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SEPTA Tasker Morris Station

241025 - Jeff 1st Phase Complete (7)

Industry

Transportation

Project Overview

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) commissioned upgrades at its Tasker-Morris Station to improve safety, durability, and aesthetics. As part of the renovation, windscreens for the stairs and elevator enclosure were designed and installed using high-performance glass block systems.

Results

A durable, vandal-resistant solution suitable for high-traffic transit environments.

Key Product

GBA Mortarless Grid System, VistaBrik®

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Glass Blocks Used
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Transit Projects
PA
State
241025 - Jimmy 1st Phase Complete (1)

Scope of Work

GBA Products partnered with Sowinski Sullivan Architects, PC to furnish and install approximately 405 square feet (≈912 pieces) of 8x8x3 Vistabrik® glass block. These units were set within a custom aluminum grid system, bonded with clear structural silicone for strength and long-term performance.

Materials & Methods

  • VistaBrik® 8x8x3 blocks – chosen for their clarity, impact resistance, and durability.
  • GBA aluminum grids – provided a modern, modular framing system for precise installation.
  • Clear structural silicone – ensured a seamless, secure bond while maintaining visual transparency.
  • Installation elements – included windscreens for both stairways and the elevator enclosure.

Execution

  • Owner: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA)
  • Contractor: General Masonry & Restoration
  • Architect: Sowinski Sullivan Architects
  • Collaboration ensured smooth delivery, with GBA assuming clear access and on-site laydown area for material storage.
  • The system, proposed by GBA as an alternative to the original basis of design, had already been approved on multiple SEPTA projects, streamlining approval and installation.

Results

The completed installation provided SEPTA with:

  • A durable, vandal-resistant solution suitable for high-traffic transit environments.
  • Improved station aesthetics with clean lines and light-enhancing glass block.
  • A proven, cost-effective system that met both design intent and long-term performance needs.