CASE STUDY:
Benhar Showroom — New York, NY

Project Overview

A Space Designed to Adapt

The Benhar Showroom project reflects a modern approach to workplace design where flexibility, transparency, and clean architectural detailing define the experience. Located in New York, the showroom required a glass partition system that could create separation when needed while maintaining openness, light flow, and visual continuity throughout the space.

PK-30 delivered a customized sliding/stacking glass wall solution engineered to support both functionality and refined aesthetics. The result is a conference environment that feels adaptable, polished, and architecturally integrated without interrupting the overall openness of the showroom.

Challenge

Creating Flexibility Without Visual Disruption

The design intent centered around creating a conference space capable of transforming between open collaboration and private meeting functionality. The challenge was achieving this flexibility without introducing visual heaviness or disrupting the clean lines of the showroom environment.

Key project challenges included:

• Maintaining visual consistency across operable and fixed glass elements
• Integrating sliding/stacking functionality into a refined architectural setting
• Preserving transparency while incorporating structured mullion detailing
• Delivering smooth operation with minimal visual interruption

The project required a system that balanced movement, durability, and architectural simplicity while maintaining a cohesive design language throughout the space.

Solution

Engineered Transparency

PK-30 provided a fully customized sliding/stacking glass wall system designed specifically for the conference area. The system combines operable flexibility with clean structural rhythm, utilizing consistent horizontal mullion detailing to unify every panel and door component.

Project Scope Summary

Total Linear Feet:

• 15.9 L.F.

Conference Area

• 3 Sliding/Stacking Panels
  • 2 horizontal mullions per panel
• 1 Single Swing Door
  • 2 horizontal mullions
• 1 Fixed Panel
  • 2 horizontal mullions

Integrated Scope of Work

The PK-30 system was carefully engineered to create seamless transitions between open and enclosed configurations while maintaining the showroom’s modern architectural character.

Key solution features included:

• Operable sliding/stacking panels designed for flexible space usage
• Consistent mullion alignment across all panels and door systems
• Minimal black framed detailing to reinforce clean sightlines
• Integrated fixed and operable elements for visual continuity
• Precision-engineered hardware for smooth and reliable operation

Every component was coordinated to ensure the system functioned as both an architectural feature and a high-performing spatial solution.

Results – Why PK-30

The completed installation delivers a conference environment defined by openness, adaptability, and precision. The sliding/stacking system allows the space to transition effortlessly between collaboration and privacy while preserving the refined showroom aesthetic.

PK-30’s customized approach resulted in:

• Enhanced flexibility without compromising design integrity
• Consistent visual rhythm across all glass elements
• Improved natural light flow and spatial openness
• A clean, modern system integrated seamlessly into the architecture

The final result is a sophisticated environment where performance and aesthetics work together to support the evolving needs of the showroom.

Conclusion – The PK-30 Experience

The Benhar Showroom project demonstrates how thoughtful engineering and architectural integration can transform a functional partition system into a defining feature of the space. By combining flexibility, precision, and clean design language, PK-30 delivered a solution that aligns seamlessly with the project’s modern vision.

The PK-30 Experience is defined by our ability to collaborate closely with project teams, customize our systems to meet specific architectural goals, and deliver solutions that balance aesthetics, performance, and long-term reliability. Our commitment to precision and quality ensures every installation contributes meaningfully to the overall architectural experience.