Optik™ Shoe at Jesuit College Prep
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Jesuit College Prep School’s front-of-school additions and renovations introduce a refreshed, welcoming presence to the Dallas campus. Designed by HKS and constructed by Hill & Wilkinson, the project reimagines circulation at key entry points while reinforcing the school’s architectural character.
Railing System: Optik™ Shoe
Location: Dallas, TX.
Architect: HKS
Contractor: Hill & Wilkinson
As part of these updates, HDI installed the Optik™ Shoe floating glass railing system, enhancing safety while preserving openness along the main lobby stair, upper walkway, and second-floor balcony edges.
Optik™ Shoe Delivers Clean Sightlines
HDI supplied and installed the Optik™ Shoe system across multiple mounting conditions throughout the project. In some areas, the shoe channel is surface-mounted to concrete to accommodate structural variation.
Along the main stair, the system mounts directly to steel, maintaining tight alignment with the stair structure.
Every panel uses 9/16″ laminated clear tempered glass with an SGP interlayer, delivering structural performance without interrupting sightlines. The result is a railing system that reads as continuous glass rather than a segmented guardrail.
Coordinated Materials, Intentional Details
To align with the building’s refined interior palette, HDI fabricated all components in 304 stainless steel with a 240-grain brushed finish.
Uniform glazing across all vertical and horizontal transitions ensures a singular, uninterrupted design language throughout the facility.
A Refined Welcome
Today, the Optik™ Shoe system reinforces Jesuit College Prep’s updated front-of-school experience. Glass panels define circulation paths while stainless and maple detailing add warmth and structure.
This project reflects HDI’s collaborative approach—working alongside HKS and Hill & Wilkinson to deliver engineered glass railing solutions that enhance both safety and architectural intent.
Why choose HDI?
HDI develops railing systems that blend smoothly, deliver reliable performance, and are durable. Made with high-quality materials and engineered with precision, our solutions ensure safety and aesthetic appeal without introducing unnecessary complexity.