When it comes to preserving history that is beneath any current structure, it can be challenging to find a way to showcase it. Incorporating a structural glass floor system can certainly help to add views and light to spaces below the glass. In this glass floor application, Main Street Station utilized GlassWalk structural glass floors into their renovation design. The glass allowed for pedestrian traffic in the station to see historic railroad tracks. The elevated design transformed the original train shed into a multi-modal transportation center and venue space.
The vision for the Laurel Library Expansion included an educational and interactive space for the young children coming to the library. Glowing dinosaur footprints lead visitors through the children's area where a life-size replica of a Nanotryannus skeleton is displayed beneath the GlassWalk glass floor system. The glass floor was designed to protect the exhibit while still allowing for clear views for visitors to see the bones. It was important to design the glass floor with low iron glass creating a see-through glass floor. A transparent perforation frit pattern was also incorporated so while you could look through the glass floor it still maintained it's anti-slip properties.
Bowling Green State University in Ohio utilized glass flooring to place ancient ruins beneath individual structural glass panels. The tiles were preserved for 50 years before being displayed and protected under air-tight glass. Later it was found that the tiles had come from an unauthorized excavation, unknown to BGSU at the time they purchased the tiles. Since then the tiles have been returned to Turkey, but BGSU has replaced them with replicas. You can still find the replicas on display under transparent glass flooring in the Wolfe Center for the Arts on the BGSU campus.
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Whether you are a contractor looking for a ready-to-go glass floor kit, a designer looking to create that "wow" feature, or a home owner looking to live luxuriously, we are ready to work with you. With the full line of GlassWalk™ Glass Flooring Systems (Structural Glass Flooring, Glass Stair Treads, and Glass Pavers), GBA has the perfect solution for any project. If you'd like to envision what glass floor systems like our structural glass floors, glass stair treads, or glass pavers, we have samples ready to be shipped with our different slip resistant textures. We're committed to bringing your beautiful glass vision to a reality.
GBA is also an installer of glass block applications ranging from glass block pavers to glass block systems engineered for security and detention centers, hurricane resistance, fire resistance, blast resistance, and even tornado resistance. We have been installing glass block and walkable glass floor systems for over 40 years all across America.
To discuss the possibility and advantages of incorporating GBA Structural Glass flooring or glass stair treads into your new construction or a remodel, contact one of the three numbers listed below or contact us to fill out our contact form.
Midwest: 877-280-7700
East Coast: 212-255-5787
West Coast:213-634-7050
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"We could not be happier with your product and services. We relied on you quite a bit to set the coordination of several items – ceiling heights, curb construction, detailing/engineering – and can’t imagine having another vendor without your expertise and patience. Jeff was especially great throughout the entire experience.
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" — Neal Harrod, Rockwell Group
"I saw the final glass block wall in person and it really is a work of art. We are so grateful for your team’s hard work on this." – Crister Cantrell, Gensler
"Work was done very professionally with outstanding quality. Your crews were very attentive to detail & made sure to protect surrounding work surfaces from damage. They communicated well with my field team to ensure we & the Owner were satisfied with the end product. Job well done." - Russell Stafford, RNGD A Palmisano Company
"We were lucky to have GBA on our project at Lutheran East High School. From the front office to the field supervision and crew were very knowledgeable with our project. Took extra care not to damage the building during demolition. The quality of materials and their labor force was top-notch." — Peter Powell, Carey Construction Group
"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the glass block at Lutheran East High School and have received many compliments on the design. The glass block windows give the building a nice “pop” of color on the exterior each side of the gym and helped to maintain the identity of the school." - Rick Jozity, Meraki Architects, L.L.C
"As the Senior Project Manager for the general contracting company responsible for completing all aspects of the historical restoration, structural rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse modifications to the derelict Triboro tuberculosis hospital, one of the most difficult challenges was finding capable and qualified subcontractors for the key restoration trades that are both committed to quality construction and respectful of the historical restoration process. I am lucky enough to have worked with GBA on previous successful projects and was glad to bring them into this project. GBA provided the essential expertise and quality craftsmanship that this project needed and was a reliable partner helping us convert the Triboro Tuberculosis Hospital into the T Building Residence." – Senior Project Manager, Bill Harwood for the GC, Mega Contracting
"On behalf of me, my project manager and CGC; I would like to reach out to applaud the quality and workmanship of the crew sent out to do the glass block wall outside of the theater here in Hudson. Dan and Nate went above and beyond to keep their work area organized and clean, even protected our finish trim and VWC in the mixing area with plastic. If only more companies active on site would follow in your companies steps these buildings would be cut and dry and run very efficiently. Thank you! - Jake M. Behler, Cameron General Contractors
