Taking a Cue Taking his cue from the business that commissioned the table, Jefferson, president of Decking Around, Inc. of Napa, California, created an outdoor picnic table that serves not only as a gathering place for customers but also as a conversation piece. People who see the table marvel that, though it looks like a conventional billiard table, it is, …
Backyard Oasis with Concrete Water Wall
Center Stage Darren Endo and Leah Sheely’s concrete water wall is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The base is made from sacked concrete and was poured-in-place. The walls are made using Stone colored CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop All-Weather Mix and the center piece is made using SureCrete D-FRC with Stone CX SmartColor pigment and has small handmade ceramic tiles at the …
Concrete Water Feature
Modern Concrete Patio is an Urban Retreat
Urban Oasis Small, narrow backyards can make designing for the space a challenge. Undaunted, Brian McLean, Terry Walsh and Ciaran Lynch of Throwing Rock Studio, used their expertise to transform a confined, San Francisco outdoor area into an airy, urban oasis. Concrete was the medium of choice because of its longevity and versatility, in addition to the client’s appreciation for …
Concrete Bench and Water Feature
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Concrete Bird Feeder
For The Birds Utilizing his years of experience with concrete, Newbold, owner of Newbold Stone in Austin, Texas, created a simple and modern object that showcases the beauty and versatility of the material. Enhanced with recycled glass, his concrete birdfeeder recalls a mid-20th Century aesthetic while declaring itself an object of contemporary sustainability. Project Objective + Client Feedback Newbold’s concrete …
Concrete and Wood Bench
Concrete Garden Wall
Wall Art After 4 months Gary Day completed his concrete garden wall project in Pasadena, CA. he used hand-made tiles, stacked glass sheets, cedar wood, and CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix in Stone, Evergreen and Sand colors. With a mastery of materials and a sense of fun, Gary has created a playful garden show-stopper that is both beautiful and functional. …
Concrete Fire Table
Acacia Wood, Reclaimed Teak and Concrete Bench
Benchmark Don Welsh received the first-ever award in the competition’s New Member category, an award created to showcase the efforts of artisans new to the field of concrete fabrication. He has been working with concrete for only about a year. His Hygeia Bench not only met and exceeded client expectations, it captured the attention of the competition’s judges for its …
Highly-Polished Outdoor Concrete Fire Table
Lemons to Lemonade This concrete fire table was made with CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix Olive and has a grade 316 stainless steel burner and pan. It took around 3 weeks to complete and weighs over 1,000 lbs. A happy accident combined with Dania Andrade’s creativity and experience with concrete produced an amazing outdoor fire pit and a very happy client. …
Steel and Concrete Bench
Concrete Bench and Planter
Concrete Fire Bowl with Multiple Sloping Curves
Fire Power Yves St. Hilaire created this unique concrete sculptural fire bowl in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Working with a tight deadline while taking on a uniquely creative project, St. Hilaire, owner of Sticks + Stones Furniture, created this award-winning sculpture with a little help and a lot of determination. Project Objective + Client Feedback The designer of the concrete …
Outdoor Concrete Kitchen In Baja California
Paella Passion Fueled by a penchant for paella and the enjoyment of hosting gatherings, the owners of this project were seeking to enhance their outdoor entertaining experience. Calling upon her skill in custom concrete design, Dania Andrade Pelayo of ANCUBA rose to the challenge of integrating multiple concrete pieces that create a beckoning social centerpiece while providing a stage to …