STEEL MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH

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Figure Ground Map of Pittsburgh, PA. REd section represents the site of this museum.

Exisiting Site near Fort Pitt

Material Samples

Programmatic Noise Levels

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Programmatic Matrix Study

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Program Matrix

The darker in value lines represent more important connections between programmatic elements.

Form Creation during Concept Development: Rectangular form (most efficient shape) rotated to optimal orientation (8-12 degrees off the east west axis) and then push and pulled to create views and engage landscape.

Step One: Rectanglular Form which is the most efficient shape in this climate zone.

Step Two: Rotate form to Optiimal building angle which is around 8-12 degrees off the east west axis

Step Three: Stack floors to maximize exterior surface area and minimize building footprint.

Step Four: Push and Pull form to create opportunities for views and to engage landscape.

Step Five: Remove Sections for atrium and outdoor cafe area to bring in natural light further into the structure.

Step Six: Wave like steel structure to create a transition of landscape to structure.

Step Seven: Secondary steel structure and angled glazing system added to create building envelope.

Step Eight: Connect Building to surroundings through site plan development (through incorporating major nodes, projection lines, views, circulation around at to site, and prevailing winds.)

Step Nine: Secondary Skin system added to shade building through a responsive mechanical aperture system that cycles through various steps throughout the day and throughout the year.