Winning entries for the Cast-in-Place category of the 2003 Concrete Pavement Awards — Decorative and Durable Designs competition are featured this month, following the Precast entries in January. In recognition of outstanding achievement in a range of applications outside mainline highway practice, the program is co-sponsored by Concrete Products, the American Society of Concrete Contractors' Decorative Concrete Council, and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute. Three judges evaluated entries in commercial, residential and specialty/indoor categories on the basis of design, craftsmanship, and site suitability. Reflecting the high professional standards of both our jury members and participating concrete practitioners, the projects detailed here exhibit craft and creativity.

JUDGES

Rocky Rossetti, Walsh Construction, Chicago

Peter Leoschke, AIA, Lucien Lagrange Architects, Chicago

T. J. Ferrantella, Engineered Companies, Inc., Hammond, Ind.

1st Place

COMMERCIAL

Ketts Hearth & Home Kentwood, Michigan

Awarded to:

Decorative Concrete Resources and Increte Systems
Odessa, Florida

Concrete Supplier:

Grand Rapids Sand & Gravel
Grand Rapids, Michigan

For the high-end fireplace and outdoor grill store, three-color, acid-stain flooring provides clearly delineated traffic lanes and an attractive color accent to offset display models — with the durability needed for a well-traveled commercial site. Decorative saw cuts were used to separate the traffic lanes from showroom and display areas. The 5,000-sq.-ft. application incorporates Rust Brown, Lime Green and a custom tinting of Mission Tan and Rust Brown. For a high sheen and pavement protection, Clear Seal was used as the finishing coat.

1st Place

RESIDENTIAL

Williams Residence Kalamazoo, Michigan

Awarded to:

Hunt Nieboer
Concrete Construction and Increte Systems
Odessa, Florida

Concrete Supplier:

Consumers Concrete
Kalamazoo, Michigan

A rounded, 600-sq.-ft., bi-level patio and 200 linear feet of retaining wall create a serene backdrop to the central sculpture, providing the family a beautiful respite. The stamped concrete pattern is slate with a 50 percent Adobe Buff color hardener and Pewter release. Framing the project, poured concrete retaining walls in a Sedona pattern are Euro gray integral, acid stained in black and walnut.

COMMERCIAL - HONORABLE MENTION

Kentucky Artisan Center Berea, Kentucky

Awarded to:

RKC Increte Systems
Cincinnati, Ohio

Concrete Supplier:

Builders Concrete & Block
Richmond, Kentucky

In all its building finishes and landscaping details featuring natural materials native to the region, Kentucky Artisan Center provides a fitting venue to showcase local craftsman, folk art, and foodstuffs. Accordingly, the main building entry was designed to replicate and complement the natural materials while withstanding pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The 10,000-sq.-ft. pavement was placed per Kentucky Department of Transportation specifications in four weeks.

After viewing multiple mock-up slabs, the design team selected Increte's Adobe Buff color hardener and a custom powder release agent. Chosen for the main entry was Old English Slate, and for a featured area in the parking lot, 6-in. square Granite Tile.

RESIDENTIAL - 2nd PLACE

Hurt Residence Kansas

Awarded to:

Ozark Decorative Paving
Webb City, Missouri

Concrete Supplier:

American Concrete
Pittsburg, Kansas

An ordinary backyard was transformed to a formal, elegant setting with a variety of elements, including covered patio with fireplace and entertainment center, outdoor kitchen and bar, fountain, and fence. After first removing all existing features, construction began with placing a decorative concrete slab designed to carry the weight of the roof and columns requested for the covered patio. Columns were also constructed for the fence and as supports for the shade arbor above the outdoor kitchen. To separate planting areas and for extra seating, a concrete bench was poured. A water feature provides the main focal point.

For the flatwork, areas were formed, ½-in. rebar 2-ft. on center was placed, and 3,000-psi fibrous concrete was poured to a 4-in. thickness, screeded, bull floated and edged. After placing and trimming the stencil, a dry shake color hardener was cast over the surface, followed by a release agent, and roller texturing. The stencil was removed upon sufficient drying of the concrete; expansion joints were cut the next day to ACI standards. Following removal of excess release, two coats of sealer were added to the dry concrete.

For the steps, treads were stenciled and colored when the concrete was placed. Removing forms as soon as possible, the stencil was applied to the vertical surface. Subsequently, a plaster formed by mixing color hardener was troweled on, textured and finished. Columns, likewise, were formed and set in place. After forms were filled and removed upon setting of the concrete, columns were plastered with a color coat and sealed.

The fountain area was excavated to a depth of three feet and filled with gravel. A water membrane was added and the area formed before 3,000-psi concrete was poured and finished. A precast fountain was set and placed on concrete blocks. After the precast border was positioned and mortared together, the outside perimeter was formed, poured and finished.

1st Place

SPECIALTY/INDOOR

Brierly Creek Entry Cincinnati, Ohio

Awarded to:

RKC Increte Systems
Cincinnati, Ohio

Concrete Supplier:

Hilltop Resources
Cincinnati, Ohio

Site conditions demanded the stability of a cast-in-place concrete wall, while the owners emphasized aesthetic considerations. Increte's “Sedona” pattern multiple-use formliners provided a solution to satisfy all requirements. As the retaining wall needed to turn a corner as well as step up the hill, many hours were spent at the drawing table prior to construction. A total of four wall pours were made, resetting the same liners for each. Monolithic pours were used for the cap and corner features. As no coloring additives were used in the concrete, staining of individual stones remains an option.

SPECIALTY/INDOOR - HONORABLE MENTION

Allentown Arts Walk, Phase I Allentown, Pennsylvania

Awarded to:

F.A. Rohrbach, Inc.
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Concrete Supplier:

Frank Casilio & Sons
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

A multifunctional corridor connecting visual and performing arts venues, the Allentown Arts Walk comprises pedestrian walkways, a parking/performance area and concrete pedestals for displaying sculptures by local artists. Pavement colors and patterns simulate natural building materials, enabling designers to capitalize on the strength and durability of concrete while creating the effect of brick and stone.

In addition to concrete stairs, planting areas, pedestals, and truncated domed paver handicap ramps, pedestrian areas feature 5-in.-thick, integral colored and Matrix-patterned concrete walkways. Three coats of sealant were applied to all colored and textured concrete surfaces.

For the parking/performance area, 8-in.-thick, integral colored concrete was selected over cast on color to avoid future problems with chipping and marring due to plowing and heavy traffic. Four different colored concretes define functional spaces within the area. To provide further definition and promote leisure activity, four cast-in-place benches were constructed, also of integrally colored concrete.

SPECIALTY/INDOOR - HONORABLE MENTION

Blue Water Grill Grand Rapids, Michigan

Awarded to:

Decorative Concrete Resources and Increte Systems
Odessa, Florida

Concrete Supplier:

Grand Rapids Sand & Gravel
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Poured concrete walls in a Woodplank pattern create the look of turn-of-the-century pine board walls in the restaurant interior. An authentic weathered appearance is achieved by finishing the walls with Rust Brown and Mission Tan acid stains. Increte's Clear-Seal over a cola-color acid stain was used for the 15,600-sq.-ft interior floor and exterior seating areas. Laminated float glass set in the interior floor shows the outside seating area below.