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This spring I was contacted to take a look at a damaged mosaic in the Union Trust Building.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Trust_Building_(Pittsburgh)

A section of one of the entryway ceiling mosaics had been damaged and was in need of repair. The scope of the project will require people with different skill sets. After a bit of time, a team was put together. Harry “the plaster”, Tim Danehy doing the CAD work, and Justin Steiner doing the photography, Tessa Klevens researching the history. With their help, I will be able to recreate a mosaic in the entryway of the Union Trust building!

Here is us up in the “work area” up on scaffolding three stories high.

 Justin Steiner photographing the mosaic

Matching the design and creating a template will be our first task. Tim and Justin will collaborate to make a layout for me to work off of.

 Tim Danehy and I discussing the project. Photo by Justin Steiner.

The ceiling arch is divided into four sections with a mirrored image of a Heraldic Shield in each quadrant.  

This is one of the entry ways that is not damaged. Each entryway has a large domed mosaic. This is the William Penn Place entrance.

  This is one of the entry ways that is not damaged. Each entryway has a large domed mosaic. This is the William Penn Place entrance.

The mosaic to be repaired is on the Oliver Ave. side. The scaffolding was only accessible by a ladder until a few weeks ago.

 Now, access is thru a window which has been removed and a stairway that leads into the enclosed space just under the mosaic.