University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library Phases II, III & IV

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 169,800 sf

Project Scope

Occupied Renovation
This multi-phase library renovation delivered new program spaces, study rooms, offices, a data lab, curated collections, and a stair tower. Work included major reconfigurations, new stair tower, plaza replacement, MEP upgrades, asbestos abatement, efficient lighting, wireless and power distribution, window replacements, and accessibility improvements.
Addition
A 15,500 sf three-story entry was added to provide a grand entrance, ADA access, and a monumental stair connecting all floors, with interior and exterior work throughout.
LEED Platinum
The project aimed for LEED Platinum Certification by including efficient lighting systems, window replacements for insulation and energy efficiency, and mechanical system upgrades.

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Exterior view of the Hillman Library, featuring a modern glass addition attached to a brutalist concrete building.
A modern building with a glass facade, glass-enclosed upper levels, and a surrounding paved plaza with young trees.
An interior view of a modern building with a multi-level atrium, including a glass-walled conference room, open seating areas, and bright green panels.
A glass-enclosed conference room with orange chairs, cantilevered within a modern office building atrium.
Rows of study desks with privacy dividers and rolling chairs in a library surrounded by tall bookshelves.
A laboratory-style room with a long metal table on casters, three ergonomic office chairs, a wall-mounted flat-screen monitor, and a stainless steel sink.
A modern open-plan office featuring a lounge area with light blue and patterned armchairs, a blue sectional sofa, and rows of desks with chairs in the background.
A modern, open-plan office space featuring rows of white desks with black rolling chairs, tall ceilings, and dark wood-paneled feature walls.
A curved service desk labeled “Donald Steele Wood Service Desk” in a library setting.
A modern lounge area with modular seating in shades of blue, pink, and grey arranged on a grey carpeted floor.
Office interior with green partition walls, whiteboards, computer monitors, and chairs arranged at tables in open workspaces.
Lobby of Hillman Library featuring two red benches, two chairs with small tables, and digital displays on the wall.

Project Details

Owners
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Department of General Services
Architect GBBN Architects
Size 169,800 SF
Location Pittsburgh, PA

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