6 West 9th Street
Luxury Residential Glass Flooring

TCG Glass designed and manufactured a custom structural glass flooring system for this luxury Manhattan residence at 6 West 9th Street. Spanning the central stairwell, the transparent glass floor floods the interior with natural light while creating an unforgettable architectural focal point that seamlessly connects multiple levels of the home.

Project Overview

Location:
New York, New York

Project Feature:

Structural Glass Flooring & Walkable Skylight


Project Type:

Luxury Residential

Application:
Interior Glass Flooring & Exterior Walkable Skylight

Glass Type:
GRIT™ Structural Laminated Glass Flooring & Walkable Skylight System

Unique Design Challenges:

  • Seamlessly integrating interior glass flooring with an exterior walkable skylight
  • Maximizing daylight throughout the home’s central stairwell
  • Engineering structural glass for residential pedestrian loads
  • Creating a minimal-framed design for unobstructed views
  • Weatherproofing the exterior skylight while maintaining optical clarity

Photography:
Ryan Siemers Photography

Status:
Completed

The Story

Located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, 6 West 9th Street features structural laminated glass flooring that serves as both an interior walking surface and an exterior walkable skylight. The custom glass panels span multiple levels of the residence, bringing natural daylight deep into the home while creating a striking architectural focal point.


The project required careful engineering to seamlessly transition from interior glass flooring to an exterior skylight system exposed to the elements. Each panel was custom manufactured to meet structural requirements while maintaining the clean, minimalist aesthetic envisioned by the design team.



The completed installation transforms the home’s central circulation space into an open, light-filled environment, demonstrating how structural glass can combine daylighting, functionality, and contemporary design in a luxury residential setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can structural glass flooring be used both indoors and outdoors?
Yes. This project combines interior structural glass flooring with an exterior walkable skylight, creating a seamless transition while allowing natural daylight to pass between levels.

Is walkable skylight glass safe to walk on?
Absolutely. TCG Glass structural laminated glass flooring is engineered specifically for pedestrian traffic and is manufactured to meet the structural requirements of each individual project.


Can structural glass flooring be customized?
Yes. Every project is custom manufactured to your exact dimensions, thickness requirements, support conditions, and finish preferences.

Does structural glass flooring increase natural light?
Yes. Glass flooring and walkable skylights allow daylight to penetrate areas that would otherwise require artificial lighting, creating brighter, more open interiors.

What types of projects use structural glass flooring?
Structural glass flooring is commonly specified for luxury residences, commercial buildings, museums, hotels, retail spaces, and other architectural projects where both daylighting and modern design are priorities.


Where is TCG Glass structural glass flooring manufactured?
All TCG Glass structural glass flooring systems are custom manufactured for each project and shipped throughout North America and internationally.