Detective Building
In Commercial
Address: 5811 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Size: 28,500 SF
Awards: Winner of a design award from the American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh
Client: Schoolhouse Electric
Architect: Moss Architects
Engineers: Tower Engineering, Atlantic Engineering Services
Landscape Architect: Langan
Consultants: Owen Gabbert, LLC.
Located in east liberty the building was originally built in 1972 as the headquarters for AAA, before becoming home to the investigative branch of Pittsburgh’s Police Bureau. Abandoned for almost a decade, the building fell into a state of disrepair before being purchased by the current owners.
The extensive building renovation for our client, Schoolhouse Electric, was to transform the interior and exterior of the formerly dilapidated Detective Building into a new Showroom, Coffee shop, and Co-working spaces on the upper three floors.
The overall design vision was to uncover the building’s potential, focusing on how best to honor the original building design and allow its existing character to shine through, while breathing new life into it. Standing proudly now as a testament of the City’s revitalization and spirit.