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Client Need:
The City of Westminster wanted to pay tribute to its sister city in England by developing a park that reflected one of its more famous landmarks, Westminster Abbey. The design called for a central courtyard with specialized finishes to mimic the streets of the city and the river that flows through it. Rock artisan Philip di Giacomo worked with the city to create an interactive play structure that would make this park not only a pleasing tribute to England’s Westminster Abbey, but also a destination playground for area families.
Solution:
The street paving surrounding the tower varied in finishes and textures, using several Sandscape® colors and Lithocrete®. Blue glass embedded in blue stained Lithocrete were used to create the river effect.
The rock features included realistic tree bark texture and boulders encasing a playground slide. All the vertical rock elements invite exploration, climbing, and playing in a safe environment. The intentional knots in the hollowed–out log allow children to playfully peak through and parents to have constant visual contact with their children.
Results:
Colorado Hardscapes utilized every area of its expertise to produce the paving and rock features at this new City Center Park. The resulting features flow seamlessly together because they were installed by one contractor skilled in all areas of hardscaping,
di Giacomo returned to Denver from his California studio shortly after this job was completed. He commented on the expert craftsmanship of the crews of Colorado Hardscapes and their ability to take his schematic design and breathe life into it.
Awards:
2010 Hard Hat Award for Parks/Recreation from Mountain States Construction
2010 Starburst Award for Parks/Recreation from Great Outdoors Colorado
2010 Columbine Award for Parks/Recreation from Colorado Parks and Recreation Association
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Owner:
City of Westminster
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Architect:
The Architerra Group
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GC:
Arrow J Landscape
City of Westminster
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Completed:
2010
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92nd Ave & Sheridan Blvd
Westminster, CO
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