Architect:

Koning Eizenberg Architecture

 

Completion:

2005

 

Description:

 

Santa Monica, California-based Koning Eizenberg inserted a wonderfully-articulated glass box between two existing buildings, the Old Post Office Building and the Buhl Planetarium. With the current plan, all buildings are joined to form the Pittsburgh Children's Museum.

 

The angled exterior enclosure is the most impressive aspect of the design, done in collaboration with artist Ned Kahn. The fluttering translucent panels move with the wind, creating an ever-changing impression and experience for visitors, especially the children.

 

Images:

 

Children's Museum

 

Children's Museum

 

Address:

10 Children’s Way

Allegheny Square

Pittsburgh, PA

412.322.5058

 

Map/Directions/Info:

 

Children's Museum map

 

The building is located at 10 Children's Way, Allegheny Square, in the North Side district of Pittsburgh.

 

Bus: Need bus info.

 

The museum is open to the public Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-5pm.

 

Links:

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Koning Eizenberg Architecture

Ned Kahn

Metropolis (PDF)

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