SOUTHSIDE SLOPES GATEWAY

Located at 18th and Josephine Streets, the South Side Slopes Gateway Pylon marks the entrance to one of Pittsburgh’s unique neighborhoods. Designed by Peter Kreuthmeier of Pittsburgh-based Loysen + Kreuthmeier Architects, the pylon is constructed of an anodized aluminum inner prism with a Cor-Ten steel outer shell. Above the prism, an aluminum tensegrity structure holds a solar panel responsible for powering the pylon’s lights and electronics. Inside the prism, batteries store the energy to illuminate the pylon at night

Commissioned by the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association (SSNA), the pylon was realized by a diverse and specialized design team. Technique’s responsibilities included the engineering and fabrication of the anodized aluminum inner prism, Cor-Ten outer shell, and project installation.