Roanoke
If the home had been built, it would have become a Pittsburgh icon, connecting people and places together through metal, hills, and water. The project was live-work and although building on the site was permitted, the site was so steep that devising a viable construction strategy took extraordinary methods.
As the design continued to progress, we partnered with a neuroscience graduate and used this project to explore the impact of architecture on the human brain. The completed design aims to create a dynamic, enriching experience by applying three interwoven neuroscientific principles: biophilia, or nature-informed design; sensory engagement; and cognitive stimulation.
Details
Category: Conceptual / Unbuilt
Architecture Firm: Fisher ARCHitecture
Project Team: Eric Fisher, Principal, AIA; Alice Russell; Sean Echnat; Alexis Moffa; Emma Spatig, AIAS; Zachary Toth, AIAS
Engineers: Providence Engineering, Nathaniel Babyak - Structural Engineer, Pennsylvania Soil and Rock, Inc., Kevin Brissette - Geotechnical Engineer
Photographer: Eric Fisher
Consultants: Amelie Construction and Supply, Scott Stonecheck - Borings Consultant
Additional Information
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