Strip Lofts   pittsburgh, pa (strip district)   usa  located in the heart of thestrip district in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, the new mixed-use loft is set to meet the needs of the fast growing young professional population.  the concept for design reflects the early 1900's steel worker's balloon framed row housing that is seen throughout the steel city today.  as pittsburgh continues to transform itself, how do we construct new housing that maintains the cities unique character?