HOK, the international architecture factory formerly known as Hellmuth Obata + Kassbaum, designed Mercy Hospital’s big expansion, which makes a striking sight on the Bluff from across the river.
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UPMC Mercy Pavilion
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UPMC Mercy Pavilion
The new UPMC Mercy Pavilion is supposed to be tons of fun for the entire neighborhood, according to the sponsored news stories distributed by UPMC. It includes a café and art installations and a gym and even a few medical facilities. According to the “Building Overview” page on the hospital’s site, “HOK—a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm—designed the pavilion with input from Chris Downey, AIA. Mr. Downey is one of the world’s few blind architects.” HOK, formerly Hellmuth Obata + Kassbaum, also designed One Oxford Centre and PNC Park (with local favorite Lou Astorino).
