tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post1600402025560363337..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: Adaptive Re-usePigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-46008599056570481192014-07-23T10:23:57.020-04:002014-07-23T10:23:57.020-04:00Sara... tried to figure out how to say the designi...Sara... tried to figure out how to say the designing architect v the project architect. Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-71760298422268603542014-07-23T10:18:28.132-04:002014-07-23T10:18:28.132-04:00For the record, Marks Thomas Architects (the local...For the record, Marks Thomas Architects (the local one) saved the marble. It was another group of designers who proposed painting it.Sara Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-71371276137574505292014-07-23T10:03:07.591-04:002014-07-23T10:03:07.591-04:00I would have been on the tour if the date hadn'...I would have been on the tour if the date hadn't been wrong. :-(Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-26432702416398204682014-07-23T10:02:45.304-04:002014-07-23T10:02:45.304-04:00The booked marble was really stunning.The booked marble was really stunning.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-47677245788012452692014-07-23T10:01:51.250-04:002014-07-23T10:01:51.250-04:00It was an odd situation - the architect specialize...It was an odd situation - the architect specializes in health-care architecture... not adaptive re-use.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-3905927330972664942014-07-23T10:01:09.136-04:002014-07-23T10:01:09.136-04:00I know that building. It needs to be redone and lo...I know that building. It needs to be redone and loved again.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-80145114704450136592014-07-23T10:00:42.594-04:002014-07-23T10:00:42.594-04:00You're right, beautiful, not grand.You're right, beautiful, not grand.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-45484339597159226602014-07-23T10:00:22.977-04:002014-07-23T10:00:22.977-04:00They are great boards.They are great boards.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-62139934325504264252014-07-23T10:00:13.383-04:002014-07-23T10:00:13.383-04:00Odd that they wouldn't have spelled it the sam...Odd that they wouldn't have spelled it the same way 10 years apart.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-22750395154542137362014-07-23T09:59:48.879-04:002014-07-23T09:59:48.879-04:00Funny... i didn't see that!Funny... i didn't see that!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-89293872472366605932014-07-22T15:56:30.846-04:002014-07-22T15:56:30.846-04:00By that last picture, I trust you'll be on the...By that last picture, I trust you'll be on the tour of Jenkins House with Baltimore Heritage. So will I! Can't wait.Lisa Simeonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541483476456219974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-40017000437987563172014-07-19T01:57:07.166-04:002014-07-19T01:57:07.166-04:00Oh, I love those bronze doors and gold leafed ceil...Oh, I love those bronze doors and gold leafed ceiling. So glad that the booked marble was left in all of its glory.<br />Wishing you a super happy week-end.<br />MaryMJH Design Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752876154227590389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-30966223835537624622014-07-18T17:06:01.994-04:002014-07-18T17:06:01.994-04:00Interesting building. Paint over the marble? I'...Interesting building. Paint over the marble? I'd find a new architect! Cant' wait to see next week's house tour.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716018100596491786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-68118520517039618282014-07-18T16:59:47.950-04:002014-07-18T16:59:47.950-04:00These pictures remind me of the Fidelity Building,...These pictures remind me of the Fidelity Building, where I worked for most of the 90s. Sadly, the building has been unoccupied for a number of years and is in disrepair. Lots of marble and brass, not to mention a board room similar to the Monumental Building. I was by there last year and seeing the once gorgeous lobby brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much for sharing. Love that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-14233223619184964162014-07-18T15:25:38.587-04:002014-07-18T15:25:38.587-04:00Thanks for taking us along on the tour. The build...Thanks for taking us along on the tour. The buildings may not be grand but they are beautiful - what I would call understated elegance. Can't believe that they were going to cover the marble. I'm curious how you came to be on these boards. Are you a trained architect or just interested in the subject? Do tell. PattyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-12707931418571529712014-07-18T12:56:51.854-04:002014-07-18T12:56:51.854-04:00loved the tour + great board you are on. xxpeggybr...loved the tour + great board you are on. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com peggybraswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-55802559397101229732014-07-18T12:01:40.407-04:002014-07-18T12:01:40.407-04:00I love the restrained elegance from this time peri...I love the restrained elegance from this time period. Great tour! Pittsburgh has always been a bit strange -even in the city itself at this time period some people spelled it Pittsburg and others spelled it pittsburgh!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-66781245353869823582014-07-18T00:16:13.643-04:002014-07-18T00:16:13.643-04:00Well, it may be marble but the creepy alien like i...Well, it may be marble but the creepy alien like image I see with the fierce look on the "face" leering out at unsuspecting folks visiting the clinic you say, would for my money , generate comments from those not so artistic. It could make children cry, LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com