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Collection by Aileen Kwun

Skin and Bones: 5 Homes With Steel Frames

Making use of the hardy, industrial building material in alluring, innovative ways through building facades and exposed structural frames, these homes are true as steel.

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Photo courtesy Reinhold Andris Office, Walddorfhäslach.
Photo courtesy Reinhold Andris Office, Walddorfhäslach.
The main living area extends to the deck through sliding glass doors.
The main living area extends to the deck through sliding glass doors.
The 947 Liberty Lofts, in downtown Pittsburgh’s Penn-Liberty Historic District, is one of developer Eve Picker’s efforts to bring the city core back to life. A 20-foot setback leaves room for an outdoor café that bustles at lunchtime. The 15-foot sculptures were created by James Simon, a Pittsburgh artist.
The 947 Liberty Lofts, in downtown Pittsburgh’s Penn-Liberty Historic District, is one of developer Eve Picker’s efforts to bring the city core back to life. A 20-foot setback leaves room for an outdoor café that bustles at lunchtime. The 15-foot sculptures were created by James Simon, a Pittsburgh artist.
Set slightly apart, each container is installed on pier foundations.
Set slightly apart, each container is installed on pier foundations.