Benedum Hall

Benedum Hall is a brutalist academic building at the University of Pittsburgh that houses engineering classrooms, laboratories, and research facilities. The structure features concrete and steel construction arranged over multiple levels in characteristic brutalist form.

The building was completed in 1971 as a new structure replacing an earlier military installation on the same site. The architects designed it as a modern facility for the university's engineering education and research programs.

The building represents a notable expression of brutalist design that continues to draw attention from architecture enthusiasts today. Its massive form shapes how the campus appears from many vantage points.

The building is located centrally on campus and is easily accessible on foot, with brutalist forms visible from many angles. Visitors should note that interior access may be limited, but the exterior architecture can be appreciated from outside as well.

The building underwent a comprehensive renovation and received a new section dedicated to sustainable innovation projects that earned architectural recognition upon completion. This addition demonstrates how the original brutalism merges with modern sustainable design approaches.

Location: Pittsburgh

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.44380,-79.95850

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00