712 Fifth Ave Atrium
A guiding principle of the retail renovation was to celebrate the intricate windows that span from the 2nd to 4th floors, detailed with Art Nouveau flowers created by the renowned glass artist. Originally, catwalks spanned the internal perimeter of floors two, three, and four, providing close access to the windows but decreasing general visibility from the ground level. The third and fourth floor catwalks were removed, improving the reach of natural light and allowing for unobstructed views from the interior ground level that were not possible prior to the renovation. The updated design retains the catwalk at the second floor, adding a wheelchair lift to improve accessibility and meet ADA compliance, continuing to grant the public the opportunity to appreciate the craftsmanship of the original design. Also on the 2nd level, a glass viewing balcony was introduced opposite the Lalique windows, and glass railings were added, continuing the theme of transparency.
Front contributed to the design and engineering of the new glass floors and glass balustrades throughout the renovated atrium space.
