Pier 17 South Street Seaport
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- Channel (U-Shaped) Glass
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South Street Seaport, New York, NY by SHoP Architects. Photo by C. Taylor Crothers Photography, Inc.
Project Info
- Location
- New York, NY
- Completion Year
- 2018
- Approx. Surface Area
- 44,000 sq. ft.
- Architect
- SHoP Architects & R. A. Heintges and Associates
- Installer
- Enclos Corp.
Project Description
In the aftermath of “superstorm” Sandy, the key design objectives of this project were durability, resilience and longevity. The unique geometry of Bendheim’s three-dimensional channel glass allowed it to reach continuous spans up to 20 feet, while bracing against the high Hudson River and East River winds. The non-porous 504 Rough Cast textured glass forms a durable protective shield around the upper stories of the building, as well as 2-story-tall light-boxes with integrated lighting. Back-lit at night, the light-diffusing glass turns the building into a beacon.
Testimonials
From the Architect:
"Ambitious projects need excellent partners. For Pier 17 at South Street Seaport, the channel glass facade relied on a structurally-bonded adapter for a flush appearance, eliminating the typical horizontal retaining shoe. Bendheim provided insight and engineering to help realize this unprecedented detail. They also provided quick turn-around on samples, reliable estimating throughout the design phase, and a non-standard deeper channel... Bendheim was the kind unflinching partner I'm always looking for on challenging projects." — Alex Terzich, SHoP Architects
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