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Decorative Concrete Takes Center Stage in Westminster, Colo.

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 11 No. 6 - August/September 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

In suburb located northwest of Denver a new park sits on 9 1/2 acres of open land across from its city hall. Built to give the community a gathering spot where children could play and families could stroll, take in art and view live performances.

Precasting Isn’t Just for Concrete Countertops Anymore

Concrete rivals or surpasses many common architectural materials when it comes to versatility of design and application. Its customizability is well-known, and more fabricators are starting to realize how they can capitalize on its versatility in expanding their market.

Rainbow MagicLand Themepark Upgraded with Stamped Concrete

Stamping & Texturing Concrete Vol. 11 No. 5 - July 2011 by Natasha Chilingerian Comments are Disabled

The 500,000 square feet of stamped concrete pathways and patios at the new Italian theme park Rainbow MagicLand look like no place else on Earth.

A Master in Modern, Industrial, Experimental Concrete Furniture

Featured Contractor Concrete Furniture Concrete Countertops Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 11 No. 4 - May/June 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Dylan Lauger has become a master in modern, industrial, experimental concrete furniture design and other artistic concrete skills while living on a remote peninsula in Wisconsin. Among other achievements, he once designed and cast an 8-foot-long GFRC sturgeon as a submission for a local arts competition.

8 Tips for Installing Rock-and-Water Features with Precast Concrete Pieces

Tips & How-Tos Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 11 No. 3 - April 2011 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

Custom rock features and hardscapes built from glass-fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) are high-end features added to landscapes at luxury homes or commercial developments.

Cemrock: Globetrotting Decorative Concrete Powerhouse

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Art Featured Contractor Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 11 No. 2 - February/March 2011 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

You might think that rappelling from cliffs, learning about orangutan habitats and studying the prehistoric skeleton of a triceratops are activities without much relevance to decorative concrete.

Utility and Beauty Come Together with Sandscape Texture System by Bomanite

Concrete Placing Vol. 10 No. 8 - November/December 2010 by Amy Johnson Comments are Disabled

The Sandscape Texture system manufactured and sold by Bomanite is a happy union of utility and beauty. Its usefulness lies in its slip resistance and high durability. Its beauty lies in its consistency and attractive color possibilities.

Nebraska’s own Todd Rose Decorative Concrete Inc.

Featured Contractor Bridges, Roads & Highways Staining & Coloring Concrete Vol. 10 No. 7 - October 2010 by Kelly O'Brien Comments are Disabled

Only a couple of years old, this upstart is already attracting attention to its colorful work in the Cornhusker State.

A Grand Fountain Becomes Retail Space Centerpiece

Outdoor Spaces Concrete Art Vertical & Carved Concrete Vol. 9 No. 7 - November/December 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

The Streets at SouthGlenn, a sprawling new shopping destination in south Denver, boasts a block-long urban park with a brick fireplace, tall "legacy trees," gardens and cafes, and a centerpiece: a grand, European-style fountain, more than 16 feet tall with four falls.