UBER’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is responsible for pioneering self-driving vehicle technology and was need of expansion space in the City of Pittsburgh.

The Crucible Building has a rich history that speaks to the history of the City of Pittsburgh. The Crucible Steel Company was founded in the late nineteenth century, the building thrived until the bust of the industry in the 1970’s. In doing this project our team was tasked with sorting through layers of construction from multiple uses to showcase what the building originally was, while suiting UBER’s need for expansion.

Our team drew inspiration from the process of making crucible steel; different from how most steel was produced in Pittsburgh via blast furnaces. Our team wanted to take a light but purposeful touch in our design to highlight the building’s original structure and purpose.

PROJECT TEAM
Project Architect/ Project Manager
Next Architecture L.P.

Interior Designer
Next Architecture L.P.

Interior Designer
Next Architecture L.P.

Architectural Support
Next Architecture L.P.