Comments on: Step Up on Fifth by Pugh + Scarpa Architects

By: koobrick

koobrick — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:52:19 +0000

I loved the use of this building, and I felt compelled to take a closer look and read a few articles about it. Upon closer inspection, I think it is a wonderful start to a great idea, but I don’t really feel like it’s a conclusion. To me, there is still a lot to be addressed with the idea of mental health, and this building seems so much like an “institution”. I will admit that I am not fully aware of every facet, but having been mentally challenged myself, I am not sure I would like a facility to be the place I lived.
The drawings look like they are awesome though, and I would have liked to see them bigger as well!

By: Des

Des — Sun, 24 May 2009 18:47:41 +0000

I love the textures.. and the “busy” nature of it. The monotony of so many barren “clean” surfaces in the overly recycled ideas of modern architecture are excruciating. This design is the best of many worlds, especially the textures versus materials. Stop being married to the same ol’ same ol’, people.

Great work!!!!

By: M'ster

M'ster — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:28:22 +0000

Nice project but at $319 a square foot this does not address affordable housing on a broad scale.

By: Richie

Richie — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:08:27 +0000

It seems a bit overly busy / too much going on.. I like some of the ideas though.

By: lmnop

lmnop — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:14:22 +0000

the courtyard and interior facades looks wonderful.

the front facade is soo ugly, however. the composition is just clunky and too many textures.

in any case, its a wonderful project with a wonderful use. congratulations!