PPG building
by Christopher James
Title
PPG building
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
PPG Place is a complex in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of six buildings within three city blocks and five and a half acres. Named for its anchor tenant, PPG Industries, who initiated the project for its headquarters, the buildings are all of matching glass design consisting of 19,750 pieces of glass. The complex centers on One PPG Place, a 40-story office building. Groundbreaking ceremonies occurred on January 28, 1981. The complex buildings opened between 1983 and 1984, and a dedication ceremony took place on April 11, 1984. Total cost of construction was $200 million ($488.8 million today).
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August 23rd, 2015
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Nancy Griswold
19,750 pieces of glass! That is amazing, wonderful composition and photograph, I enjoyed the write up too. F/L
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Nancy.....It was a very nicely laid out plaza and very futuristic in its design!!!
Diana Mary Sharpton
Love the reflections and angles captured in this excellent image... nominated for special feature in the 1000 view group... T/F
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #15 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw