Vertical & Carved Concrete

Concrete isn’t just for smooth, horizontal applications anymore. More and more consumers are interested in vertical concrete applications that typically involve specially made mixes carved and colored to resemble natural stone and concrete blocks.

Artisans in Tennessee Carve Concrete Trees for Cabins

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 18 No. 5 - July 2018 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

American Patriot Getaways in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is one of the companies that rents cabins to vacationers who want to stay in “tree houses” in the Smoky Mountains.

Ultimate Entertaining Backyard Has Cast-Concrete Features

“Graceful Curves.” That’s what Scott Cohen and his team at Green Scene Landscaping and Swimming Pools call a recent backyard masterpiece in Malibu, California. Cohen describes it as the ultimate entertaining backyard that has everything and then some — including a pool that makes you feel like you’re in a giant lake.

From Standard to Challenging: Custom Concrete Pervious Mix Elevates Project’s Difficulty

Bridges, Roads & Highways Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 1 - January 2017 by Erik Pisor Comments are Disabled

When taking on pervious paving contracts, the San Diego-based contractor’s mix design is typically accepted by clients following mock-up, as custom blends can significantly increase a project’s difficulty. Yet, there are always exceptions, with the most recent being the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

Get to know Joshua Annis of Joshua James Artistry

Featured Contractor Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 3 - April 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

With a passion for art and a love of sculpting, painting and pottery, Joshua Annis had the opportunity of a lifetime presented to him at a young age and at a time when he had no direction in his life and then along came concrete.

Vertical Carving Artist Creates Themed Spaces

Concrete Art Featured Contractor Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 5 - July 2017 by Jacqueline Valle Comments are Disabled

Being in the construction industry his whole life, Dion Battles made the unsurprising leap to decorative concrete, specifically the vertical carving and theming part of the industry, after the nationwide recession hit the residential building industry hard in 2007.

Strong Visuals Add Extra Jolt to Espresso Bar

Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 13 No. 4 - May/June 2013 by Joe Maty Comments are Disabled

At the Robusta Espresso Bar in Manhattan’s financial district, the dynamism of the high-voltage, high-visibility counter design concept is no caffeine-induced illusion.

Restoring a Concrete Sculpture at Camp Pendleton

Concrete Repair & Restoration Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 15 No. 3 - April 2015 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

Some things get better the second time around. Take the Navy Corpsmen Memorial at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, for instance. Back in 1983, Raul Avina, an Oceanside resident and local artist who as a young Marine was wounded in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

A Folded Concrete Exterior Mimics Textiles on this Munich Fabric House

Building with Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 15 No. 4 - May/June 2015 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

Situated in an industrial zone on Munich, Germany’s north side, an eye-catching building hosts production, showroom and office spaces for textile print and embroidery. Known as The Textilmacher, this three-story building has a precast concrete facade reminiscent of creased fabric.

A Concrete Hardscape Project At Greenwood Park Mall

Outdoor Spaces Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vertical & Carved Concrete Concrete Placing Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 15 No. 6 - August/September 2015 by Stacey Enesey Klemenc Comments are Disabled

The lifestyle center addition to the Greenwood Park Mall on U.S. Highway 31 North in Greenwood was completed in spring 2008. The project, which involved more than 1,000 cubic yards of concrete, is significant because it reflects the growing use of concrete in Indiana’s public spaces.

Public Work Exemplifies Mingling of Science, Engineering and Art

Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 17 No. 2 - February/March 2017 by Vanessa Salvia Comments are Disabled

A visually striking public art project near the University of Simon Fraser in Vancouver, British Columbia, was the result of science and engineering intersecting, orchestrated by a concrete artisan who was skilled enough to make it happen.