Kanchan B.
4/24/2017
Yelp knows how much I love large-scale pieces of public art + sculpture as witnessed by my check-ins and previous reviews, so am super psyched to add another one to my collection. I was...
Water Cube
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803 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The Water Cube, located at the parklet of the 8th Street block of Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, is an artist-designed water fountain that offers both still and sparkling water. This permanent public art piece, created by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in collaboration with GBBN Architects EdgeStudio and supported by the Colcom Foundation, aims to provide a unique amenity for residents and visitors, reduce the consumption of bottled water, and enhance the beauty of the 8th Street block of Penn Avenue.
The Water Cube, featuring the first public sparkling water fountain in the United States, has quickly become a popular gathering place, sparking conversations and attracting bicyclists and pedestrians. Its opening during the 2016 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival marked a significant addition to the functional public artwork presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust throughout the Cultural District.
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3.56 reviews
Troy B.
6/2/2025
The WaterCube is GONE . . . !!! Apparently, this whole area including the former "Backyard" is all ripped up, and is going to be all new for 2026. The new name will be "Arts Landing." I will miss...
David B.
8/12/2016
A new park for bicyclists and pedestrians in Downtown Pittsburgh. It's a stopping point for cyclists (bike repair), and a watering hole for bikers and pedestrians. It's the first public...
Karla D.
3/30/2017
I'm one of those city folks who actually uses the cube almost every single day. Not only is it a magnificent piece of art but it also dispenses purified and sparkling water. What a treat! I walk...
Lauren A.
7/6/2019
Love this cube. There is a still water option and a carbonated water option and both are so cold!! There isn't really a way for this system to get "dirty" and I always see people filling up their...
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