Stand and Build
a design + build studio
Harry’s Kiosk Grand Central Pop-Up NYC
Completed: October 2015
Location: Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Project Type: prototyping, technical shop drawings, fine woodworking, custom cabinetry, project management, finish, transit terminal installation
In collaboration with men’s grooming brand Harry’s, Stand and Build custom-outfitted an existing freestanding retail kiosk inside Manhattan’s iconic Grand Central Terminal for their holiday activation. Tasked with designing and building within the historic terminal structure, our team transformed the designated retail footprint into a high-impact branded environment that harmonized with the Beaux-Arts architecture of Vanderbilt Hall.Fabricated in our Long Island City studio, the interior fit-out integrated architectural fine woodworking with premium material finishes engineered to fit the existing structural contours. Our shop crafted solid white oak lower casework with integrated soft-close drawer storage, custom hardware, and a precision-cut honed white marble countertop. Overhead, we fabricated custom display shelving, branded marquee signage inserts, and integrated low-profile display illumination.
Operating under strict Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) guidelines and transit terminal parameters, all millwork components were test-fitted in our Queens facility to ensure rapid, seamless assembly on site. Stand and Build managed transit logistics and completed the interior build-out with zero disruption to Grand Central commuter traffic.