PNC Brings “Eco Lobby”
26 06 2008
The Pittsburgh based bank PNC just revealed their plans for a new regional headquarters at 17th and H Street just a few blocks from the White House. The new 12 story glass structure (pictured) will replace three existing buildings on the block and should be completed by 2010.
The project is designed by Gensler Architects and what has to be the most interesting building feature we have heard of in a long time is the “eco lobby” with a three-story climate wall that cools the lobby with flowing water. Sounds amazing! [Rendering: Gensler]
The cooling is a cool feature. Let’s hope that the real things looks like the rendering, although I doubt it will.
If you want to learn more about this, the Hearst Building in New York City has this feature, about which a lot has been published. It looks great on the inside too.
[…] on us to bring you the glorious pictures! Site demolition is well underway at the site for the new PNC Regional Head Quarters at 17th and H Street right by the White House. We just love this type of demo where they basically take big bites out […]