PHOTOS BY TYLER NORMAN Like nearly all of the projects Laken Design has tackled in its 18 months of existence, the renovation of a 9,000-square-foot home on 52 acres in New Wilmington began with the lighting. “Lighting isn’t just there to provide light,” says Laken Design co-founder Kate Tomalis. “For us, it’s a statement. We build off of it.” For…
PHOTOS BY ED MASSERY When Rob and Barb Spagiare told Debbie Battistone, the project manager at Studio d’ARC on the South Side, and Gerard Damiani, the design principal, the goals for their kitchen renovation, the two knew how to give the Spagiares their dream kitchen — and their future dream home. It involved knocking down walls. “We set up a…
PHOTOS BY ANTHONY MUSMANNO For years, the triangular, sloping lot in a well-established Murrysville neighborhood sat empty — passed over by buyers. While others may have seen difficulty in developing the unique lot, Darren Lloyd, associate principal at mossArchitects in Garfield, and his clients — Joanna Fong and Justin Isariyawongse — clocked something else. “We saw potential in it,” Lloyd says….
116 Barnes Ridge Lane, Butler, PA 16001 This log house is located in Butler, just 30 minutes from Cranberry and 40 minutes from Pittsburgh. The kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances including a Subzero refrigerator. The kitchen shares a double-sided fireplace with, and is adjacent to, a large dining area. Spacious ceilings accompany the open living area accented by…
In their own words, the designers explain their vision for this very special room. “When designing the Ultimate House Study Room, we wanted the room to reflect our store mission of ‘bringing together the Best Makers in Pittsburgh and placing their heart and skill into your own home’. Each piece was harmoniously designed to speak individually to you as you…
119 Southridge Drive, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 This house is located in the community of Southridge Estates in Cranberry Township. The open-floor kitchen has granite countertops, 9-foot ceilings, and access to a pantry. Connected to the kitchen is an open family room that has a gas fireplace. The second floor contains four bedrooms…
A small church on Lincoln Way in White Oak caused a traffic jam early Wednesday morning. For the sixth year running, Faith Lutheran Church held its annual “drive through ashes,” where people could receive ashes for Ash Wednesday, in the front parking lot of the church without having to leave their cars. Pastor William B Meekins Jr. of McKeesport Shared…
9727 Harmony Drive, McCandless, PA 15237 Rustic meets luxury in this four-bedroom home nestled in McCandless. An eat-in kitchen spans almost 30 feet and includes an island, six-burner stove, a warming tray and two dishwashers among other highlights. Beamed ceilings expand from the kitchen to a casual dining area accompanied by a fireplace. The large dining room…
As you might imagine in a $2.65 million luxury terrace penthouse Downtown, the bedrooms are amazing spaces. “Using the glorious nearly 360-degree view enveloping this pied-a-terre in the sky, our team envisioned bringing that sense of openness to the bedrooms; using glass legs, expansive headboards and creatively shaped pieces, we evoked a sense of serene, sensuous luxury,“ says the PerLora…
163 Overlook Drive Pittsburgh Pa 15237 Located on a half-acre lot, this spacious home is in the Avonworth School District. Visitors are greeted by a 19 X 6-foot concrete porch. The entire house has just been professionally painted. The home features a light and airy flow, with new, high-end light fixtures. The kitchen includes new stainless-steel…
PHOTOS BY JARED MURPHY Saturday’s weather wasn’t exactly ideal for a run in your underwear. But temperatures barely above freezing did not deter more than 600 runners from taking part in the 6th annual Cupid’s Undie Run on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The one-mile run helps to raise awareness and find a cure for neurofibromatosis, a genetic tumor condition affecting one…
PHOTOS BY RICHARD COOK On Feb. 2, 2010, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. What Phil, and many meteorologists, didn’t predict was the massive winter storm three days later. Burying Pittsburgh in 21 inches of snow over Feb. 5 and 6, “Snowmageddon” was the fourth largest winter storm to ever hit the Pittsburgh area. 10…
412 N Pasadena Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215 This five-bedroom home is set on a private lot in Fox Chapel. The expansive gourmet kitchen, den and screened-in porch are an entertainer’s dream. The kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and terracotta tile A fireplace is the focal point in the spacious family room featuring a wet bar…
How many people can stand comfortably inside your closet? At Lumière, our 5th annual Ultimate House, the answer is 15 and counting. Inside the $2.65 million penthouse at 350 Oliver Ave., everything is big and beautiful. Soon you can see it for yourself. The multiple walk-in closets inside the 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condominium will be custom-made by Closet Factory and valued…
THE NEW GRANADA THEATER When she leads visitors on tours of the Hill District, Kim Ellis likes to point out the state historical marker recognizing August Wilson’s birthplace. She is even more pleased to show them the simple brick building behind it, which is where the celebrated playwright — who was also her uncle — grew up. Surprisingly, the Pulitzer Prize…
Lumière at 350 Oliver Avenue on January 6, 2020. Lumière, Pittsburgh Magazine’s fifth annual Ultimate House project, is nearly ready to open its doors. Originally scheduled to be the September 2019 Ultimate House, public tours inside Lumière had to be postponed due to construction delays. Lumière, developed by Millcraft Investments, comprises 86 residences with views of the city in a…
AN ARTIST’S RENDERING OF HOW THE REVITALIZED TAVERN COULD LOOK | PHOTOS COURTESY PITTSBURGH’S OLD STONE TAVERN TRUST INC. The fate of Pittsburgh’s oldest commercial building, a West End tavern where Whiskey Rebellion conspirators once hatched their plans, ultimately rests on whether someone is willing to bet a couple million dollars on reopening it. The Old Stone Tavern, at 434…
Richard Deshantz is one of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated and prolific chefs — that’s no secret. But perhaps a lesser known tidbit about the co-owner of the Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group — whose restaurant portfolio includes Meat & Potatoes, Butcher and the Rye, täkō, Pork & Beans, Poulet Bleu and Fish nor Fowl, plus the upcoming Coop de Ville and gi-jin…
PHOTOS COURTESY CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER Each year, the Carnegie Science Center adds a structure to its intricate Miniature Railroad & Village exhibit depicting scenes from the history of western Pennsylvania. For the railroad’s 100th anniversary, it needed to be something grand. “Grand Depot,” the original Kaufmann’s Department Store Downtown, complete with the iconic clock, now sits between the Second Indiana…
Crafted just outside of Pittsburgh for nearly a century, Wendell August gifts are unique symbols of the stories, traditions and milestones that bind us together. Using hand and hammer, our master craftsmen work tirelessly to ensure every piece we forge is special. From our new Pittsburgh Penguins Players Edition Coaster Set, to our stunning new Pittsburgh Steelers Collection featuring a…
COURTESY CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER “May I look upon my soul and my shadow?” — The Egyptian Book of the Dead Mummies are wrapped in mystery and shrouded in silence — literally and figuratively. They intrigue, captivate and frighten us, turning up everywhere from high-culture museums to pop-culture resurrections on the silver screen. (A rollicking take in 1999 had a cocky…
Each year, Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP recognize 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 whose creativity, vision and passion enrich the Pittsburgh region. it’s time to meet the class of 2019. You can read more about these amazing individuals in our November issue and online. The winners were honored at a reception at the Rivers Casino Ballroom on…
Pittsburgh Magazine’s Three Rivers Champions is a recognition program designed to honor a Pittsburgher who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to serving our community through volunteerism and charitable deeds. Our 2018 honorees were recognized at an awards celebration on Nov. 15. Click to see pictures from the event.
Pittsburgh Magazine and American Heart Association partner again to host the 7th Annual Fashion With Compassion, a fashion show, fundraiser and silent auction at Stage AE presented by UPMC Health Plan and ticket proceeds benefited the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign.
