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Healthpeak Properties Offices

The Healthpeak Properties Offices project, located on the 8th floor of the 50 Fifty S. Syracuse building in Denver, CO, presented an opportunity for Colorado Hardscapes to demonstrate their expertise in polished concrete installations.  Working alongside general contractor Boots Construction and Acquilano Interior Architecture, Colorado Hardscapes successfully achieved the client’s vision using Bomanite’s Modena Monolithic System.

Given the client’s desire for a sleek, minimalistic look with uniform aggregate exposure, the existing floors posed a challenge.  Polished concrete does not typically guarantee uniformity and working with an already-used floor added complexity. To meet these requirements, 5,597 square feet of Bomanite Modena Monolithic in Bomanite Gray color was installed, offering a consistent, polished finish while maintaining the architectural appeal.

The project also required innovative solutions to navigate existing conditions.  The space’s recessed elevator lobby and bathrooms needed to be filled with 1-inch repair mortar before the Modena application.  Additionally, as the office space had no interior walls built at the time, forming was required around all areas except the elevator room and bathrooms, with the Modena installation extended by an additional 4-8 inches along where future walls would be placed.  This unique approach ensured a seamless and precise final look once the walls were constructed.

The floors were polished to an 800-grit, Level-3 finish, striking the perfect balance between aesthetic appeal and slip resistance.  To honor existing expansion joints, aluminum strip inlays were added throughout, contributing to a clean, professional appearance that complements the modern office environment.

Colorado Hardscapes’ previous relationships with Boots Construction and Acquilano Interior Architecture played a key role in the project’s success.  Early collaboration included various sample presentations, leading to the selection of the Bomanite Modena Monolithic System, which aligned well with the design vision and budget constraints. This proactive engagement resulted in Colorado Hardscapes being listed in the final specifications, ultimately securing the project.

The completed floors offer a durable, visually appealing surface that exceeded the client’s expectations, providing a polished concrete solution that enhances the overall look and feel of the office space.  This project showcases the versatility and quality of Bomanite’s polished concrete systems and the skilled craftsmanship of Colorado Hardscapes.

Infinite Campus (Modena Monolithic, Renassiance)

Infinite Campus is the largest U.S. owned K-12 student information management firm that is nestled among natural wetlands and a city park. Wanting to allow views to the exterior natural elements, the Finn Daniels Architect firm made sure the design incorporated architectural precast concrete wall panels, a glass curtain wall, and metal panels to provide views as well as creating an energy efficient building. The interior features open work spaces, two story garden elements with crossing bridges, a central rotunda, training rooms, and a full food service cafeteria.

When planning the cafeteria, the owner, Infinite Campus and Finn Daniels Architects wanted a free-flowing design that would complement existing epoxy terrazzo floors and carpet. The area needed to work with the natural elements already set and required low maintenance with a reflective sheen. During the conceptual stage the design team determined that the decorative concrete indoor flooring project should emulate the feeling of a sandy beach or shoreline which would shimmer and glisten like shells and sea glass in the sun. Bomanite Licensee Concrete Arts, Inc. provided the natural beach look by installing the Bomanite Custom Polishing Systems with Bomanite Modena Monolithic for the winding middle sea shell area and Bomanite Renaissance Deep Grind for the shoreline perimeter.

The two unique appearances were accomplished by first pouring the two perimeter pours of Bomanite Renaissance utilizing integral color to achieve the desired shade of concrete. Then the Bomanite Modena Monolithic portion was poured to complete the winding area in between. The soft gray color of the Bomanite Modena Monolithic was enhanced with black and blue natural aggregates blended with blue recycled glass. Mirrored glass, sea shells and mother of pearl were also hand-seeded to create the shimmer and iridescence reminiscent of that perfect beach feel.

Bomanite Modena Monolithic is a poured-in-place monolithically bonded concrete overlay utilizing integral colorants blended with engineered cements and aggregates. Bomanite Renaissance Deep Grind is a poured-in-place colored concrete slab with selected aggregates ready-mixed and finished to receive a deep grind and polish. Once both areas were placed and sufficiently hardened, Concrete Arts began the grinding and polishing process. This exposed the beauty of the glass and aggregate while providing a low maintenance, durable surface with great sheen and light reflectivity.  When the sun shines through the glass curtain wall on the new cafeteria floor it evokes that happy feeling like a day at the beach.