The $30 million Center for Education, Innovation & Training is an addition to CCAC’s Allegheny campus which is part of one of the oldest and most culturally significant neighborhoods of the City of Pittsburgh. The juxtaposition of locating a 21st century workforce training center on the site of old “Millionaires Row” conveys an incredible story, not just about the North Side, but about the rapidly evolving economy of Western Pennsylvania. The Center for Education, Innovation & Training adds another chapter to this story by providing learning environments that readily adapt to constantly evolving industries and technologies.

The new building offers programs in culinary arts, advanced manufacturing and information technology. The goal of this center is to match skills with high-demand jobs to prepare students for the workforce of the future. This facility features shared classrooms, collaboration space and an innovation lab, as well as an outdoor plaza with seating and a penthouse level. The brick and limestone building has two first-floor entrances and, because of the sloping site, one third-floor entrance.

Desmone has designed a LEED Silver project that celebrates CCAC’s commitment to sustainable development and contributes to the initiatives of the Pittsburgh 2030 District.

Design: Desmone
Photography: courtesy of Desmone