Concrete Relief
February 26, 2009
Concreteworks has been pushing the limits of concrete with collaborators David Wilson and Chris Parlette of WA Design for over 15 years on over 15 projects. At this private residence in Berkeley, CA, corrugated fireplace wall-panels were custom made by milling a mold with a 3-axis CNC router. David and Chris emailed us the file and we took over. Each of the 5 parts fit precisely into a 1/2″ thick stainless steel frame. As the challenges to accomplish 3D pattern and relief are presented we are expanding our capabilities to accommodate all new possibilities.
Aix Waterlite™
February 24, 2009
Every now and then Concreteworks is asked to design and fabricate something that is not concrete. In this case we at first did design a concrete water feature and then in the process talked the client out of it and the Aix Waterlite™ was born. Sitting squarely inside a modern garden designed by Bernard Trainor in Palo Alto , CA, this water-feature has it all ; design, light and sound. Inspired by landscape gabbion walls we used three simple materials; stainless steel, glass and resin. Thanks to co-engineer and resin technician Rob Newell for making the project a success.
Concreteworks at Margarido House – Northern California’s First LEED-H Platinum Home
February 23, 2009
In January, the Margarido House was awarded certification of LEED-H Platinum by the US Green Building Council, making it the first Platinum home in Northern California. Special thanks to Mark Rogero and the Concreteworks team for all their participation. Concreteworks sustainable solutions include countertops with 85% recycled content, exterior flatwork with 40% flyash, planters and the Concreteworks signature Jenner Lounge.
Concreteworks at 290 Mulberry , NoLita, NYC
February 22, 2009
Concreteworks is honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with SHoP Architects at the 290 Mulberry Project in New York City’s NoLita District. Currently under construction, Concreteworks is in the final phases of fabricating the custom bathtubs and sinks for both the master and guest suites in each of the 9 units. The building, across the street from the famous Puck Building, is architecturally significant for may reasons but most notably it’s award winning rippled panelized precast concrete facade system which plays on the historic use of brick elsewhere in the neighborhood. We’re sure the Concreteworks tubs and sinks will be award winning as well so stay tuned for photos of the finished project.
Concreteworks OSS
February 21, 2009
The Concreteworks OSS ( On Site Services ) team just returned from a two week excursion to a private island in the Caribbean. Led by Concreteworks OSS Coordinator, Travis Trapkus, the scope on this trip included creating custom poured in place finishes for the helicopter pad extension and the barge landing ramp. Preparations were also made for the installation of Concretworks Barcelona Soaking Tubs at the guest houses. For detailed information about Concreteworks OSS please contact us here:
Omphalos Sink
February 21, 2009
The Omphalos Sink is the latest collaboration between the Concreteworks Oakland Studio and Orgydiak Prillinger Architects. Designed by Luke Orgydiak and Zoë Prillinger , the Omphalos , meaning navel in Greek, was created using Rhino, CNC milling technology and our in-house mold-making team. The Omphalos Sink installed at the Gallery House is a form inspired by a Greek Myth about a stone wrapped in clothes. The Gallery House in San Francisco’s South Park will be featured during the upcoming AIA National Convention in May. Similar innovations are underway . More photos of Omphalos can be seen here and additional Concreteworks/OPA collaborations here.
