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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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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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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