Anne et Valentin, Soho NYC

Project Name

Anne et Valentin Flagship – Soho, New York

Category

Commercial Storefront Windows

Clients

Anne et Valentin Eyewear

Date

February 2025

Duration

9 Weeks

Project overview

This case study showcases the collaboration between Ponzio. Windows and the luxury French eyewear brand Anne et Valentin for their new flagship store in the heart of Soho, NYC. The client sought to create a clean, transparent, and architecturally bold storefront with uninterrupted visibility, while meeting NYC code standards and tight installation timelines.

The defining feature of the project is a massive glass storefront with a structural glass corner – a showpiece both visually and technically. Our scope included large custom IGUs, thin-profile aluminum framing, and expert coordination with contractors to execute the installation safely and on schedule.

Navigating Project Hurdles

This project involved significant logistical and technical challenges: transporting oversized glass units into Manhattan, managing sidewalk closures, coordinating craning and placement in dense urban traffic. We worked closely with the client’s GC and storefront subcontractor to synchronize delivery and installation to the hour. All materials were custom-fabricated in Poland, delivered via container, and staged for rapid deployment.

Our Tailored Solution

We provided high-performance tempered laminated IGUs with solar protection, fitted into ultra-slim thermal aluminum frames. A glass-to-glass corner connection was executed with precision-engineered silicone joints to maintain optical clarity.

Despite winter weather and urban congestion, the installation was completed within 4 weeks, including demolition, preparation, framing, and final glazing.

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Project Goal Achieved?
The goal was to create a premium storefront with maximum transparency and modern architectural identity. The result exceeded expectations in quality, design precision, and impact.
Our unique combination of European production, fast U.S. logistics, and personal project consulting made us the ideal partner for a design-conscious client.
High. Client praised the clarity of the glass, the minimal lines of the frames, and the seamless execution in a complicated urban environment.
Which Window Types Used?
Large fixed storefront glazing, structural glass corners, aluminum thermal frames.
Yes. Despite major logistical complexity, the coordination between Ponzio. Windows and the site contractor allowed smooth, injury-free installation over several early mornings.
Yes. Anne et Valentin will be using our systems again in future locations.