RSH Architects was commissioned to design a 23,000 square foot apartment building with 27 housing units. Located on the site of the old Westlake Elementary School in the West End District of the City of Pittsburgh, Westlake Apartments is a classic red brick apartment building for independent seniors.

Each 540 square foot unit consists of a one bedroom apartment with a living room with dining area, full kitchen, full bath and foyer with air conditioning, carpeting, and window treatments.

In addition, the building includes a small management office, a large community-activity room with cooking amenities, and a full laundry facility. Its open floor plan encourages senior residents to use the entire facility, while conveniences such as shallow rise stairs and an elevator allow for easy access throughout the three-story building.

Design and development for the Westlake Elderly Apartments was made possible through funding from Section 202 of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and monies from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The project was sponsored by Action Housing, Inc., a not for profit corporation. Construction is scheduled for Late Spring 2002.