Children's Museum of Phoenix Project

 

As an initiative of the Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training, decorative concrete projects have been created at the Children's Museum of Phoenix by teams of industry-leading trainers and decorative concrete contractors. Decorative concrete inside and outside on the grounds of the museum provided a permanent gift for the community. The participants who contributed their talents or materials were carefully selected for their commitment to quality.

The goal of this collaborative endeavor was to promote the value of decorative concrete locally, regionally, nationally and internationally in ways that will stimulate interest, acceptance and demand for years to come. It is part of the philosophy of the Concrete Decor Show to respect, showcase and celebrate the value and creativity that represents the best of decorative concrete.

The project started with a simple idea. As concrete is a durable and lasting material, Show founder and Concrete Decor publisher Bent Mikkelsen recognized that there had to be a better and more sustainable way to deal with the end resuts of training and demonstrations, often great work by top artisans, than jackhammering it and throwing the debris in a dumpster. The museum saw the wisdom of this approach. "The museum provided us a place where contractors and artisans not only participated in workshops with leading .

This renovation work at the Children's Museum of Phoenix was made possible through generous donations of materials and equipment by exhibitors at the 2010 event. Some local contractors and suppliers also provided much needed assistance. The work took place in various stages before and during the Concrete Decor Show & Decorative Concrete Spring Training in March 2010. Some additional areas will be completed as a follow-up. See detailed credits listed with each project. Concrete Decor wishes to thank all those who participated.

OUTSIDE
Aloe Vera Courtyard
Origami Snake
Performance Pad
Historic Walkway

INSIDE
Koi Pond Mural
Sky Landing Balcony
Sunny Basement Break Room
Vivid Polished Project
Arts and Crafts Room