Pulp Studio, a fabricator of technically advanced architectural decorative glass, demonstrated its glass-bending expertise in a high-profile installation for the elite global law firm Freshfields at Port Authority’s 3 World Trade Center in New York, N.Y.
In March 2024, the firm relocated to Lower Manhattan, partnering with national construction firm JT Magen and architecture and design leader Gensler to create a vibrant new workplace that reflects the law firm’s modern operations. With glass serving as a central design element, Pulp Studio was enlisted to bring the vision to life.
Glass bending played an integral role in achieving the modern aesthetic of this project. With Pulp Studio's proprietary in-house engineered bending equipment, the company can shape glass into many forms, enabling impressive, custom design solutions.
For this project, Pulp Studio supplied a large order of glass for the office’s railings and smoke baffles. The striking glass staircase functions as the centerpiece of the design, greeting visitors into a modern, light-filled atmosphere. The railings utilize a thicker, high-performance laminated glass to achieve a sleek, contemporary aesthetic, while the elevated smoke baffles feature a thinner yet equally durable laminated glass. Both applications include a mix of flat and curved pieces, showcasing Pulp Studio’s renowned bending capabilities and creating a seamless, elegant look throughout.
This design features the following glass types: GL-07 13/16-inch Low Iron, Tempered Laminated with Sentry Glass Plus interlayer, GL-08 13/16-inch Low Iron, Chemically Strengthened Laminated with Sentry Glass Plus interlayer, GL-09 9/16-inch Low Iron, Tempered with Sentry Glass Plus interlayer, GL-10 9/16-inch Low Iron, Chemically Strengthened Laminated with Sentry Glass Plus. There are flat and bent panels for both the overhead smoke baffles and the railings. The glazier was M Cohen & Sons.
PHOTOS: Alexander Severin, courtesy Gensler
