Work
The following selected projects reflect selected experience completed in prior architectural practice and in-house institutional leadership roles. They are included to illustrate the perspective, judgment, and project experience that inform Simonetti Studio’s advisory work today.
Cultural Institution / Historic Performance Venue
Historic Music Hall Renovation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Completed 2024
Renovation of a historic civic and performance space requiring coordination across preservation, public use, building operations, design intent, budget, schedule, construction logistics, and long-term stewardship.
Interactive Science Experience
Development of a new immersive visitor experience exploring speed, motion, engineering, and performance. The project included a multilevel, all-electric kart track, advanced driving simulators, interactive exhibits, and a new restaurant and bar.
School of Engineering
Development of a new interdisciplinary engineering building supporting education, research, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. The project creates a physical and academic connection between an established university campus and an expanding engineering precinct.
Historic Public Marketplace Renovation
Renovation and revitalization of a prominent historic public marketplace, balancing preservation, contemporary commercial needs, and the demands of a heavily used civic environment. The work involved design coordination across architectural, tenant, technical, and public-facing considerations within a complex urban setting.
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