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Our work reflects the range and diversity of the clients we serve. You won’t see a single style or aesthetic agenda — we design high-performing buildings and spaces optimized for the people who live, work, and play within them. Health and wellness are a consideration on all projects regardless of size, scale, or type. We believe our buildings can help to mediate the impact on human health and safeguard against impending shifts in the environment.

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Ten60 Bolivar

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273,000 SF
The seven-story, 273,000 square-foot building is planned to have a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units in the heart of the Gateway District, sandwiched between Erie Court and Bolivar Road.

Everest Infrastructure

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5,000 SF
2024
Everest Infrastructure expanded their existing office space to include modern work, meeting, and collaboration spaces.

Ross Street Lobby

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24,500 SF
Enhancing the Ross Street entry to increase visual transparency, highlight interior decorative elements, and create a more inviting building entrance.

Baker Tilly

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18,000 SF
2024
Baker Tilly is a top ten advisory tax and assurance firm dedicated to customized business solutions that generate and sustain growth.

Guardian Storage

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125,000 sf
2023
Guardian Storage came to Desmone wanting a new 125,000 square foot facility.

Kennametal

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19,000 SF
2019

GRB Law

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22,000 SF
2022
Where tradition meets innovation in a law office tenant fit-out project, redefining sophistication and functionality with a fresh take on design.

Pennsylvania Trolley Museum

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20,000 SF
2023
An expansion to the existing iconic Pennsylvania Trolley Museum.

Amplify Church

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21,170 SF
2020
Amplify moved from the Strip District into an abandoned building in the East End.

Confidential Office Renovation

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35,000 SF
2024
This interior renovation is a hospitality-focused design that encourages teams to return to the office post-pandemic.

RoadRunner Recycling HQ

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13,500 SF
2023
RoadRunner Recycling, a Pittsburgh-based modern waste management start-up, approached Desmone to help them define and establish their headquarters of the future.

Pop District Entertainment Venue

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50,000 SF
At the heart of the Pop District is the Entertainment Venue, a state-of-the-art performance facility spanning four floors and covering 50,000 square feet.

461 High Street Apartments

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16,150 SF
2021
A new three-story mixed-use building in downtown Morgantown, WV, with 8 apartment units on the upper floors and 3 retail spaces on the first floor.

The Carina

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64,800 SF
2023
The Carina project involved two phases: adding two stories to an existing building and renovating it into apartments.

Brewer's Block

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355,758 SF
2023
A 380-unit apartment complex with integrated parking and amenities, designed to engage an existing alley.

120 Locarna Way

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2,175 SF
2021
This new construction 3-bedroom and 3.5 bath residence is contained within three stories and includes a roof top observation deck in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.

Modern Transportation

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10,000 SF
2021
Desmone designed Modern Transportation's office to reflect their brand while maintaining accessibility and a connection to nature.

Motional

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65,850 SF
2020
Motional, an autonomous vehicle company, consolidated 200 engineers into Mill 19 to foster collaboration and accommodate future growth.

WestRidge Commerce Center

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15,000 SF
2016
A flexible mixed-use building with a single-slope steel frame, adaptable for future expansion.

ASCEND West Virginia

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12,500 SF
2023
Ascend WV offers a coworking space that fosters connectivity and inspiration.

CCAC's Center for Education, Innovation & Training Facility

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60,000 SF
2023
The $30 million Center for Education, Innovation & Training Facility expands CCAC’s Allegheny campus, merging modern training with historical context.

Coover Hall at PennWest California

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41,000 SF
2019
Originally from the 1930s, Coover Hall at California University of Pennsylvania now evolves for the fourth Industrial Revolution.

Chitwood Hall at West Virginia University

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20,000 SF
2023
Originally built in 1893, Chitwood Hall stands as one of the oldest buildings on WVU's campus.

Connellsville Event Center

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10,500 SF
2024
Desmone designed a new entertainment venue by the Youghiogheny River in Connellsville, adjacent to the Comfort Inn.

CCL Container

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90,000
2016
Desmone designed a 90,000 sq ft manufacturing and warehouse addition for CCL Container's aluminum bottle facility in Hermitage, PA.

Alliquippa Spec Warehouse

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200,000
2017
Completed in 2017, this 200,000 sq ft speculative warehouse features an 80 ft clear span by 56 ft bay, ideal for cost-effective construction

Jet's Barbershop

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1,500 SF
2021
Jet’s Barbershop in Wexford, PA fills a community need with a boutique experience.

University Center

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51,500 sf
2020
Desmone designed two multi-tenant buildings on University Boulevard, Moon, PA.

West Ridge Commons

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102,000 sf
2022
WestRidge Commons, a 1,000-acre development near Morgantown, WV, features a multi-tenant retail building housing national chains.

Baker Hughes

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59,300 SF
2010
Baker Hughes Company, a global oil field services giant, offers products and services for oil drilling, evaluation, production, and consulting.

1400 Market Street

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24,000 SF
2025
The 1400 Market Block of Wheeling, comprising four buildings in the Historic District, is near downtown, WV Northern Community College, and WV Independence Hall.

Waukesha- Pearce Industries

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80,000 SF
2017
Desmone completed Waukesha Pearce Industries' new Oklahoma City Branch in 2017.

Miller Industries

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230,000 sf
2018
Desmone renovated and expanded Miller Industries facility in Hermitage, PA, consolidating two locations.

The Morris Event Center

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13,500 sf
2022
The Morris Event Center, housed in a renovated former warehouse, offers a blend of historic charm and modern amenities for weddings or events.

51 Bridge Street

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88,600 SF
Former pipe manufacturing plant at 51 Bridge Street in Etna borough to transform into innovative hub.

Elmhurst Innovation Center

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175,000 SF
2023
Elmhurst Innovation Center: 156,000 sq-ft campus, two 78,000 sq-ft buildings, each with lobby, elevator, 40% covered parking.

Ensinger

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60,000 sf
2019
Ensinger Group, based in Germany, produces engineering plastics globally.

Westmoreland County Community College - Indiana Campus

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22,000 SF
2022
Desmone and Westmoreland County Community College collaborated for a 22,000 sq ft branch campus in Indiana, PA.

The Industrialist Hotel

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93,000
2021

2 Doughboy Square

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16,500 SF
2020
Pittsburgh’s first WELL Certified Gold Building.

Arcade Comedy Theater

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7,962 SF
2017
Because of our long-standing reputation for transforming Pittsburgh landmarks into modern day icons, we were approached to take on this renovation.

ProMinent Fluid Controls

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$10,330,000
2013
Creating a larger, more modern workspace for an international manufacturer.

BPMI

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170,000 SF
2019
The growth of BPMI’s staff was the driving force behind this 90,000 square foot addition to a previously renovated and completed space done by our team.

CCL Label

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75,000 SF
This project is a new 75,000 SF building for CCL Label, a division of CCL which makes labels for beauty products.

Leidos Software Factory

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30,000 SF
2019
Minimalistic, high-tech, security-focused execution for a national digital security company.

Matthews International

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62,000 SF
Key design factors of this project were to express the personality of each division of the company, increase natural light throughout all spaces, salvage existing materials, add transitional areas to accommodate various numbers of people, and remain fully operational.

Aptiv

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19,000 SF
The scope of this project was to complete an interior renovation of an existing building into an ideal space for a growing autonomous vehicle company.

Alloy 26

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32,731 SF
2016
Cutting-edge, 50,000 square-foot co-working space in Pittsburgh's Northside.

Guardian Self Storage Liberty Avenue

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140,000 SF
Conversion of an existing 140,000 SF heavy timber warehouse building in Pittsburgh’s Strip District into a multi-use structure with self storage, office, and flex space.

Carnegie Robotics

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45,000 SF
2016
Transforming a building into a world-class robotics innovation and production facility.

WestRidge

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500,000
WestRidge is a three-tenant, mix-use building that was designed with the current and future needs of clients in mind.

Tech Forge

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64,000 SF
2018
Tech Forge is a multi-tenant office and light-industrial building constructed on a former industrial site.

Wendell August

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62,000 SF
Wendell August is America’s oldest and largest forge, producing hand-wrought ornamental metalware in aluminum and other metals since 1923.

FirstSite on Carson Street

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33,000 SF
FirstSite is a Class A office building which will be located adjacent to the existing Matcon Diamond/Propel Schools, and next to the current FBI building along Pittsburgh’s highly traveled East Carson Street.

Colteryahn Dairy District

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81,170 SF
2013
This plan included schematic design and architectural drawings for existing building reuse, possible new office construction for Colteryahn Dairy and any new development that the concept brought to the neighborhood.

The Warhol

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11,450
2013
To mark its 20th Anniversary in 2014, The Andy Warhol Museum underwent a complete “re-hang."

Kenny Ross Toyota

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48,000 SF
The new dealership consists of a ten car show room, business office and retail parts area as well as a service and parts department.

TRYP Hotel

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60,000 SF
2019
The TRYP Team’s vision resulted in the first large-scale development to truly echo the diversity found in Lawrenceville.

Kauffman's

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1,200,000 SF
2019
The newest, most stylish apartment building in Pittsburgh offers the most breathtaking amenities in the area.

Doughboy Square Apartments

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90,000SF
Doughboy Apartments is an urban infill project in the City of Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood.

The Ashby at South Hills Village

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330,000 SF
2018
The Ashby at South Hills Village Station is an award-winning, 330,000 SF multi-family development in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.

Private Residence

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2018
The goal of this project was to update an existing home for a couple in need of a space.

Carriage House and Horse Barn

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2018
Desmone designed a new Carriage House and Horse Barn on an existing 13.5-acre plot.

Private Residence

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3,000 SF
An existing 4-car corridor house was converted to a 2-car corridor house with an open plan.

2500 Smallman

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70,000 SF
2016
We turned a nondescript 1950’s warehouse into a luxury living space in Pittsburgh’s sought-after Strip District neighborhood.

Bridge on Forbes

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301,107 SF
2019
The Bridge on Forbes is an urban living experience for both students and professionals that pays homage to the past, present, and future of Pittsburgh.

Matthew's Lofts

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14,644 SF
2020
After being vacant for more than 10 years, Desmone was able to create a reuse strategy of the structure while successfully overcoming the zoning, code and planning challenges.

David Johnson Memorial Chapel

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6,900 SF
2006
The simplicity and truthfulness of symbolic materials, as well as honesty of expression, emphasize this design’s spiritual nature.

Oakmont Bakery

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18,000 SF
2019
We partnered with Oakmont Bakery to design a modern experience that fit their space requirements.

Cranberry Springs Towneplace Suites by Marriott

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60,000 SF
Inherent with following any new prototype release, Desmone was involved with coordinating design issues with the Client and Marriott staff to develop solutions that allow for the most economical and efficient operation of the hotel.

Mountain State Brewing Company

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9,000 SF
2018
When looking to open their fourth location, the brewery and wood-fired pizza restaurant sought our help.