A decorative outdoor privacy screen with stained glass panels featuring abstract blue, green, and purple designs, placed near a hot tub by a large body of water.

Herlihy Residence Stained Glass Windscreen

Ridgeland, MS

Blending Function and Artistry in Outdoor Design

Nestled along the Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, Mississippi, the Herlihy Residence windscreen is a stunning fusion of stained glass and custom steelwork, designed to provide both beauty and practicality. Installed in 2019, this three-panel glass installation was created to block and redirect harsh winter winds from an outdoor in-ground hot tub, enhancing the space’s comfort while maintaining an unobstructed view of the landscape.

A Custom Design for Function and Elegance

Designed by Andrew Young of Pearl River Glass Studio, the windscreen features custom steel framing set into a reinforced concrete base. While the metalwork was fabricated off-site, final installation and glass placement were carefully completed by PRGS craftsmen, ensuring precision and artistry at every stage.

A Tapestry of Textures and Light

The stained glass selection was curated to complement the natural surroundings, incorporating a blend of clear textures, beveled glass, and opal water glass. A highlight of the design is the use of Reamy Glass, a rare mouth-blown glass from Germany’s Glashütte Lamberts Glass, known for its windy texture and dynamic movement. The combination of these materials creates a mesmerizing play of light and reflection, offering both privacy and an artistic focal point.

Art in Harmony with Nature

More than just a functional windbreak, the Herlihy Residence stained glass installation stands as a testament to how architectural glass can elevate outdoor living spaces. By merging craftsmanship, design, and natural light, this project transforms an everyday structure into a breathtaking piece of functional art.

Red and white abstract graphic design with curved lines.
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Dining room with a wooden table and three chairs, stained glass window with geometric patterns, and framed artwork on the wall.
Window with stained glass design above kitchen sink, with cabinets on either side.
Decorative stained glass door with abstract geometric patterns and colorful accents.
Abstract stained glass window with geometric shapes in blue, green, and gray tones, overlooking a landscape with trees and sky.
Hand-drawn sketch of a building facade with symmetrical design, windows, decorative elements, and geometric patterns.
A stained glass window with geometric shapes in various colors, framed by black metal and enclosed in a white border, with art lines and shading.
Sketch of a landscape design featuring a pool, trees, a wooden fence, and industrial elements like steel and glass structures, with annotations referencing winter wind, a barnett reservoir, and cast slab glass underground. The drawing is signed by An
Stained glass window with geometric and abstract patterns, partially frosted, with trees and sky visible outside.
Two stained glass windows with abstract geometric patterns and pastel colors, framed in a white window frame.
Decorative privacy screens with stained glass patterns overlooking a body of water, with a small pool or hot tub and some plants in the foreground.