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Reptile Exhibits at Huber Woods Park
Huber Woods Park recently completed a renovation of their reptile exhibit house, a longtime marquee attraction of the New Jersey park. The building, constructed in 1927, was originally a garage to the historic Hans Huber House, which exists today as the Huber Woods Environmental Center. The park’s reptile and amphibian collection were added to the…
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New Rockwork Construction at Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo has recently opened their newly renovated Snow Leopard habitat. Located in the Cat Canyon area, the Snow Leopard habitat is just one exhibit in the zoo’s “More Home to Roam” multi-year expansion campaign. Creating a new home for Snow Leopards Renji and Nubo required modifications to the existing artificial rockwork. It also…
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Payne’s Valley Golf Course Preview
Preview rounds are currently being booked at Payne’s Valley Golf Course in Hollister, MO. The Tiger Woods designed (TGR Design) course pays tribute to World Golf Hall of Fame member Payne Stewart. Stewart was born in nearby Springfield, MO. Payne’s Valley is an all-skill level course and the only public access course designed by Tiger…
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Artificial Log Wraps for Cherokee Casino Resort
The recently completed Porte Cochere at Cherokee West Siloam Casino Resort creates a new and much larger architectural entry space into the hotel. The structure was designed to complement the main casino Porte Cochere entry. Fabricating the Cherokee Casino Porte Cochere Entry Lightweight artificial logs, composed of fiberglass (FRP), clad the structural steel columns and…
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Water Fountain Features for Northern Quest Casino
As Northern Quest Resort & Casino put the final touches on its expansion and remodeling project, COST was working on the new water features within the grand plaza area. Guests entering on Northern Quest Drive are welcomed by three dramatic fountain features, lush landscaping, decorative paving along with gathering spaces. Elements of the Northern Quest…
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Exhibit Fabrication at ICR’s Discovery Center for Science and Earth History
September 2nd, 2019 marked the opening of the much anticipated ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History. This cutting-edge 31,000 sq. ft. museum experience with interactive and immersive exhibits includes a 1,400 sq. ft. planetarium and a fossil gallery. Exhibits are comprised of an Ice Age diorama and theater, Founders of Science exhibit, Origins…
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COST’s Summer Picnic
COST held its annual company picnic on August 10th at the Milwaukee County Zoo. The zoo, along with a beautiful sunny day in the mid-70’s, served as a perfect picnic venue. Interestingly, the Milwaukee County Zoo was COST’s very first customer dating back to 1957. The original work consisted of building simulated rockwork, earthen textures,…
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Water Feature at The Waterleigh Entry
Located on over 1,400 acres, the Waterleigh is a picturesque housing community just a short distance from Orlando. The design of the property combines the beauty of lushly landscaped green spaces, along with beautiful bodies of water. Accentuating Waterleigh’s entry is a water feature that blends both land and water, true to the overall property…
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Milwaukee County Zoo Adventure Africa Phase 1: Elephants and Mixed Specie Exhibits
A commitment to improving the zoo’s elephant exhibit, which began in 2013, was finally realized in May 2019. On May 4th, the Milwaukee County Zoo opened phase one of Adventure Africa. The new 1.6-acre outdoor exhibit includes a variety of enrichment activities such as a simulated earth bank watering hole large enough to accommodate three…
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