Pulp Studio demonstrated its glass-bending expertise in an installation for the global law firm Freshfields at Port Authority’s 3 World Trade Center in New York, New York.
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.
What Pulp Studio leadership says
“Pulp Studio is honored to have been selected by such prestigious architecture and design partners to execute their design goals,” says Kirk Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Pulp Studio. “Glass bending played an integral role in achieving the modern aesthetic of this project. With our proprietary in-house engineered bending equipment, Pulp can shape glass into many forms, enabling impressive, custom design solutions.”
Project details
For this project, Pulp Studio supplied a large order of glass for the office’s railings and smoke baffles. The glass staircase functions as the centerpiece of the design, greeting visitors. 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 bending capabilities and creating a seamless 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.
