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The Manhattan Construction Company approached Bomanite Licensed Contractor, North Texas Bomanite, for assistance with developing the decorative pavement around the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in the late summer of 2008. Several attempts had been made by the Manhattan staff as well as other concrete contractors in the Dallas marketplace to achieve the finish desired by the architect with limited success. Once North Texas Bomanite and The Bomanite Company staff had the opportunity to view the color and aggregate selection, as well as the previously attempted series of mockups, they were able to make some recommendations in terms of aggregate selection, mix design and application procedures that would achieve a balance between the desired look and the aggressive construction schedule. After several more mockups utilizing the original processes and the revised process as proposed by Bomanite and executed by North Texas Bomanite, a modified version of the Sandscape Texture® by Bomanite process was approved and the contract for the 516,911 foot exterior concrete paving was awarded to North Texas Bomanite.
The modified Sandscape Texture® by Bomanite portion of the project utilized a dark gray to black Basalt aggregate in the mix. Additional aggregate of the same type and size was seeded on top of the concrete to improve aggregate distribution. The Basalt was selected due to its availability in the marketplace as well as its color and properties. Unlike a limestone or marble aggregate, Basalt is a hard, abrasive resistant aggregate that is not subject to degradation due to acid exposure. This made it ideal for a highly trafficked area such as around the stadium.
The balance of the project was broom finished with areas of both un-colored and light gray colored concrete. The jointing was done using diamond equipped saws with the pattern playing off the radius of the stadium. Block outs following the jointing pattern were provided for trees and other landscaping with recessed areas provided for pavers. The entire hardscape package was completed in five months with as many as 20,000 feet of decorative concrete being poured per day to stay on schedule. The Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington TX is yet another high profile project successfully constructed by a Bomanite licensed contractor.
The Tuscany Plaza, located in Englewood, Colorado is a commercial building that received an updated hardscape to match its Class A status. When the Lowe Enterprises representative went to the Colorado Hardscapes’ Design Center to check out paving options for the Tuscany Plaza, he thought he was engaging in an effort of futility. How could any concrete product meet Lowes high standards and expectations?
However, after exploring the possibilities Bomanite Licensed Contractor Colorado Hardscapes had to offer, the Lowes representative was ready to recommend concrete as a replacement for tile in the atrium and walkways. The decorative concrete finish that was decided on pushed the limits of what the experts at Colorado Hardscapes had done before. It turned out to be their first project in Denver that used a lighter-than-gray integral color with the Sandscape Texture system, without using white cement. The white Lithocrete bands and the 7’ o.c.e.w. scoring required extensive forming and long straight lines. All of the concrete was installed over waterproof membrane and/ or structural concrete. Both the expansion and v-cut joints required caulking. All requiring the expertise of installation and quality craftsmanship that Colorado Hardscapes provided while meeting the first-class expectations for the paving at Tuscany Plaza.
The Air Force Academy awarded the Asian Memorial project to G. H. Phipps prior to the final design and materials selection. This allowed G.H. Phipps the freedom to contact Colorado Hardscapes for options to consider for the interior floors and exterior paving.
Colorado Hardscapes’ recent history with paving installations at the Air Force Academy, where new paving finishes captured the original intent of the paving designs used throughout the Academy campus, opened the door for all parties involved to look at a variety of paving possibilities while staying within the donated funds budget.
The paving of choice for the interior floors consisted of a layout of three colors, with exposed aggregate fields bordered by white and black concrete bands that replicated marble and granite. To achieve this look, the concrete was placed, finished, and then ground and polished, using the Bomanite Polishing System. This gave the finished product a very smooth, attractive, and low-maintenance floor appropriate to the design and architecture of the Memorial.
White and black banding continued on the exterior paving, this time in conjunction with Colorado Hardscapes’ Sandscape Texture. This finish, although refined and natural in appearance, also provided an excellent slip resistant, low maintenance pavement.
The overall character of the concrete paving, both inside and outside, is similar to the character of natural stone paving such as marble and granite. The choice of materials and the workmanship contributed to an outstanding project.
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Planning for the landscape and pool project at this Castle Pines residence included early meetings at Bomanite Licensed Contractor, Colorado Hardscapes’ Design Center with Courtney McRickard, the landscape designer. Colors, textures, and different applications were discussed, sampled, reviewed all the while keeping the costs of each option in tune with the overall budget.
Final selections included the use of natural stone paving and cast-in-place concrete – both vertical and horizontal. Landscape walls, pool coping, cast-in-place patio stones, and the fireplace hearth all were placed with a Sandscape Texture ® finish, utilizing a specialty integral color, a light buff color, achieved by utilizing titanium dioxide in the concrete mix.
The fireplace hearth was finished by grinding and polishing the concrete to a glass-like finish, making a very smooth hearth and/or bench.
The patio area with the cast-in-place patio stones of varying sizes was cast on a level plane with a sub-surface drainage system designed to quickly move any water away from the house and its foundation. Small Mexican beach pebbles filled the gaps between the patio sections.
The colors and textures of the concrete worked well with both the hard and soft surfaces of the overall landscape theme to create an outstanding project.
Photography Credit: Michael Peck
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The new History Colorado Center in downtown Denver was constructed in 2011 to be the new home for Colorado’s History Museum. This LEED project featured high end finishes inside and out. The exterior concrete needed to capture the character of a municipal museum. Tryba selected Navajo White and Capitol Hill Sandscape Texture for the site paving finish in order to compliment the primary finish face of the building: Colorado Granite and Limestone. The correlation of the two finishes created a refined curb appeal for this new Denver landmark. The consistent Sandscape finish performed by Colorado Hardscapes helped tie the entire design of the site and building together in a uniform manner.
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This new student housing development on the Univerty of Colorado’s campus, called Williams Village, wanted to feature high end paving at the entry, the walks, and perimeter of the building. The Landscape Architect designed the Bomanite Sandscape paving with decorative sawcuts, V-cuts and embedded Lithocrete glass to create a “stream” leading people through the space. To add accent areas and highlight the Sandscape, the design called for broom finished Integral Colored bands throughout. The free-flowing design and high-end finishes make this a unique and beautiful project. The design compliments the natural surroundings of the City of Boulder and the finishes add subtle elegance to this new development. Colorado Hardscapes worked under Christopher Concrete for this project, when Christopher saw the decorative paving and knew they could not install it per the required standards he called Colorado Hardscapes.
Bartle Hall Convention Center (often referred to as the “Kansas City Convention Center” or simply Bartle Hall) is a major exposition hall in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. It is named for Harold Roe Bartle, a prominent, two-term mayor of Kansas City in the 1950s and early 1960s.
The City Council agreed to a $1 million city contract for new public art at the Bartle Hall ballroom expansion. The Japanese-American artist Jun Kaneko was awarded the contract. His concept included sculptural pots on a striped outdoor plaza. Bomanite Licensee, Musselman & Hall Contractors were chosen to implement the striped plaza surface. This was achevied by pouring a Sandscape Textured Bomanite finish using an integrally colored white cement-based concrete mix. Diagonal sawcuts were installed with a v-shaped blade @ 12” on center. Alternate bands were stained using Black Bomanite Con-Color. To protect the surface from the elements Bomanite Conshield was applied to the entire job as well as Bomanite Bomaseal C-27 Solvent Sealer.
Bomanite Sandscape® Texture is designed for outdoor applications where an alternate to a conventional concrete finish is required. Utilizing specialized mix designs, additives, topical treatments and advanced application procedures, Bomanite Sandscape® Texture resembles sand blasted concrete and can incorporate specialized colored sands and/or aggregates exceeding 3/8” diameter. The finish is an economical alternate to other decorative concrete finishes while producing a monolithic concrete slab at low life-cycle cost due to the pre-aged nature of the surface. Used in combination with a variety of color and staining options, Bomanite Sandscape® Texture creates consistent texture and durable hardscapes ideal for plazas, walkways, shopping centers, schools and more.
The exterior improvements package recently completed at the Downtown Marriott involved an extensive renovation of the hotel’s entrance and façade. Hotel guests will undoubtedly enjoy the beautiful new finishes as they approach the front entrance. Bomanite Licensee, Musselman & Hall Contractors was responsible for the architectural hardscapes as well as the improvements in the public right-of-way. The scope of work included, in part, the placement of nearly 16,000 SF of integrally colored Bomanite Sandscape Texture sidewalk and paving, and 2,500 SF of Bomanite Revealed sidewalk and paving at the main entrance.
Prior to the start of the project, during the mock-up process, Musselman & Hall Contractors worked closely with Joe Mika of 360 Architecture and hotel management to craft the right combination of colors, aggregates, and finishes to be implemented in the project. After multiple meetings and sample reviews, Mussleman & Hall created the perfect hardscape finishes to blend seamlessly with the other beautiful finishes associated with the project.
Like most projects which involve major renovations to fully functioning facilities, the Downtown Marriott renovation project presented unique challenges. In order to maintain the hotel’s operations, the work had to be phased in such a way that guests could still get in and out of the hotel with limited disruption. Constant coordination and communication was necessary between all team members to complete the work in a timely manner and to the satisfaction of the owner.
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Landplan Consultants Inc. approached Bomanite Licensed Contractor, Bomanite of Tulsa, Inc, for assistance with developing the decorative pavement for Standing Bear Museum/Osage Nation Byway Interpretive Center Improvements in early 2012. An attempt by another concrete contractor had been made, but was unable to keep the project under budget. While working closely with the architect, Bomanite of Tulsa proposed using Sandscape Texture® by Bomanite with accent colors using Con-Color by Bomanite. The riverbed and trail where highlighted using Exposed Revealed by Bomanite glass series.
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Immediately following the last home game of the 2011 season, TCU began demolition on the east side of the Amon G. Carter Stadium. Ninety-five donors contributed over $164 million dollars to have the stadium renovated, exceeding the original goal of $105 million. The overage allowed for work to be completed to the east side of the stadium before TCU’s debut in the Big 12 Conference this year.
In order to be ready for the first home football game, the renovation had to be put on a very aggressive and accelerated schedule.Texas Bomanite crews worked feverishly to complete over 40,000 square feet of exterior walkways on the Founder’s Plaza and around the stadium to the visitor’s entrance. The Founder’s Plaza features statues of the donors who made the renovations possible, all set in a “street map” of Fort Worth, featuring nearby streets, railroad tracks and even the Trinity River, using several different products and systems.The Founder’s Plaza was completed using the following finishes: Bomanite Sandscape, Seeded Aggregate (all granites from the San Saba area), Bomanite Con-Color Stain & Sandblast. For the Trinity River, we used a custom-made stamp called Shifting Sand and embedded purple rope lights for a stunning visual at night. We also embedded 71 stainless steel letters to call out Fort Worth street names, as well as solar lights throughout. The visitor’s entrance features a 40-foot wide TCU logo encapsulated by a circle.
Originally tapped to offer design assistance to Landscape Architects Newman Jackson Bieberstein in 2011, we were called on to also perform the massive installation. HKS was the lead architect on this project.
