GBBN Completes Renovation and Glass Extension of University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library

Summary

GBBN architecture studio has completed a major renovation and expansion of the 1968 Hillman Library at the University of Pittsburgh, transforming the brutalist structure into a modern 21st-century student hub. The project involved preserving the original brutalist architecture while adding a new stacked-glass extension, creating a 230,000-square-foot facility that serves as a central gathering space for students. The renovation modernized the library's functionality while respecting its architectural heritage.