The Bedford Square neighborhood masterplan proposes a multi-block, mixed use development within the context of a broader district redevelopment.

The conceptual design for the 130,000 sq. ft. development of Bedford Square includes a subdivision of 26 condominiums, 16 rental apartments, 15,000 sq. ft. of retail space, and constructed parking below and above grade for 80 cars. The site is contained within Pittsburgh’s Carson Street Historic District and the preliminary designs have been developed with the collaboration of the Pittsburgh URA and South Side community groups.

The mixed use development is focused on three primary structures that define a central courtyard. This organization provides daylight, circulation, and service for both the residential, retail, and parking. The urban edges of the sites are maintained to complete the in-fill of the urban framework and retail district. The building module articulated on the street facades of the buildings is based directly on the texture of the historic block construction. Tower/lantern elements at the street corners, ground the development within the city and recall historic structures formerly situated on the site.

The entry courtyard provides individual residential addressing while parking facilities for retail/service as well as tenants/owners are provided primarily within the sites sloping grade.

Apartments above retail spaces is a pattern of use that is consistent with existing neighborhood context. The residential units optimize the solar orientation and exposure of the site while providing skyline views. Balcony and terrace spaces are provided for all residential units. Larger ‘loft’ style flats are introduced at the top floors to increase the number and type of units while maintaining a low, pedestrian scale street facade.