASLA has been appointed Chair of the Pittsburgh Historic Review Commission. Michael was appointed for a two-year term by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl.

Edward A. Shriver, Jr., AIA, moderated a panel discussion of “The Big Box and the Big City: Re-Imaging the Urban Department Store-Future Trends” at the ICSC Spring Conference in May.