2402 QPS
24-02 QUEENS PLAZA SOUTH, LIC, NY 11101
Elevating Precision: High-Performance Engineering at 40 Stories
Location: Long Island City, NY
Type: High-Rise Mixed-Use Condominium
Scope: Approx. 164,000 sq. ft. of Facade Area
Key Systems: Unitized Storefront System, Unitized Curtain Wall System, Glass Railing System, UV Bird-Safety Protection, Aluminium Cladding, Balcony Drop Soffit, Aluminum Canopy, Aluminium Coping Cover, Architectural Screen
Overview
Rising 40 stories above Queensboro Plaza, 2402 QPS is a major residential landmark defining the Long Island City skyline. The tower features a continuous, sleek aesthetic achieved through horizontal architectural bands and a floor-to-ceiling glass envelope.
Execution
Constructing at this altitude introduced significant logistical and environmental challenges. Our team expertly navigated high-wind conditions and complex vertical logistics to install the unitized panels safely and efficiently at 40 stories. The installation required rigorous safety protocols and precision engineering to ensure that the balcony drop soffits and coping covers were perfectly aligned, delivering a flawless finish visible from the street to the penthouse.
Key Technical Highlights
High-Rise Logistics: Successfully managed vertical transportation and installation schedules for a 40-story timeline.
Wind Load Management: Engineered systems to withstand significant wind pressures inherent to high-altitude structures.
Bird-Friendly Design: Implemented advanced UV bird-safety glazing without compromising transparency or aesthetics.
Seamless Integration: Flawless transition between the curtain wall, architectural screens, and aluminum canopies at the podium level.
