Examines Pittsburgh's built environment as it relates to the city's unique topography--man's response to an unruly terrain of hills, hollows, and rivers. Adopting a spectator's viewpoint, Aurand studies three terrestrial rooms and their development over time.
Examines Pittsburgh's built environment as it relates to the city's unique topography--man's response to an unruly terrain of hills, hollows, and rive...
Frederick G. Scheibler, Jr. (1872-1958) was the rare turn-of-the-century American architect who looked to progressive movements such as Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts for inspiration, rather than conventional styles. His fresh house designs and plans for apartment buildings and multifamily "group cottages" feature dramatic massing, rich detailing, and a wide variety of materials. Scheibler envisioned each building as a work of art, integrating architecture and ornamentation. Prized today, his best works are scattered throughout Pittsburgh's East End and eastern suburbs. This richly...
Frederick G. Scheibler, Jr. (1872-1958) was the rare turn-of-the-century American architect who looked to progressive movements such as Art Nouveau an...
