Early skateparks may have been made out of wood, but as the sport grew in popularity, concrete became the recommended material, providing a smoother, safer, and more durable surface. Shotcrete, specifically, became the best placement option for concrete because…
Contracts, Chemistry, and Communication: The Women Behind Spohn Ranch’s Shotcrete Precision
At Spohn Ranch, a design-build-fabricate firm specializing in concrete skateparks and pump tracks, that invisible architecture extends well beyond the nozzle. From contracts and mixture design to field execution, success depends on leaders who turn precision into culture. At the center are three women whose expertise anchors the company’s work worldwide: Kirsten Dermer, Olivia Rich, and Holly Schwartz. Their influence runs through every phase of construction…
Shotcrete Contractor and Crew Qualifications (ASA Board)
Outstanding Pool & Recreational Project
An Intersection of Art and Engineering in Shotcrete
Rosado-Seijo and Kwade’s sculptures stand as a testament to the power of collaboration between artists and shotcrete specialists, exemplifying the possibilities that arise when creative artistic vision meets shotcrete’s technical capability.
Synthetic Mesofibers: The Sustainable and Practical Solution for Shotcrete´s Pool Industry
The construction industry has witnessed a paradigm shift in recent years with a growing emphasis on innovative materials and techniques. One such advancement that has gained significant attention is the use of synthetic fiber-reinforced shotcrete (SFRS) in the construction of swimming pools. Traditional concrete structures face challenges such as volume change due to drying shrinkage, as well as moisture and temperature variations. This article explores using synthetic fibers in shotcreted concrete, a highly versatile construction material, to enhance the durability and performance of pool structures.
Water’s Edge
The Water’s Edge pool project was a contracted water feature that drew its contemporary design from the architecture of the new house addition. The house is a modern version of the old coastal mansions once built and adorned by the Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts. The house, with its surrounding architecture and landscape architecture, incorporates a contemporary, strict linear version of the old-world construction.
COST of Wisconsin/Gilder Center
It’s rare that a building’s design can become so immediately iconic – an attraction unto itself. Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona comes to mind. It is a visual feast – a sculpture that takes the shape of a building. Many architecture critics are already claiming the same for the newly opened Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York City.
Shaw Residence
How does one provide a backyard transformation that includes a water-in-transit pool, complete with all the outdoor living amenities one could ask for when facing a 75° waterfront sand cliff located on an ever-shifting chain of barrier islands susceptible to a multitude of severe weather patterns?
THUNDERBIRD FALLS
Building a swimming pool on the edge of a cliff can be an exciting and challenging project, especially when using shotcrete as the main building material. Shotcrete is chosen for its strength, durability, and ability to create complex shapes, which is essential for a pool in such a unique location.