Master Planning
Create
a long-range development approach to be implemented in multiple
phases while preserving flexibility for future options.
Concept Planning
Prepare
diagrams to scale that identify key functional relationships within
established site, budget and other project parameters.
Programming
Provide
detailed, space-by-space design data and performance criteria to be
used as the Basis For Design by the architects and engineers.
Design Review
Review
design documents and comment on operational impacts, constructability,
appropriate use of materials, and compliance with program and budgets.
Consultant Selection
Develop
selection criteria, evaluate qualifications and administer procurement
for design, construction and management firms and other service providers.
Program Management
Responsible
as the Owner's representative to administer contracts, oversee performance
and assure satisfactory project delivery.
Feasibility Study
Identify
market potential and develop the best facility mix to meet that
demand within set financial parameters.
Operational Reviews
By evaluating on-going operations, Conventional Wisdom can help identify
and resolve operational problems, assist with capital improvement
planning and budgeting, and advise on the impacts of the Americans
with Disabilities Act. Because of the building operations experience
of its principals, Conventional Wisdom is qualified to review and
advise on management policies, organizational structure, vendor contracts
and other related business matters.
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The
innovative new David L. Lawrence Convention Center brings an elegant,
remarkably functional, and environmentally intelligent facility to Pittsburgh's
riverfront. The facility will be the first certified 'green' Convention
Center in the US, using features such as natural ventilation, natural
daylighting, water conservation and energy efficiency. Stunning, spacious
and unique, the Convention Center is a welcoming place where visitor's
can feel comfortable and embraced in a space that will triple Pittsburgh's
capacity for meetings, conventions and exhibitors.To modernize and expand
its convention center on a highly congested urban riverfront site, the
City of Pittsburgh hosted an international design competition. Conventional
Wisdom Corp developed the facility program used as the basis for the
competition, then continued working with the City and its competition
consultants to review the qualifications and evaluate the design submissions
for program compliance and operational impacts.After completing preliminary
design studies, the City opted to demolish the original convention center
and to construct the new building in two phases so as to minimize disruption
to ongoing convention business.
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STATUS:
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Design
Development
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OPEN:
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2003
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COST:
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$354,000,000
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CONTACT:
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Mark
Leahy
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Sports
and Exhibition Authority
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425
Sixth Avenue, Suite 2750
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Pittsburgh,
PA 15219
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412.393.7355
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Rafael
Viñoly Architects
50 Vandam Street
New York, NY 10012
T. 212 924 5060
425 Sixth Avenue
Suite 2750
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
T. 412.393.0200
36 Toronto Street
Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5C 2C5 Canada
T. +1.416.644.3621x2060
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