Pittsburgh Museum, Invited Competition
Pittsburgh, PA
The African American Cultural Center of Greater Pittsburgh (the Center) tells the African American story through cultural and architectural expression. Located at the intersection of Liberty and William Penn Place, the new facility is modern in aesthetic, but the design acknowledges existing historical buildings - preserving them as part of the Center’s contextual legacy.
The building houses a 300 plus-seat theater designed to accommodate an array of performances from dance and to drama, to music and lectures. Smaller venues including the café, multi-purpose room, and main lobby allow for a variety of offerings ranging from formal to informal. Gallery spaces are configured to accommodate permanent and changing exhibitions while technology allows visitors to be immersed in the Center’s virtual experience, engaging African American Culture through hands-on involvement in exhibit content and multi-sensory exhibits.