St. Francis Hospital’s Family Respite Garden

St. Francis Hospital, Family Respite Garden, Setting GFRC walls

Rooftop projects such as the St. Francis Hospital Family Respite Garden require structural yet lightweight materials to deliver unique architectural (or naturalistic) finishes but at lighter weights than typical masonry construction. Specifically, the St. Francis design team desired the look of architectural stone retaining and seat walls within the garden space. By using a polystyrene…

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Turtle Back Zoo, Savannah Café

A 150-foot long ball python sculpture sits outside of the Tutle Back Zoo Savannah Cafe. The snake features a yellow and black spotted pattern.

On May 2nd, 2016, Essex County Officials had the distinct pleasure of cutting the ribbon on the Turtle Back Zoo’s Savannah Café. This $6,000,000 investment offers its patrons a first-floor dining area that is about 9,125 square feet with seating for 106 people, second-floor dining with an enclosed 2,000-square-foot dining area, and a 5,125 square…

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Lost Island Water Park, Blue Iguana Play Area

Lost Island Water Park's mermaid cove features artificial rockwork and theme construction, including the water tank where the mermaid swims.

COST completed the next new family attraction at Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo, IA. The Blue Iguana has been completely renovated and now includes an interactive mermaid aquarium, a new corkscrew slide, and interesting new theme facades that separate two theme pool areas. COST’s Work on Theme Features at Lost Island The owners and…

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El Paso Zoo, Reptile and Wild Dog Exhibits

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Fresno Chaffee Zoo, African Adventure

Fresno Chaffee Zoo, African Adventure

The Fresno Chaffee Zoo opened its 13-acre African Adventure in the fall. African Adventure features multi-specie exhibits that allow patrons to view these animals as if they were within their native habitat, the African plains and savannas. The project includes several species, including elephants, cheetahs, lions, white rhinoceros, reticulated giraffes, and other hoof stock. A…

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