Although evidence of Rammed Earth Walls has been found in archaeology as old as the 9th millennium BC, this construction style has seen a great, recent revival within luxury architecture. The name is now becoming mainstream in both the design and architecture industries. If you’ve seen photos of these beautiful walls, you know there’s something […]
What Did 2020 Look Like at Colorado Hardscapes?
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a strange year to navigate. Despite the obstacles, we are thankful for everything that went well; some of which include, expanding into our new Swimming Pools Division, developing new Rammed Earth projects, and the tenacity of our employees. We would also like to thank all of our […]
Trending in Concrete Construction: Board Form Walls!
Right now, board form walls are the new trend on the rise in concrete construction. You can find these walls applied to exteriors, interiors, and everything in between. So, what are these walls, and why are they becoming so popular? What makes a concrete wall a board form wall? When we say “board form walls” […]
Let There be Light – Taking Concrete Lighting to the Next Level.
STEPPING UP INTEGRATED CONCRETE LIGHTING When Colorado Hardscapes moved into the new office space last year we had a unique problem. The 2 level office has entrances on opposite sides of the building with just a grass hill connecting them. In order to get a safe walkway from our upper parking lot to our tenant […]
Going Up – Concrete Walls
ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE GOES VERTICAL WITH CONCRETE WALLS Innovation and a process of evolution guides the architectural concrete’s trends across all application types. Where overtime ideas are developed, tested, built, refined, improved, tested, and installed. Over time, Colorado Hardscapes has been at the forefront of innovation in decorative concrete. Combining experience, and innovation with careful research […]
Earth Tones in Sedimentary Walls
SEDIMENTARY WALLS ADD PRESENCE TO PLACE. Appreciation for nature’s rugged beauty and natural elements is the essence of almost any Colorado experience. The reference points get celebrated frequently in our architecture as well. Colorado Hardscapes is a licensed installer of Lithocrete® Sedimentary Walls. Which echo a long geological history through a layering of materials meant […]
Sandblasted Concrete Shadows Make an Impression
SIMPLE, CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS WITH SANDBLASTED CONCRETE ADD LIFE TO FORM-FINISHED SURFACES. While the design is approachable from many perspectives, simplicity always has its place. Big or small, difficult or easy, when clients need decorative concrete solutions, Colorado Hardscapes takes pride in being a “We will make-it-happen” service provider. This specific project was an affordable, multifamily […]