Construction on The Vici, which in Latin means “to overcome,” starts in August. Located at 341 Grandview, the $15 million, 7-story condo will include 14 units, ranging in size from 3,250 to 3,845 square feet. General contractor is D.B. Phillips and architect is Indovina Associates.
“Living up there, I had a passion for
Mount Washington, really for the city. I drove by the site continuously and saw that nothing was happening. I spent the last 6 years in the development process. It is a passion to invest years before you even start building. The good thing about it taking so long is that we had a lot of time for the design. The layout is phenomenal. We have challenged the engineer and architect,” says Craig Cozza, president of Alex Development.
“Technology will be at the forefront. Residents will drive into a garage without hitting buttons, and will walk into a glass elevator opening directly into their suite,” says Cozza. Units will include spacious kitchens, downtown and Greentree views and hardwood floors.
Sitting on the eastern end of Grandview’s highest point, The Vici is slated for completion during summer 2007. Sales will begin this fall. Green elements include day lighting and common green areas.
“We had an opportunity to really make a statement,” says Cozza.
A second condo, occupying the 1400 block of Grandview, will start as early as this fall. Formerly the Belle Vista, the $30 million, 10-story condo will feature up to 37 units ranging from 2,000 to 3,500 square feet. Located across from Photography Park, the condo will include fitness, conference and wine rooms.
“The interest has been fantastic because it is long overdue. The condo market has come alive here in Pittsburgh,” says Cozza.
The projects represent the only new multi-unit developments built in Mount Washington in 20 years.
Writer: Jennifer Baron
Source: Craig Cozza, president, Alex Development
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