Wesley W. Posvar Hall, formerly known as Forbes Quadrangle, is a prominent landmark building located on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This expansive academic-use facility, spanning over 744,695 square feet, houses administrative offices, classrooms, lecture halls, a food court, and computer labs, serving as a central hub for various academic departments within the university.
Designed in the Brutalist style and completed in 1978, Posvar Hall stands on the historic site of Forbes Field baseball stadium, incorporating artifacts such as the stadium's home plate and one of two surviving Langley Aerodromes. The building features notable artworks including Virgil Cantini's mural Enlightenment and Joy, offering a blend of architectural significance and artistic expression within its concrete and limestone structure.
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