Kaufmann's Grand on Fifth
400 Fifth Avenue
Sunday: 10am-1pm
Neighborhood: Downtown
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Restrooms Available: Yes
Design Matters
Built in 1897 as the flagship Kaufmann’s department store, by prominent Pittsburgh architect Charles Bickel, who designed many other buildings in the city including the Concordia Club (now O’Hara Student Center at the University of Pittsburgh) and the South Side Market Building. In 1913, architects Janssen & Abbott, also known for the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, added a white terra cotta addition and the now iconic outdoor clock. In the late 1920s local architect Benno Janssen and his new partner William Cocken redesigned the main floor of the store. Kaufman later commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright to design his executive offices on the top floor, as well as his country house Fallingwater.
Your Experience:
Visitors will be able to see our impressive lobby and have a guided tour of our model apartment which features smart technology.
The iconic Kaufmann's building in Downtown is getting a chance at a new life!
Largely regarded as a transformative piece for its corridor of the neighborhood, the historic redevelopment includes 311 luxury smart apartments, a hotel and ample retail space.
Upon completion the residential component will feature unique amenities including an arcade, a zen room, a movie theater, a golf simulator and a rooftop pool.