About the Design

When considering all the many, many different possible dinosaur designs, an idea based on a play on the word "dinosaur" popped into Paul Farinacci's head — DINERsaur. He loved the idea of using this prehistoric creature to represent an old vintage diner, the kind made of lots of stainless steel. This eatery symbolizes a nostalgic look back, a piece of Americana, while its steel structure celebrates Pittsburgh and Andrew Carnegie's great history as a steel empire.

Sold!Farinacci also liked the idea of using an image of a living being to represent an inanimate object. The dehumanization and mechanization of man in the modern age of technology are issues he deals with often in his artwork.

The creation of DINERsaur involves real and fabricated components from a diner. Four vintage red and silver stainless seats, retro red and white canopy and tableware help create the setting. The counter and stainless steel structure are attached to the back of the dinosaur form. The black signs listing the food offerings are from an old diner and adhered to the steel housing. The dinosaur form is painted black, white, and silver, transforming it into the DINERsaur.

About the Location

DINERsaur is inside an office building on the second floor. He is partly visible from the lobby.  If you climb the stairs, you are entering a private space. Please be respectful and do not cause a disturbance,