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Larry Payne, AIA, President & CEO of WTW Architects

Key Pittsburgh Project by WTW Architects
Helm on the Allegheny, Pittsburgh
Client: Steel City Capital Partners
LEED Gold Certified
This 200 unit hotspot for residents, in Pittsburgh's Strip District, features a Co-Living system that offers residents the regular experience of a private apartment plus high-end amenities that creates community amongst residents.
Finalist for "Best New Construction Over $25 Million" from the Master Builders' Association

Key Education Project by WTW Architects
Pattee Library Collaboration Commons at The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA The Collaboration Commons & Courtyard includes a series of complex phased exterior and interior renovations totaling approximately 16,800 SF.
The project builds upon what is the main hub where students gather, exchange ideas, and create their own learning environments in flexible spaces outfitted with ‘smart’ furniture that not only encourages, but facilitates collaboration.

Key Pittsburgh Project by WTW Architects (as Associate Architect)
Heinz Field (Now Acrisure Stadium), Pittsburgh
Working as the associate architect, WTW assisted HOK Sport+Venue+Entertainment with the construction of this new icon on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The stadium seats 65,000 fans in its modified horseshoe configuration, which focuses views toward Point State Park and the city skyline beyond.

Key Education Project by WTW Architects
Memorial Union, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
2023 ACUI Facility Design Award
Located at the heart of UND’s thriving campus, the new Memorial Union extends the active outdoor pathways into the building - offering students, staff, and faculty a gathering hub with both indoor and outdoor spaces for connection. The 155,000 gsf facility is located within the campus historic district and serves as the new ‘front door’ of the university.

This move creates one of the largest architecture firms headquartered in Pittsburgh

Key Projects by AE Works
AE Works has supported NIH with building projects throughout their main Bethesda, MD campus. Projects span highly specialized laboratories, critical building infrastructure, and executive offices.

Key Project by AE Works
Planning and design of three unique facility types, testing laboratory, office and a parking garage, to support Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) in achieving their $2 billion Clean Water Plan.

Michael Cherock is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and executive leading AE Works from startup to a top-ranked building design and consulting firm. Under his visionary leadership, AE Works has delivered over $1 billion worth of building projects spanning 25 million square feet for a diverse range of leading businesses, research institutions, hospitals and government agencies.