Posts Tagged ‘simulated rockwork’
Journey to the East: Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s ‘Kingdoms of Asia’ Exhibit Unveiled
Discover the Wonders of Asia at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s “Kingdoms of Asia” Exhibit
Read MoreCincinnati Zoo, New Animal Habitats
Months after Roo Valley received the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Ohio’s Leadership Award for Green Building, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden continues to achieve excellence in sustainable habitat design and animal care. The reinvestment strategy includes providing larger, enhanced animal habitats, new enrichment opportunities, and better care facilities. The latest project, currently underway,…
Read MoreWater Feature at Twin Oaks Country Club
Nestled between the 14th and 15th hole, with views from the clubhouse, lies a spectacular new water feature at the Twin Oaks Country Club. This feature consists of naturalistic shotcrete pond structures and artificial rockwork. The rock blends seamlessly with the Ozark hillside rock that is typical in the Springfield, Missouri, area. While this water…
Read MoreArtificial Rockwork Facade at the Enclave
In 2018, West Builders contacted the COST team regarding a very unique artificial rockwork project. The idea was to develop student housing that was unlike any other. The Enclave is a mixed-use (commercial/student housing) project that captures the essence of Ronda, a city nestled upon a cliff in Southern Spain. The Enclave was beautifully illustrated…
Read MoreCOST’s Summer Picnic at the Zoo
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-’70s, 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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