JT Magen Completes Office for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
JT Magen has completed the new office build‑out for law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer at 3 World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. The project involved a full fit‑out across four floors, totaling 180,000 square feet. Freshfields relocated from 601 Lexington Avenue to establish a new, modern, light-filled workplace.
The design, led by Gensler, introduces open layouts and collaborative amenity zones, including kitchens, cafeterias, a barista station, Grab‑&‑Go coffee service, and breakout meeting areas. These spaces support Freshfields’ focus on interaction, collaboration, and engagement.
JT Magen served as construction manager, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and final handover. The team executed precise MEP and structural work, while Robert Derector Associates provided engineering expertise.
To maximize natural light while preserving privacy, private offices feature glass fronts and doors. JT Magen collaborated with Longman Lindsey to incorporate state-of-the-art single- and double-glazed wall systems, enhancing both transparency and quietness without compromising confidentiality.
A standout architectural feature is the interconnecting stair system, developed with M. Cohen & Sons, which links the 51st through 54th floors. These staircases serve as dynamic focal points, clad in decorative precast concrete, with timber handrails and glass guardrails. The reception atrium provides sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River skyline.
This project reinforces JT Magen’s reputation as a premier general contractor in commercial interiors and law firm office build-outs. The firm continues to deliver complex, high-profile environments on time and with exceptional craftsmanship.