COPPER FALLS
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Private Owner New Construction Harrison City, PA N/A 6,500 SF Completed Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
The plan organically follows the contours of the hillside to take advantage of southeast/west views. Ledge rock, harvested and stacked for the walls, provides definitive spatial separations in a strong design statement - echoed in the massive finished stone fireplaces, Western Red Cedar beams, and roof deck. Floors are finished in hand hewn cherry and slate pavers. Spaces fan outward to accept the sunlight of southerly windows - also of cherry, and copper clad. Copper is used as a rain screen and for the roof; it’s dark color carries through to the fixtures, such as the spa and tub, and is reflected in the bronze hardware throughout.
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Private Residence New Construction Export, PA $600,000 1,800 SF Completed Planning, Architecture
Desmone recently completed design for a new 1,800 square foot guest house for a private client's property. The log cabin architectural theme is meant to capture the cozy, rustic and honest feeling of a true log cabin. Upon entering the house from the expansive sun porch, guests are immediately greeted by a timeless wood burning stone fireplace in the living room. Cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, slate and hardwood floors and comfortable furniture compliment the rustic feel throughout the structure. Although the project is new construction, the ultimate goal is to create an old world mountain feel while incorporating energy efficient design features and amenities.
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Private Residence New Construction Export, PA $600,000 1,800 SF Completed Planning, Architecture
Desmone recently completed design for a new 1,800 square foot guest house for a private client's property. The log cabin architectural theme is meant to capture the cozy, rustic and honest feeling of a true log cabin. Upon entering the house from the expansive sun porch, guests are immediately greeted by a timeless wood burning stone fireplace in the living room. Cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, slate and hardwood floors and comfortable furniture compliment the rustic feel throughout the structure. Although the project is new construction, the ultimate goal is to create an old world mountain feel while incorporating energy efficient design features and amenities.
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Undisclosed Addition/Renovation Sewickley Heights, PA N/A 7,600 SF Completed Zoning Study, Planning, Architecture, Interiors
This was a complete renovation including kitchen, bathrooms, and closets. As well as a new 2 car garage with a family room and wine cellar below a large master suite.
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Undisclosed Addition/Renovation Sewickley Heights, PA N/A 7,600 SF Completed Zoning Study, Planning, Architecture, Interiors
This was a complete renovation including kitchen, bathrooms, and closets. As well as a new 2 car garage with a family room and wine cellar below a large master suite.
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Undisclosed New Construction Priest Lake, ID N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
An all wood, traditional lake house with extensive use of recycled wood from an original family cabin that was dismantled and used for fireplace mantles, library, shelving and furniture. Wood flooring was in class Idaho Tamarack.
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M c c r a dy P r i vat e r e s i d e n c e
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Undisclosed New 5 Bedroom Home Pittsburgh, PA N/A 7,000 SF Under Construction Design of custom home, interior deisgn, furniture, decoration, and construction administarion
Desmone Architects was hired to build a beautiful new home for a couple in the Shady Side area. The traditional style home has three floors including an elevator for easy access to all of the floors. The basement has ample storage areas and a finished bathroom. The first floor has a kitchen with a butler’s pantry, a breakfast nook, dining room, living room, wet bar, powder room, and three car garage. The second floor includes a master suite with two terraces, spa alove, master bathroom with soaking tub, shower and double sinks. Two guest rooms with their own bathrooms and walk-in closets, finished storage, laundry room, and an office space, complete the program of the house. Meticulous landscape surrounds the house with patio and an infinity pool make this home one of a kind. D e s m o n e A r c h i t e c t s • 3 4 0 0 B u t l e r S t r e e t , P i t t s b u r g h , PA • 4 1 2 . 6 8 3 . 3 2 3 0 • w w w. d e s m o n e. c o m
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Undisclosed Total Home Renovation Franklin, PA 4500 Square Feet Completed Interior Renovation & 3 Story Addition
This three story home was completely renovated to fit the needs of it’s owners. A transitional design was used as the aesthetic throughout the home. The space has an open concept to fulfill the couple’s passion for entertaining. The property sits on a river bank, giving the home many amazing views throughout the year. Large windows are used to bring the natural light of the outdoors into the home. The home feels warm and inviting for the many guests. Functionality was essential in reconfiguring the rooms to accommodate the different schedules of the owners. The owners house includes a master suite complete with a double master closet and master bath with a double sink, soaking tub, and shower, two additional bedrooms, a whole bathroom, an outdoor kitchen with a patio and an outdoor fireplace, a study, a sun room, a laundry room on the second floor, and two mud rooms. The basement features a secondary kitchen, a wet bar, a bathroom, a gym, and a game room that acts as the rear patio.
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Private Owner Renovation/Addition Murrysville, PA N/A 1066 SF Completed Planning, Architecture
This home underwent a complete remodel that included adding two wings to the house, designed by Desmone Architects. The kitchen took first priority. The goal was to develop a refined yet functional space that would solve a huge storage issue. The plan included multiple workstations, two clean-up and cooking areas, butler's pantry, laundry & mudroom. The custom cabinetry has two finishes, and extends to the ceiling, packing in 1,400 cubic feet of storage. Decorative embellishments include a coffered ceiling set over the 70sq. ft. island, which is ornamented with laser cut molding and custom finials. The upstairs master bedroom includes two full-sized his and her closets, and open window wall. Ornamental embellishments such as hand-carved, wood onlays were added to the cabinetry. The shower enclosure is 5x9 feet, and has 13 different tiles covering the walls. D e s m o n e A r c h i t e c t s • 3 4 0 0 B u t l e r S t r e e t , P i t t s b u r g h , PA • 4 1 2 . 6 8 3 . 3 2 3 0 • w w w. d e s m o n e. c o m
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Private Owner Renovation Murrysville, PA N/A 982 SF Completed Planning, Architecture
This home underwent a complete remodel that included adding two wings to the house, doubling the space for a new and improved kitchen, all designed by Desmone & Associates Architects. The kitchen was very large, yet very traditional with English and French touches. The custom cabinetry has two finishes, driftwood and mocha, and extends all the way to the ceiling, packing 1,400 cubic feet of storage into this room. The semi transparent stain on the cabinetry allows you to see the fine figuring in the cherry wood. Decorative embellishments are found throughout the room, especially in the ceiling treatment with its slightly coffered look and laser carvings. It is set over the large island work area, which has an upper seating area to accommodate family or guests. The space is completed with a butler's pantry, laundry & mudroom.
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Undisclosed Renovation Pittsburgh, PA N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture
A new family room addition to a 1920s city home included kitchen renovations and a new master suite and exercise room. Attention was carefully paid to a seamless addition that matched existing pebble stucco and clay tile roofing.
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Wine Cellar
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Chuck & Kristen Hammel Renovation Sewickley, PA N/A 400 SF Completed Planning, Architecture
Desmone Architects was hired to transform an unusable existing basement with low ceilings and mold, into a climate-controlled wine Cellar to house the owner’s private collection. Two distinct areas were designed: one area consists of 268 SF of climate controlled space for 3,000 plus bottles of wine; the other area is 132 SF for glasses, liquor, other beverages and a humidor. The entire cellar has cork flooring. The walls are painted stucco with areas of natural terra cotta stone veneer. Light fixtures are copper finish. Oil-rubbed Hardware and Hammered copper sink add warmth and interest to the project. A local artisan handcrafted all the mahogany cabinets, the table, the humidor.
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Undisclosed Renovation Mount Washington, PA N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
Desmone & Associates was hired to transform an outdated kitchen and living space into a vibrant and exciting area that would match the exciting panorama of Pittsburgh, as seen thru it’s windows atop Mt. Washington.
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Undisclosed Renovation Pittsburgh, PA N/A 2,000 Square Feet Completed Interior Renovation
The owners hired Desmone Architects to increase the efficiency of their home in a cost effective and beautiful manner. The renovation includes the main foyer, the kitchen, the master bedroom and master bath. These spaces received new finishes; including lighting and plumbing fixtures, cabinets, and countertops. The amount of counter space within the new redesigned kitchen was tripled by rearranging and keeping the existing plumbing. New lighting enhanced the quality of the space.
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Undisclosed Renovation Sewickley Heights, PA N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture
This was a trasformation of an original sears catalogue bungelow house into a tuscan villa with additions for living room, kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms.
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Undisclosed Renovation Pittsburgh, PA N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture
A classic Pittsburgh four square house from the 1920s received upgrades and renovations throughout. All new bathrooms, radiant heat flooring, windows and finishes. An addition with a 3 car garage below and a large eat-in kitchen opening onto a terrace. The addition matched stone from the same original quarry with a roof of matching Ludowici clay tile.
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Private Owner Renovation Upper St. Clair, PA $1,500,000 N/A Completed Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
This beautiful South Hills home recently underwent a completely custom interior and exterior renovation. Desmone & Associates Architects redesigned the layout of the entire first floor enhancing the flow between rooms and making the space more functional. Structural enhancements were added to the rear of the house leading to a beautiful covered porch serving as a transition between the living room and re-designed rear patio. The study, dining room, loggia, family room and kitchen were also remodeled. In the kitchen a large island, complete with granite countertops, was situated in the center of the space allowing full view of the loggia and backyard. The completely re-designed upstairs master suite now consists of a bedroom, bathroom and large walk-in-closet. The spacious suite was finished with coffered ceilings, wool carpet and custom cabinets and trim designed specifically for the client’s taste. D e s m o n e & A s s o c i a t e s A r c h i t e c t s • 3 4 0 0 B u t l e r S t r e e t , P i t t s b u r g h , PA • 4 1 2 . 6 8 3 . 3 2 3 0 • w w w. d e s m o n e. c o m
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Undisclosed Renovation Sewickley Heights, PA N/A N/A Completed Planning, Architecture
A new 2 bedroom, 2½ bath home for a park-like setting. The living room, dining room, and kitchen areas were all open plan. Great room concept finished of recycled wormy chestnut from a dismantled Pennsylvania barn. Kitchen cabinets work to match.
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Doughboy Square, LLC New Construction Pittsburgh, PA $14,200,000 90,000SF Completed Planning, Architecture
Doughboy Apartments is an urban infill project in the City of Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. The project is designed to be a 90,000 square foot building with parking on a lower level for 41 cars. At the street level the building has 16,000 square feet of retail space with an entrance lobby to the apartment building above. There are 13 units per floor on 3 floors for a total of 45 marketrate luxury apartments with high end kitchens including stainless steel Energy Star appliances. Each unit has Energy Star washer and dryers and balconies with views to the street, downtown, and the Allegheny river. The project is intended to seek a LEED Silver rating. Units range in size from 850 square foot 1-bedroom units to 1600 square foot 2-bedroom units.
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Private Developer Condominiums Pittsburgh, PA Approximately $20,000,000 70,000SF Under Construction Planning, Architecture, Interior Design
This project is located in an industrial/market district in the City of Pittsburgh. The existing warehouse is to be converted into 11 beautiful and sustainable condominiums. The project has an inward focused motor court and central boardwalk area for the residents. A typical unit has been designed with four bedrooms on two floors, and with each having a private courtyard and street terrace. As the project aspires for a LEED Gold Certification, sustainable design features explore solar power energy, storm-water management, and salvaged exterior siding materials. The project involves working with a repeat client who has successfully developed a number of properties in the area, including various residential projects.
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W h i s k e y B a r r e l F l at C o n d o s
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Wilsto Enterprises, LP Restoration & Adaptive Reuse Pittsburgh, PA $4,000,000 30,100 SF Construction Documents Planning & Architecture
This project consists of the conversion a former whiskey distillery on the South Side of Pittsburgh into modern urban residential space. With the addition of a Penthouse level, 13 premium 1 and 2 bedroom apartment units are designed in the structure. Situated in an industrial area near a prominent bridge, the design of the building looks to maximize the views to the Pittsburgh skyline. Industrial style balconies add to the character of this heavy-timber structure, that recalls the heritage of Pittsburgh and the immediate surrounding areas.
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VJS Properties New Construction Oakmont, PA N/A 24,000 SF Under Construction Architecture
Named for its location at the end of Delaware Avenue in Oakmont and at the crossroads between the Oakmont Yacht Club and Washington Landing apartment complex, this 24,000 square foot riverfront condo is a three story, six unit building designed by Desmone. Designed to take advantage of the terrain and offer prospective home buyers exquisite river views and the option for a residential boat dock. Our Flexible design allows for full customization of each unit. The average sale price for these units is $750,000.
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Campus Advantage, Inc New Construction 3407 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Undiclosed 201,000 SF In Progress Architectural Services
Desmone Architects was selected to carry out all architectural services and planning for the new apartments at 3407 Forbes Avenue in Pittsburgh. The total building area with parking is 201,000 sqaure feet. The Forbes Avenue Apartment project is currently under way for Campus Advantage, Inc. Campus Advantage is headquartered in Austin, Texas and has over 700 employees. They are the 10th largest manager of student housing property and also specialize in acquisitions and development.
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M ac y ’ s a pa r t M e n t s
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Core Realty Restoration & Adaptive Reuse Pittsburgh, PA N/A 1,000,000 SF Construction Documents Design, Architecture
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Sampson Morris Group 144 Apartments and 196 Parking Spaces Pittsburgh, PA N/A 310,000 SF Permitting Planning Architecture
The 1501 Penn Avenue Apartments are the latest design in the ongoing development of the historic Wholey Building in the Strip District of Pittsburgh. In this current scheme, the building is converted from cold warehouse storage into 144 modern, urban apartments. The building boasts an open deck, exterior green space, a swimming pool, fitness and community rooms. The tenants can also enjoy indoor parking in the urban location. The developers are currently seeking LEED Certification of this building conversion reflecting the growing green movement in the Pittsburgh area.
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Red Rocks Group Renovation Pittsburgh, PA $4,700,000 55,600 SF Under Construction Architecture
This project consists of renovating an existing historic heavy timber building into a multi-family apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. When completed, the building will house 40 oneand-two bedroom apartments. The project is eligible for National Park Service Historical Tax Credits.
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