TKTS Booth
Architect: Perkins Eastman
Installer: Shuldiner
Location: New York, New York
This iconic landmark in New York City’s Times Square is the first all-glass structural envelope in the United States and one of the only ones in the world. This project was one of the most valued collaborative experiences I have ever had and it enabled me to work closely with Nicholas Leahy, now co-CEO of Perkins Eastman. Every first of its kind projects needs a champion to succeed and Nick was this project's champion. The walls, super structure, and treads are glass. The determining load case to size the glass beams and shear walls was 500 people jumping up and down on New Years Eve. The primary load resisting structure is glass. Major innovations were achieved on this project by the supplier team including the lamination of multiple pieces of glass into an assembly. Prior to this project most laminators only had expertise to laminate two panes of glass while this project required 4. Unique ball joint connection brackets anchor the glass beams to the front main wall and allow for rotational movements to prevent overstressing the glass. The glass staircase structure encloses the fiberglass ticket booth facility and the HVAC equipment. It has become an iconic New York place to see.
