Exterior GFRC Fossil Panels at the ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History

Exterior GFRC Fossil Panels At The ICR Discovery Center

As crews race to finish the interior work at the ICR Discovery Center for Science and Earth History, the building exterior is now complete. The contemporary building showcases replications of fossilized species along the north wall. Each 12’ by 12’, approximately 3,500 lb. glass fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) fossil panel was meticulously sculpted by COST artisans.…

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The Guardian Sculpture Unveiled at Bear River Casino

Three young children pose in front of a 17-food-tall bear sculpture outside of the Bear River Casino entrance.

The newly installed Guardian sculpture was recently unveiled on November 12th, 2018. The massive 17-foot-tall, 3,000-pound Guardian Bear rests in front of the Bear River Casino Hotel in Loleta, CA. The bear is dedicated to the memory and honor of Bear River Band tribal elder leaders. It allows past elders to watch over their people…

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Theme Sculpture Gardens at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital

A sundial sits in the center of a play area at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The sundial is a blue and yellow pattern, showing phases of the moon and features bear and seal animal sculptures.

The newly expanded $1 billion Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital project at Stanford University is adding 521,000 sq. ft. The expansion includes a new main building, 149 new hospital rooms, treatment rooms, new surgical areas, and two themed interactive sculpture gardens. The two play areas, the Emerald Garden and the Dunlevie Garden, were designed to provide children and…

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Theme Park Construction in Orlando

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COST recently completed two significant theme park construction projects in the Orlando market, both recognized as game-changers in the industry. The recently opened island-themed water park included several key features and finishes constructed by COST shop and field crews. This project required a significant coordination effort between several fabrication departments (fiberglass (FRP), glass fiber-reinforced concrete…

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Fernbank Museum Wildwoods Outdoor Play Area

Two young girls play at the Fernbank museum's outdoor play area sensory wall.

The Fernbank Museum expanded outdoors this summer with its recently opened Wildwoods exploration and outdoor adventure play area. The expansion included an elevated walkway, an interactive dry and water play area, and various nature trails. Outdoor Play Area Features, Designed & Fabricated by COST COST was contracted to assist the preconstruction team with budgeting and…

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