PGH / Digs is an art and architectural documentary project started in 2013 by Pittsburgh graphic designer and illustrator Mundania Horvath, founder of design blog Steeltown Anthem and owner of design studio Reconstructing Ideas. PGH / Digs documents residential homes through original graphic illustrations created by Mundania and featured here on PGHdigs.com.
The concept for the project was born during Mundania’s time at the local firm Moss Architects. While observing hands-on drafting from her co-workers, she was inspired to connect her passion for various architectural styles and facades with her own illustrative artwork. “I find beauty in the historic and the modern,” said Mundania, whose creative inspirations come from old textbooks, ghost signs, vintage cameras and geometry. From ranch to row house, Mundania brings her design aesthetic to many different homes and communities, one house at a time.
After launching the project in Pittsburgh, PGH / Digs quickly gained attention from several publications, including Pittsburgh Magazine, HGTV, Whirl, Uppercase Magazine and DesignCrush. Inspired by the acclaim for the work, the project was expanded to include homes from around the country. In addition to creating pieces from her own experience, Mundania has also expanded into creating custom pictures of personal homes; a perfect gift for a new homeowner, family member, or friend.
If you are interested in commissioning a custom illustration of your home or business or discussing other projects, you can contact Mundania at reconstructingideas@gmail.com
5620 Dunmoyle St, Squirrel Hill North
263 Kingston Drive, Wilkins Township
5816 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill
4337 Andover Terrace, Oakland
205 S. Atlantic, Friendship
121 Linden Avenue, Point Breeze
466 Beverly Road, Mt. Lebanon
1802 Murdstone Road, Upper St Clair
137 Penham Lane, Point Breeze
200 South Pacific Avenue, Friendship
211 York Avenue, West Pittston, Pennsylvania
6420 Darlington Road, Squirrel Hill
315 South Linden Avenue, Point Breeze
1146 Greenfield Avenue, Greenfield
1007 Macon Avenue, Regent Square
901 Trenton Avenue, Regent Square
1201 W. North Avenue, Manchester
1064 Beechwood Blvd, Point Breeze
95 43rd Street, Lawrenceville
209 North Lang Avenue, Point Breeze North
133 Gilda Avenue, Squirrel Hill South
105:107 Biddle Avenue, Regent Square
1056 S. Negley Avenue, Squirrel Hill
1250 Beechwood Blvd, Point Breeze
311 S Dallas Ave, Point Breeze