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Bendheim Glass Illuminates Historic 200 Varick Street Renovation

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Our products played an important role in the transformative renovation of the elevator lobby at 200 Varick Street, a prominent Art Deco building in Manhattan’s Hudson Square. The redesign, overseen by BR Design Associates, celebrates the building’s rich history and modern updates while showcasing our innovative glass solutions.

Originally constructed in 1927 and designed by architect Frank S. Parker, 200 Varick Street housed printing presses and later a graphic arts center. The building’s evolution is reflected in its recent renovation, which integrates elements of its past with a chic, modern aesthetic. The new elevator lobby design pays homage to the building’s historical roots with a sophisticated blend of black metal, terrazzo, wood tones and monochromatic finishes.

TurnKey Fusion Light Wall creating back-lit walls in a lobby.

200 Varick St., NYC by BR Design Associates. Photos by Tom Sibley.

The renovation, which covers 1,500 square feet, addresses both functionality and style, incorporating our cutting-edge TurnKey™ glass cladding system to enhance the space. The lobby now includes a dramatic backlit portal and translucent walls that contribute to the elegant, timeless atmosphere. The easily installed TurnKey™ system spans nearly 1,000 square feet and seamlessly transitions from the walls to the ceiling. The stairs and walkway are clad with glass and LED backlit panels. The translucent white glass evenly distributes light without a trace of shadow lines. GFC Ornamental Glass installed the system.

“We tried to create that modernism, but it’s still a design that isn’t going to age,” said Michael Rait, Founder and Principal at BR Design. “We feel like we introduced a lot of elements there, like the illuminated brick, and then that illuminated portal is using light to create a dramatic design.”

TurnKey Fusion Light Wall creating back-lit walls in a lobby.

The TurnKey™ system is a budget-friendly solution for opaque and backlit walls in which panels can be installed and later replaced quickly and effortlessly without damaging the wall behind. The clip-in system is forgiving and adjusts easily on-site. The system is fast, easy, and inexpensive to install and maintain. It can be used with hundreds of in-stock safety-tempered and/or laminated glass varieties.

This innovative use of glass adds visual interest as it improves the space’s efficiency and flow, solving previous bottleneck issues and enhancing the visitor experience. The integration of Bendheim products into the redesign highlights how architectural glass can elevate and modernize spaces while honoring historical significance.

For more information on TurnKey™, visit https://bendheim.com/system_product/turnkey-fittings/

Bendheim’s New Seaglas™ Collection: A Celebration of Coastal Colors

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The Seaglas Collection creates a serene atmosphere

We are pleased to introduce our Seaglas™ Collection, offering a stunning homage to the beauty and serenity of the ocean. Inspired by the invigorating energy and never-ending motion of the sea, this collection captures the essence of sea glass. It takes this natural wonder and seemingly encapsulates it within a sheet of glass, preserving its alluring and magical quality in a form that is a practical and versatile building product.

The restorative energy of the ocean is the inspiration behind Seaglas. The ocean’s rolling surf and the ebb and flow of the tides transform shards of glass, once discarded and forgotten, into softly rounded glowing cabochons.

Samples of Bendheim's soft etched SeaGlas

One of the standout features of the Seaglas Collection is its adaptability. Available in large 60” x 120” sizes and larger upon special request, the scale and colors of the glass can be customized to meet specific design requirements. The collection is available in tempered or tempered and laminated safety forms to meet project glazing requirements.

“Just the sight and sound of the ocean promote wellness, creating a sense of relaxation,’’ Bendheim partner Steven Jayson said. “The Seaglas Collection’s design reflects the hues of the sea. This glass is more than a visual treat, it’s a functional one that is perfectly suited for wall surfaces, partitions, and more.”

The Seaglas Collection is engineered to integrate seamlessly with the our innovative Z-KISS™ wall mounting system and TurnKey™ wall cladding system.

The glass can be easily backlit with our UL-certified TurnKey™ Fusion™ light wall system. The system diffuses the light as it passes through and illuminates the glass, casting a soothing glow evocative of the ocean’s tranquility. The system further ensures that the installation of Seaglas is efficient and secure, providing a flawless finish.

Sample of Bendheim's soft etched SeaGlas

Innovative and breathtaking, Seaglas allows architects and designers to bring a sense of the ocean’s magic to any project. Whether a focal point or as part of a broader design scheme, Seaglas can transform a space into an extraordinary and comforting environment.

For more information about our digitally printed architectural glass, visit https://bendheim.com/glass_type/bendheimdigital/.

Bendheim Glass Mural Captures Historic Olympic Moment

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Inspirational Image Installed with TurnKey™ Fusion Celebrates Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens raced to Olympic glory nearly 90 years ago, but his inspirational performance in Berlin in 1936 remains indelibly etched in the minds of Bendheim employees via a beautiful digitally printed backlit glass mural at the company’s headquarters in Wayne, N.J.

The image of Owens – 8 feet high and 15 feet wide — is the first thing people see when entering the headquarters of the architectural glass manufacturer. The wall includes four panels of digitally printed glass which combine to create the overall image. The glass is installed with our innovative TurnKey™ Fusion Light Wall system, which uses petite clips to capture the glass, eliminating the need for adhesives or expensive glass drilling.

Lobby with Bendheim's TurnKey Fusion Light Wall, featuring a glass mural of Jesse Owens

The project captures Owens as he competes en route to four gold medals at the Games. He won individual gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters and long jump. He also ran on the victorious 4 x 100-meter relay. The Berlin Games were held amid a politically charged atmosphere, coming just three years after Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany.

“The wall acts as a representation of values that Jesse’s performance symbolized, including bravery, optimism, and teamwork,” Bendheim President Donald Jayson said. “We hope that the mural inspires both our team and visitors alike.”

2 men installing glass panels into the wall

The mural’s significance takes on added importance amid the 2024 Summer Olympics currently under way in Paris, France. Saturday, August 3, will mark the 88th anniversary of Owens’ victory in the 100-meter dash at the Berlin Olympics.

For more on our TurnKey Fusion system, visit https://bendheim.com/system/interior-glass-cladding-systems/

Bendheim Brings New Light to Titanium Glass Collection

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We are happy to introduce the Lunar Collection to our Titanium architectural etched glass line. The mix of subdued to dazzling designs create truly distinctive glass surfaces allowing building planners to reimagine walls and ceilings with gently glowing glass surfaces enlivened by ambient light.

Our Titanium Lunar Collection delivers a delicate reflective glass that interplays with available light adding luminosity and a soft energy. The decorative Lunar Collection features an eclectic mix of luminous patterns, each designed to play with light in a unique way.

The durable, maintenance-friendly material and its three-dimensional patterns are ideal for a wide array of interior design projects. Its fingerprint-resistant surface is well-suited for wall cladding applications in high traffic areas, while its gentle glow is a quiet design element that improves the quality and quantity of interior light.

Architects and designers are continuing to adopt holistic approaches to creating healthier environments. Mood- and productivity-boosting daylight, with the help of specialty architectural glass, is known to have a profound effect on the health and wellness of building occupants.

This new line of luminous architectural glass enhances interior spaces, gently reflecting and diffusing daylight. The graphic internal patterns give the illusion of depth and wonder, a material which subtly shifts in texture and depth, lending visual interest and a subtle glow to interior surfaces. The patterns can be customized and scaled to project requirements, and is ideal for a variety of applications including: feature walls for healthcare, hospitality, commercial, and residential interiors.

The Titanium Lunar Collection can be quickly and easily installed with our Z-KISS™ and TurnKey™ systems, saving time and labor costs.

“We’re excited to introduce this line to provide ever more options for architects and building designers,’’ Bendheim President Donald Jayson said. “Innovation is critical to staying in the industry forefront, and the Titanium Lunar Collection adds a luminous, creative option that will gently and dramatically improve a building’s aesthetics.”

Bendheim Increases Bird-Friendly Glass Facade Options

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Bendheim’s Lamberts® glass is the first channel glass to earn the Bird-Smart certification from the American Bird Conservancy

Building collisions are among the leading causes of bird mortality in the United States. We are proud to be the first to earn the ABC Bird-Smart certification for channel glass in 2015. At the time, six of our eight channel glass textures were certified. Today, all eight textures have earned this certification.

With their entire channel glass line now certified as Bird-Smart, we offer a stunning alternative to traditional opaque building walls and flat architectural glass. Architects and designers can now choose from the various surface textures, hundreds of colors, thermal performance coatings, insulation inserts, and frame systems.

Channel glass walls with bird-friendly logo

Piccolo™ channel glass’ fine, corduroy-like texture, for example, brings glass alive as one walks past it, but deters birds from flying into it by reducing reflection on the glass surface. Channel glass can be manufactured in lengths up to 23 feet tall and can be installed in openings spanning hundreds of feet without interruption.

In addition to creating bird-friendly glass textures, Bendheim and Lamberts are committed to sustainability. Our Lamberts® glass contains 40 to 50 percent recycled glass, of which 25 to 35 percent is post-consumer content. Our Lamberts channel glass has also received third-party prepared Environment Product Declaration (EPD) and Health Product Declaration (HPD).

Channel glass house with bird-friendly logo

Our channel glass façade systems diffuse light and minimize glare while also offering thermal performance with a U-value range of 0.49 to 0.19. Channel glass adds elegance with glass-to-glass corners and serpentine curves, and just ¼’ inch thick, lightweight and easy to install. For more information, please visit https://bendheim.com/glass_type/channel-glass/

Bendheim Blog | Bendheim Glass Systems Help New Airport Win Acclaim

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The new terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened to much acclaim in February 2023. A year later, awards are still rolling in for the project enhanced by its parking structure featuring a Bendheim glass system facade.

The American Society of Civil Engineers named the new terminal at KCI one of 11 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award winners in 2024. The program honors projects across the globe that represent significant advancements in the engineering profession and enhance their built environments.

Ventilated glass facade by Bendheim on the exterior of the Kansas City International Airport parking structure.

Kansas City International Airport Parking Structure, Kansas City MO by BNIM. Photos by Michael Robinson Photography.

KCI is the largest infrastructure project in Kansas City history and has now been called “the world’s most accessible airport.” The parking structure includes more than 6,000 parking spaces, and stands only steps from the new terminal. The smart parking system directs drivers to open spaces and reduces time to park by as much as 63 percent.

SOM Architects developed a sustainable solution for the airports’ parking garage. BNIM, in partnership with JE Dunn Construction, worked closely with Bendheim and partner, Längle Glas from the project’s beginnings to build a 2 million plus square foot structure exceeding sustainability objectives.

Ventilated glass facade by Bendheim on the exterior of the Kansas City International Airport parking structure.

The façade for the parking structure required over 50,000 square feet of tempered and laminated glass. The large-scale glass panels, attached in a shingled array provides natural ventilation minimizing the need for mechanical support.  It is one example of the energy-saving features found throughout the airport.

Bendheim and Längle designed and fabricated a custom system of vertical compression clips and armatures to fasten the glass to the building. The custom glass system created a design statement as it eliminated the need for a costly steel substructure that would normally support the façade. The clips themselves are set into the precast concrete structure with imbeds designed to allow three inches of tolerance in all directions.

The 6’ x 14’ glass panels, each weighing 800+ pounds, are scaled to the size of the building. Etched glass surfaces on the west side of the building protect the terminal from glare, while reflective glass to the north presents a view of land and sky to approaching motorists.

Ventilated glass facade by Bendheim on the exterior of the Kansas City International Airport parking structure.

The ASCE award is one of several for the airport. TravelAwaits, a website for travelers 50 and older, put KCI atop its rankings as the best in the United States and among the top 16 in the world. It also received an Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record, and Airport Business magazine named the KCI project the 2024 New Airport Business Project of the Year.

Paslay Group, which partnered with MCI on the project, said its Executive Program Management services aided in increasing the project scope by five additional gates while reducing costs more than $400 million from original contractor pricing.

“Having someone on the Bendheim side that understands the design vision we’re trying to achieve, but then can bring that technical capacity on the manufacturer side to help realize that conceptual vision is important,” said Joshua Harrold, Associate Principal at BNIM.

“We are very proud to be associated with this project and it is rewarding to know our team, our partners, and our systems contributed to making it the success it has become,” Bendheim President Donald Jayson said. “This is a life-changing project for the community, fully deserving of the praise it has received.”