Pulp Studio has series of recently completed projects featuring custom glass railing systems. From hospitality destinations and office spaces to cultural institutions, each installation showcases Pulp Studio's engineering of glass that blends safety, performance and sophisticated design.
“Glass railings are beautiful safety features that offer an architectural experience,” says Kirk Johnson, CEO of Pulp Studio. “Whether we're fabricating tight-radius curved glass for a staircase or creating near-invisible railing systems that preserve sightlines, our team thrives on solving complex engineering challenges while delivering exceptional craftsmanship. These projects demonstrate how advanced glass fabrication can enhance both the function and aesthetic of a space.”
Gravitas Private Club
Pulp Studio partnered with Gravitas to fabricate custom architectural glass handrails that complement the private club’s sophisticated design while enhancing the member experience. Located in Beverly Hills, California, Gravitas is an exclusive headquarters that serves as a hub for culinary excellence, curated amenities and networking opportunities.
Throughout the club, Pulp Studio supplied architectural glass for the entryway, dining area and meeting areas, with the stair handrails serving as a standout feature. Overlooking the restaurant, the handrails were fabricated using 150 pieces of two-layer laminated ¼-inch bronze glass, providing durability while maintaining a refined aesthetic. The transparent railings provide a largely unobstructed view from the second story to the open-air dining space below.
Freshfields Law Offices
Pulp Studio collaborated with Freshfields, a global law firm, to fabricate the custom glass railings for its new office at Port Authority’s 3 World Trade Center in New York, New York. As part of a workplace designed by architecture leader Gensler and built by national contractor JT Magen for employees relocating to Lower Manhattan, glass served as a defining design element throughout the space.
For the project, Pulp Studio supplied glass for both the office’s railings and smoke baffles, with the prominent glass staircase serving as the focal point of the design. The staircase railings were fabricated using thicker, high-performance laminated glass to achieve a clean, contemporary aesthetic.
This project 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.
