PITTSBURGH | Tower at PNC Plaza | 545 FT / 166 M | 32 FLOORS

[Austinlee]

Originally Posted by bmust71

Here is what i dont understand about this building: It is under construction and we still don't know, 1, the OFFICIAL height, and 2, the shape. Half the renderings show an oval shape and then the others show a rectangular, square shape. Maybe these have been released and i just dont know about them.

The best that I can tell, it will have a rounded front (looking at it from 3PNC, for example) and the opposite side will have 1 or 2 square sides so I think it is both. Remember this tower features a passive air cooling shaft as tal as the building. Perhaps this is what creates the odd shape?
Also remember the building will not be square (90 degrees) to Wood St. It is going to be at an angle. I think the final shape and design and stance of this building is going to be extremely unique. This is not gonna be your average bland office tower.

I'm just speculating because I have pondered these points as well. It's going to be somewhat of a suprise as it rises.

[bmust71]

Originally Posted by Austinlee

The best that I can tell, it will have a rounded front (looking at it from 3PNC, for example) and the opposite side will have 1 or 2 square sides so I think it is both. Remember this tower features a passive air cooling shaft as tal as the building. Perhaps this is what creates the odd shape?
Also remember the building will not be square (90 degrees) to Wood St. It is going to be at an angle. I think the final shape and design and stance of this building is going to be extremely unique. This is not gonna be your average bland office tower.

I'm just speculating because I have pondered these points as well. It's going to be somewhat of a suprise as it rises.

so thats what that giant rectangular thing is, i was wondering what that was especially when looking at the rendering from market square.

I agree, it will be exciting to see this thing rise and the design start to pan out. This is the first skyscraper (not counting pnc3) that i have seen rise in Pittsburgh in my life, can't wait!

[TechTalkGuy]

Not many new developments for Pittsburgh.
You guys have it rough up there.

[GeneW]

The Tower wins a green building award from The American Institute of Architects. (via)

[Wiz Khalifa]

Originally Posted by fish

Not many new developments for Pittsburgh.
You guys have it rough up there.

Yeah we lost our #1 industry after using our resources for decades to help build up other places like nyc. Of course our repayment was being laughed at by those same places for being a declining rust belt — hole for the past 30 years.

However, now we are finally starting to focus on building ourselves up and not caring about what everyone else thinks, which means very positive and exciting times are ahead!

[TechTalkGuy]

Well, at least your landmark skyline is getting a new tower!

[Ibanesse]

Originally Posted by Wiz Khalifa

Yeah we lost our #1 industry after using our resources for decades to help build up other places like nyc. Of course our repayment was being laughed at by those same places for being a declining rust belt — hole for the past 30 years.

However, now we are finally starting to focus on building ourselves up and not caring about what everyone else thinks, which means very positive and exciting times are ahead!

Come now, I really don't think "fish" meant anything derogatory by that. It was just an observation, by someone used to the breakneck speed of developments in a megacity like New York, that it must be hard to be a skyscraper fan in a small-to-medium sized city like Pittsburgh, with few new developments. I assure you, many of us here in New York, including myself, are fans of Pittsburgh, and proud of how one of America's most important industrial centers of the past has reinvented itself so wonderfully, especially when compared to other "Foundry" cities that have virtually crumbled. Admittedly, I'm a bit biased, since my mother is from Pittsburgh originally, but I have heard many others here express high opinions of the place, especially if they have had the opportunity to visit.

One thing about Pittsburgh I am not a fan of, however, is the closed-minded, angry "homerism" so common there. You're engaging in some of that right now, so cool off, take five, and inhale one of those glorious Primanti sandwiches of yours.

Now, with that said, with this new tower added into the mix, just how much of Downtown Pittsburgh belongs to PNC at this point? Aren't they, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, and Point Park University, the three biggest land owners in the Pittsburgh CBD now? That's quite a shift from just a decade ago.

[Evergrey]

don't feed the troll, Wiz Khalifa

[ShooFlyPie]

If you really are into building design you would be looking at the number of sustainable buildings Pittsburgh has been cranking out over the years as well. Only simple minds notice Skyscrapers only.

[Gilamonster]

[Johnland]

Originally Posted by Gilamonster

I just realized the condos at Piatt Place are directly across the street from the new PNC tower. That'd be great to have a condo looking out on the new, green tower when complete. Sort of like when I looked at condos in the Carlyle a while back and loved how those units looked out on the Arrott Building and had PPG views.

[Urbana]

A publication by Gensler on the project.

It is now only 32 stories and has some significant design changes.

Check out the link for tons of new renderings and info.

http://du.gensler.com/vol4/pnc/#/

[Urbana]

Image credit: Gensler

[TechTalkGuy]

Those renders make the other (older) towers look so old.

[PittsburghPA]

I wish this building was taller.

these new renderings make it look stumpy.

[TechTalkGuy]

You're right!
It's not like there are towers being built all the time.
Pittsburgh rarely gets a skyscraper added to their skyline, so that's what makes this tower so important.

For those of us who are skyscraper fans, we welcome this tower to the Pittsburgh skyline.

[Wheelingman04]

How tall is it? Why is it such a secret?

[Austinlee]

Originally Posted by PittsburghPA

I wish this building was taller.

these new renderings make it look stumpy.

You just said the same sentence that appears in EVERY single thread for EVERY single new tower in every city. There's no point is pining for bigger.

[Austinlee]

Originally Posted by Wiz Khalifa

Yeah we lost our #1 industry after using our resources for decades to help build up other places like nyc. Of course our repayment was being laughed at by those same places for being a declining rust belt — hole for the past 30 years.

First of all, Pittsburgh was way too dependant on one industry for too long. Every industry evolves and spread out over time. Our city had to diversify at some point. The mark of a great city is surviving and thriving throughout multiple generations, industries and economic climates.
We are doing that and emerging stronger than ever. Pittsburgh is a global innovation center that is standing the test of time and the harsh competition of globalization that we helped to foster.

Originally Posted by Ibanesse

Come now, I really don't think "fish" meant anything derogatory by that. It was just an observation, by someone used to the breakneck speed of developments in a megacity like New York, that it must be hard to be a skyscraper fan in a small-to-medium sized city like Pittsburgh, with few new developments. I assure you, many of us here in New York, including myself, are fans of Pittsburgh, and proud of how one of America's most important industrial centers of the past has reinvented itself so wonderfully, especially when compared to other "Foundry" cities that have virtually crumbled.
One thing about Pittsburgh I am not a fan of, however, is the closed-minded, angry "homerism" so common there. You're engaging in some of that right now, so cool off, take five, and inhale one of those glorious Primanti sandwiches of yours.

Trying to apply your blanket statement of "angry homerism" is about as ignorant and annoying as saying that "One thing I hate about New York is the rich, one percenter stuck up attitude that of New Yorkers". That is just as stupid. There are hard working and innovative people from all backgrounds in all cities. It's ridiculous to make blanket statements about any cities.
And your attempt to pander to this thread with a Primanti's reference is asinine as well since that is not even close to the best representation of Pittsburgh cuisine.


All our great cities are connected. People are the same wherever you go. Let's not forget that.

[Austinlee]

Awesome Urbana. Thanks for posting. There are also 3 youtube videos in that link that talk about some of the design features that are very interesting.

Love those renders! I think it looks wonderful. Really a building to be proud of.