Nagle admits that glass block “has often been overused or not used well,” but he also believes it effectively allows light into a space while maintaining privacy. He specified it for this house as a geometric backdrop to a metal stair. Pittsburgh Corning manufactures the blocks in an assortment of patterns, shapes, and sizes. The company recently introduced colored blocks in blue, pink, and bronze. Pittsburgh Corning, 724.327.6100; www.pittsburghcorning.com.
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