Contemporary Architectural Shotcrete at Las Olas Boulevard Corridor

May 1, 2020
An architectural shotcrete Porte Cochere in Ft. Lauderdale is a large structure with pillars and a contemporary curving design that stands in a sunny community park.

Near the corner of Las Olas Boulevard and Route A1A in Ft. Lauderdale a contemporary architectural shotcrete Porte Cochere has recently opened to the public. The structure is part of the Las Olas Boulevard Corridor Improvement planning program. The steel and concrete feature, approximately 80’ long by 35’ tall, is an iconic gathering point for…

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Water Play at Bellaboo’s Imagination Garden

March 27, 2020
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Bellaboo’s Imagination Garden, or B.I.G. for short, opened their new outdoor play area catering to children under 10 years old. The new three-acre interactive experience allows children to explore interesting, tactile surroundings including a 60’ long pirate ship and a mountain with caves. Children can pretend to sail the high seas or search out adventures…

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Payne’s Valley Golf Course Preview

December 23, 2019
A large waterfall water feature built with artificial rockwork at Payne's Valley golf course. The rockwork is a natural sandstone color with multiple levels of flowing water next to green manicured golf course grounds.

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

November 14, 2019
Giant steel beams designed to look like natural wooden logs hold up the porte cochere entry at the 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

October 4, 2019
A large water fountain with a statue of an Indian chief and bear standing on a pedestal. Water jets spout streams of water, underlit from lights on the floor of the fountain.

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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