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Premier Concrete Construction Creates Concrete Charm

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic decorative flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.Longwood Gardens, a picturesque paradise nestled in Kennett Square, PA, is renowned for its botanical brilliance and historical charm.  Founded by industrialist Pierre S. du Pont in 1906 to protect rare, historic trees, this lush sanctuary today attracts over 1.6 million delighted visitors annually.  One of its earliest and most captivating creations, a 600-foot floral walkway, still dazzles guests with its stunning beauty.  The gardens recently embarked on a renovation worthy of their grandeur, with Bomanite Licensee, Premier Concrete Construction, LLC, entrusted to enhance this beloved treasure.  Working closely with the main contractor Bancroft Construction, they tackled a complex and demanding project spread across multiple locations and levels within the gardens. The ambitious goal was clear: blend modern decorative concrete craftsmanship with century-old elegance.

Concrete Challenges Conquered Creatively

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.

 

Executing this prestigious project was no simple stroll through the garden.  Premier Concrete Construction faced formidable hurdles, including a daunting schedule, tricky access, and the logistical headache of coordinating efforts among numerous contractors.  Spanning areas separated by a significant distance of 1,200 feet, the team skillfully navigated between bustling work sites while keeping disruption minimal.  With the additional pressure of an exacting owner who demanded perfection, every inch of concrete installed required meticulous precision.  Their perseverance and skill transformed potential pitfalls into exemplary workmanship, proving that challenges can cultivate creativity.

Polished Perfection Preserves Historical Harmony

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.At the heart of Longwood Gardens’ architectural rebirth lies the sophisticated Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems, meticulously installed to complement and enhance the property’s historical ambiance.  This innovative approach integrated the timeless aesthetic seamlessly into the contemporary design elements, achieving a harmonious union of new and old.  Utilizing integral color, precision grouting, and specialized dyes, the polished concrete delivered a strikingly uniform finish and elegant appearance.  The finished surfaces not only reflect the property’s legacy but provide exceptional durability and ease of maintenance.  These refined polished floors now elegantly echo the century-old charm that Pierre S. du Pont originally envisioned.

Marvelous Bomanite Modena Magic

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.The spotlight at Longwood shone particularly brightly on the use of Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic systems.  With an impressive 10,000 square feet of Bomanite Modena Monolithic, 1,100 square feet of Bomanite Modena SL, adorning the restaurant and dining area, including precast stairs, and an additional 11,000 square feet of Bomanite Modena SL gracefully covering administrative spaces across three floors, these materials set a new standard of excellence.  Both systems are renowned for their sleek, seamless finish, superior strength, and outstanding versatility.  Bomanite Modena SL’s adaptability proved crucial for intricate spaces requiring impeccable detailing, while Bomanite Modena Monolithic lent itself perfectly to larger, continuous surfaces, maintaining elegance and consistency throughout.  Together, these advanced concrete systems enhanced the aesthetic appeal and practical performance of Longwood Gardens’ interiors.

Beneficial Beauty Blended Brilliantly

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.Choosing Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems brought numerous significant advantages to the historic site.  Its seamless surface significantly reduced maintenance demands, a boon for a bustling destination hosting millions annually.  The polished concrete also provides enhanced durability, resisting foot traffic wear, stains, and everyday abrasions gracefully.  Beyond practicalities, its visual appeal and design flexibility made it possible to harmonize various architectural eras elegantly.  Sustainability was another remarkable advantage, with Bomanite systems reducing environmental impact through longevity and minimal maintenance requirements.  Ultimately, this choice added substantial value, creating spaces that are not only captivatingly beautiful but impressively practical.

Modena SL and Modena Monolithic Mastery

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic delivered extraordinary benefits specifically tailored to Longwood’s diverse needs.  Bomanite Modena SL, applied meticulously across multiple administrative floors, offered a flawless, aesthetically pleasing finish capable of navigating intricate layouts and elevation changes effortlessly.  In contrast, Bomanite Modena Monolithic provided a robust and elegant solution for extensive public spaces, enhancing durability and aesthetic continuity through its monolithic nature.  Both systems are engineered to resist moisture, wear, and chemical exposure, ideal for the varied environments encountered within a high-traffic botanical attraction.  Their combined use exemplifies practicality married with sophistication, delivering visually appealing, low-maintenance surfaces capable of enduring the test of time.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.Premier Concrete Construction’s exemplary work earned them the prestigious 2024 Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project – Gold Award, a fitting recognition of their impeccable craftsmanship and design ingenuity.  This accolade highlights their ability to masterfully merge modern innovations with historic authenticity, a testament to their professional excellence and attention to detail.  Their transformative contribution has elevated Longwood Gardens’ storied beauty, blending seamlessly into its celebrated landscape.  Visitors now experience an environment that perfectly balances modern functionality with timeless elegance, enhancing their enjoyment of this beloved botanical gem.  With this celebrated success, Premier Concrete Construction has rightfully earned its place among America’s top decorative concrete specialists.  As icing on the cake, Longwood Gardens was recently honored as the Best Botanical Garden in the US, a prestigious finale to a truly outstanding project.

Bomanite Modena SL and Bomanite Modena Monolithic flooring at Longwood Gardens installed by Premier Concrete Construction.

Heritage Bomanite Renders Restaurant Radiance in Fresno

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.This project started with the name NX Restaurant but was renamed before opening to Saizon Restaurant located in The Row at Heritage Grove shopping center at Willows and Shepherd Avenues in NE Fresno.  Billed as Napa Valley meets Mexico, it specializes in a contemporary American cuisine with Mexican influences and a distinct California point of view.  However, the menu is not the only attraction to this popular restaurant.  The ambience feels like you have been transported out of Fresno to a big city restaurant with an upscale feel yet maintaining incomparable hospitality that is the hallmark of Fresno.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.

 

 

The main contractor of the project was Fresno Sierra Contractors and the designated designer was Studio UN LTD.  Because of their long history of exemplary installations and their proven ability to complete complicated design plans, Heritage Bomanite was chosen to install the decorative concrete flooring.  Working closely with the designer and the owner, Bomanite Patène Artectura, part of the Bomanite Toppings Systems, was specifically selected to realize the vision of the design team.

Stained Concrete Creates Ocean Lapping Sandy Beach

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.The project was new construction of a new Restaurant.  First, Heritage Bomanite had to grind and prime the area.  Secondly, they installed Brass Terrazzo strips with incredible accuracy to make sure they looked like continuous lengths.  Heritage Bomanite then installed the Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete.  Polishing was completed once an Artist had applied the concrete stain to create the ocean effect lapping on to a sandy beach.  Finding the right level of shine and sand beach effect, using several applications of sealer, to the satisfaction of all project stakeholders, was one of the most difficult aspects of the project.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.

 

 

The use of custom colors by Heritage Bomanite, and an Artist working with concrete stain, has created a truly unique decorative concrete flooring that is exclusive to this restaurant.  The bar area features the Artist’s concrete stain simulating the gentle motion of ocean waves washing over a sandy beach and generates an exceptional environment not often seen successfully created in concrete.  The talented concrete craftmanship of the Heritage Bomanite crew allowed everything to seamlessly flow together.

Bomanite Patène Artectura Artistic Concrete Canvas

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.Bomanite Patène Artectura presents a revolutionary coloration system that redefines concrete surfaces as an artistic canvas, enabling the creation of diverse and unique design statements.  This innovative system is ideal for those looking to mimic natural textures like sun-bleached flagstone or the sophisticated appearance of fine Italian marble.  Bomanite Patène Artectura offers a wide array of design possibilities, enabling the crafting of distinct and one-of-a-kind floors that are not only visually appealing but also durable and simple to maintain. This system of specialized coloring techniques empowers you to transform mundane concrete projects into captivating works of art, filled with creative effects and personalized touches.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura decorative concrete for Saizon Restaurant in Fresno, CA.Bomanite Patène Artectura is not just about aesthetic enhancement; it’s also a practical and cost-effective solution for upgrading plain, grey concrete into stunning, artistic masterpieces.  Whether the setting is indoors or outdoors, residential, or commercial, or involves new construction or retrofitting, Bomanite Patène Artectura adapts seamlessly to your needs.  Its versatility surpasses that of traditional concrete treatments, making it an ideal choice for a variety of projects.  Additionally, Bomanite Patène Artectura can be effortlessly integrated with other concrete systems, such as Bomanite Imprint Systems, Bomanite Toppings Systems, Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems, or precast elements.  This integration fosters the creation of architectural concrete that is not only functional but also visually striking and breathtaking.

The broad spectrum of applications for Bomanite Patène Artectura is remarkable.  It’s perfectly suited for a tranquil residential entryway, a sleek commercial countertop, or a bustling restaurant floor, accommodating any project requirement.  With Bomanite Patène Artectura, you gain access to a virtually unlimited range of options that align with any design vision and budget. This flexibility and diversity in application mean that every project can be tailored to meet specific aesthetic and functional needs, resulting in spaces that are not only unique but also reflect a high standard of craftsmanship and creativity.  Bomanite Patène Artectura is truly a game-changer in the realm of decorative concrete, offering unparalleled opportunities for innovation and artistic expression in concrete design.

Award Winning Decorative Concrete

Heritage Bomanite received the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project.  For over 45 years, Heritage Bomanite has exemplified excellence in cast-in-place decorative concrete, focusing intently on quality through meticulous attention to detail.  This project showcased the professionalism and the skilled decorative concrete craftsmanship of the Heritage Bomanite crew.  Diners at this restaurant, for years to come, will enjoy not only the food but the ambiance enhanced by the beautiful concrete flooring.

 

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Bomanite 2022 Annual Awards to Decorative Concrete Craftsmen

An air of anticipation filled the room at the Bomanite Annual Awards for 2022 Bomanite Decorative Concrete Projects, held last week in Houston, TX.  The Bomanite Licensee concrete craftsmen and artisans gather annually to learn hands on new trade techniques, new Bomanite products, business strategies, and exchange ideas and tips with Bomanite Licensees from everywhere.  However, the culmination of all that hard work, camaraderie, and new knowledge is the awards presentations.

With a vast knowledge and years of experience, these Bomanite Concrete Craftsmen define decorative concrete.  Strong.  Durable.  Artistic.  Creative.  Bomanite Licensees work on anywhere from multimillion-dollar commercial projects to affordable residential housing, new builds, and improvements, and everything in between.

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Revealed at Omaha Riverfront Revitalization project in Omaha, NE, garnering the GRAND AWARD at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC received the 2022 GRAND AWARD for Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project for their exceptionally challenging project at the Omaha Riverfront Revitalization in Omaha, NE.  The daunting challenge for this project was the degree of difficulty using our Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems and 8,200 SF of Bomanite Revealed bonded overlay over existing walls and stairs to reconstruct three urban parks along the riverfront.  Dan Kroesen of Musselman and Hall Contractors said, “This project challenged us to think and work creatively to build a project we take great pride in.”

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Renaissance at the MCPL Green Hills project in Kansas City, MO, capturing the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC also captured the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems Project for MCPL Green Hills located in Kansas City, MO.  They exceed the goal of this project which was to create a seamless design between the interior Cafe and the outdoor patio.  That concept ultimately resulted in a cast-in-place bench that is bisected by a glass curtain wall separating the Café from the exterior patio.  Using Bomanite Renaissance, with deep grind, they placed and polished 2,200 SF of flooring in the Library Café and installed an 1,800 SF patio outside to match the aesthetics of the interior flooring.

Musselman and Hall installed Bomanite Sandscape® Texture with Sandblasting at Rolla University Drive Realignment in Rolla, MO, gets the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.And to top off their trifecta of awards, Musselman and Hall Contractors, LLC received the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Specialty Project for Rolla University Drive Realignment in Rolla, MO.  Using Bomanite Sandscape® Texture they constructed a large 15,000 SF oblong roundabout decorative concrete island.  They then created a 15” hexagon template to Sandblast the color hardener from the surface in a very specific pattern.  The Sandblasting alone took two weeks and required a high level of detail and workmanship to Sandblast the linear hexagon pattern around an oblong roundabout without misalignment of ending and stopping points.

Heritage Bomanite installed Bomanite Patène Artectura at NX Restaurant in Fresno, CA, taking home the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Heritage Bomanite took home the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Toppings Systems Project for NX Restaurant in Fresno, CA.  Utilizing the Bomanite Patène Artectura System, they created very intricate interior flooring consisting of 2,865 SF of custom color and brass terrazzo strips installed with incredible accuracy to make them look like continuous lengths.  Polishing was completed once an artist had applied the concrete stain to create the ocean effect of waves lapping onto a sandy beach.

Carolina Bomanite installed Bomanite Imprint Systems at Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC, earned the Gold Award at the Bomanite Decorative Concrete Awards.Carolina Bomanite Corporation earned the 2022 Gold Award for Best Bomanite Imprint Systems Project for Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, NC.  This popular tourist destination is located about halfway up Grandfather Mountain and the project doubled the size of the original Nature Museum.  The installation began in the early spring and was on a tight schedule for completion before the tourist season beginning in early summer.  The crew often encountered fog, sleet, snow, freezing rain and bright sunshine all in the same day.  The pattern chosen was Slate Texture and the project also highlights Custom Patterns of Deer, Racoon, Bear, Eagle, and Turkey Prints.

We’d like to thank all the Bomanite licensed contractors who submitted entries for this year’s award contest.  The Bomanite Decorative Concrete Annual Project Awards has been a tradition for more than 50 years for Bomanite Licensed Contractors to submit their outstanding projects.  Bomanite Licensees compete among the best of the best to be recognized for their hard work and creative talents.  The winners are announced at the Bomanite Annual Conference, held in various cities from year to year.  This is a taste of artwork and craftsmanship in the decorative concrete market that can only be achieved by the Bomanite Licensee network of decorative concrete craftsmen.  Additional awards were given for Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention categories.

2022 List of Bomanite Award Winners

Bomanite Imprint Systems

  • BRONZE: Bomanite of Tulsa, Inc. – TTC Lemley Phase III Entry Package – Oklahoma – Bomacron Pattern: 6” x 6” Granite Setts
  • SILVER: Concrete Arts – Private Residence – Wisconsin – Bomacron Pattern: Step Faces: Custom Form Liner; Flat Areas: Regular Slate
  • GOLD: Carolina Bomanite Corporation – Wilson Center for Nature at Grandfather Mountain – North Carolina – Bomacron Pattern: Slate Texture,
    Custom – Deer, Racoon, Bear, Eagle, and Turkey Prints

 

Bomanite Toppings Systems

  • BRONZE: Jeffco Concrete Contractors, Inc. – Pelham High School – Alabama – Bomanite Toppings Systems – Micro-Top
  • SILVER: Heritage Bomanite – Private Residence – California – Bomanite Toppings Systems – Micro-Top
  • GOLD: Heritage Bomanite – NX Restaurant – California – Bomanite Patène Artectura Systems

Bomanite Specialty Project

  • BRONZE: Heritage Bomanite – Clovis Community Hospital Bedtower Fountain – California – Bomanite Specialty Project – Specialty Walls
  • SILVER: Stephens & Smith Construction Co., Inc. – Behind Bars – Nebraska– Bomanite Specialty Project – System: Micro-Top
  • GOLD: Musselman & Hall Contractors – Rolla University Drive Realignment – Missouri – Bomanite Specialty Project – Bomanite Sandscape with Sandblast

 

Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Texas Bomanite – The Epic Phase II – Texas – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Patène Teres
  • BRONZE: Texas Bomanite – Hines at the Stack – Texas – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Patène Teres, VitraFlor
  • SILVER: Premier Concrete Construction, LLC – 100 Forge – Massachusetts – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Modena TGE
  • GOLD: Musselman & Hall Contractors – MCPL Green Hills – Missouri – Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems – Renaissance

 

Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems

  • HONORABLE MENTION: Connecticut Bomanite Systems – Chamberlain Elementary School – Connecticut – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Sandscape
  • BRONZE: Colorado Hardscapes — Lone Rock Retreat – Colorado – Bomanite Exposed Aggregates Systems – Sandscape
  • SILVER: Colorado Hardscapes – Republic Plaza – Colorado – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Sandscape Refined
  • GRAND AWARD:  Musselman & Hall Contractors, LLC – Omaha Riverfront Revitalization – Nebraska – Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems – Revealed

 

Beyond Concrete Installs High-End Bomanite Modena Polished Concrete Floor for Iron Chef Michael Symon

Located in Atlantic City’s Marina District, the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is steadfast at introducing diverse, innovative and world-class dining experiences. Guests looking for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience on the East Coast will find that the Borgata offers a wide array of restaurants and world-renowned chefs under one roof, including Wolfgang Puck (Wolfgang Puck American Grille), Bobby Flay (Bobby Flay Steak), Michael Schulson (Izakaya Modern Japanese Pub), Geoffrey Zakarian (The Water Club hotel at Borgata), restaurateurs Greg and Marc Sherry (Old Homestead Steak House) and now Michael Symon’s Angeline.

Angeline by Michael Symon located in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City uses Bomanite Decorative Concrete Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polished Concrete Floors installed by Beyond Concrete from Keyport, NJ for a Hi-end Iron Chef Restaurant

Angeline is Iron Chef and James Beard Award winner chef Michael Symon’s ode to classic Italian food, inspired by his heritage and personal history. Growing up with Greek and Sicilian influences, Michael Symon creates meaningful dishes that showcase his unabashed love for food, passionate hospitality and zest for life. The menu captures nostalgia with red-sauce style favorites from family recipes, including his mother Angeline’s Sunday Sauce. The design of the restaurant needed to reflect this balance of old and new world.

Parts and Labor Design, a New York-based interior design firm, whose breadth of work includes restaurants, bars, hotels and retail projects at every scale, collaborated with Philadelphia’s famed Cope-Linder Architects to pull together the design of the 8,200-square-foot Italian restaurant Angeline by Michael Symon. The 223-seat fine dining experience features a bar area, main dining room and private dining space, with the intent to showcase the soulful cooking and joyful personality synonymous with the award-winning chef. It’s described as a mix of casino glam with the comfortable familiarity of a typical neighborhood Italian restaurant.

Angeline by Michael Symon located in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City uses Bomanite Decorative Concrete Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polished Concrete Floors installed by Beyond Concrete from Keyport, NJ for a Hi-end Iron Chef Restaurant

Bomanite Licensee, Beyond Concrete, having worked previously on several other top-chef restaurants at the Borgata, was brought in by Cope-Linder Architects to make sure the restaurant interior flooring was up to the design standards and within budget. Knowing the specification called for approximately 1,800 of square feet of polished concrete floors, Beyond Concrete proceeded with showcasing several custom samples with variety of colors and depth of exposure, to the architect as well as to ABC’s The Chew co-host Chef Michael Symon. The Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polishing System was chosen for its sleek and modern design, complimenting the mixed media used throughout the dining establishment.

In preparation for the Bomanite Modena SL System the floorings base slab needed to be corrected as it was extensively out of level and in poor condition. Custom colors in black and brown pigments were mixed for the final color placement of the Bomanite Modena SL System. Once cured, the flooring was ground and polished to a medium satin finish and given two coats of Bomanite Stainguard for that final seal and durable protection. Beyond Concrete’s expertise in the field made sure that the high-end restaurant was engineered for a super star review.

Angeline by Michael Symon located in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City uses Bomanite Decorative Concrete Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polished Concrete Floors installed by Beyond Concrete from Keyport, NJ for a Hi-end Iron Chef Restaurant

The Bomanite Modena Custom Polishing System is an engineered interior cementitious topping that is blended with selected aggregates and then ground and polished to the desired gloss level. The Modena system transforms existing or worn surfaces into beautiful walkways, showrooms, restaurants and lobbies and is available in a range of colors and patterns using decorative sawcuts. Additional topically applied stains and a variety of aggregates, such as recycled glass or porcelain along with regionally sourced materials, are all options in creating a beautifully designed, environmentally friendly and functional floor. The Modena system is a low-cost alternative for renovation projects and provides the durability and strength for this exceptionally long lifespan system. With the industry’s lowest lifecycle costs, low to zero VOC and minimal maintenance requirements, Modena by Bomanite is the optimal choice for renewed surfaces.

AWARDS: Beyond Concrete received the 2018 Best Bomanite Custom Polishing Project Honorable Mention Award for their work on Angeline by Michael Symon.

Angeline by Michael Symon located in the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City uses Bomanite Decorative Concrete Bomanite Modena SL Custom Polished Concrete Floors installed by Beyond Concrete from Keyport, NJ for a Hi-end Iron Chef Restaurant