PMI, On The Move

The building has been chosen, the lease signed, and construction is underway. It’s official: PMI is moving. We’ll close the doors to the First Avenue building we’ve worked in for 24 years, but won’t be traveling too far. Beginning late this year PMI will call the Buhl Building on Fifth Avenue “home”…and before long, we hope you’ll think of it as the PMI Building.

Originally completed in 1913, it was bought by Henry Buhl, Jr. of Boggs & Buhl Department Store (and the Buhl Foundation) from Franklin Nicola, the developer of Schenley Farms. The distinctive large windows and blue and cream terra cotta ornaments stood out among the granite buildings that dotted Pittsburgh’s avenues of the time. Unfortunately, in the 1940’s, the building’s first floor had been “renovated” to look like its granite counterparts. Now, thanks to N&P Properties LLC, who bought the six-story building in 2007, the building is being restored to its original glory as part of the ongoing Market Square revitalization project.

PMI will occupy a portion of the first floor, the entire second, third and sixth floors as well as a mezzanine level, with a conference room, dressing areas and green room for the studio. The new 19,000 sq. ft. facility will boast many of the same amenities clients have come to know and love at PMI, plus a rooftop deck overlooking Market Square. We’re sure you’ll find the new digs fabulous, but there’s always room for improvement! If you have any suggestions for the new facility to make it more user-friendly – after all, you’re the User-in-Chief -- please send us an email to Suggestions@PMIDigital.com and we’ll try to incorporate your ideas into our plans.

And thanks for your support during this exciting time!