Recreational Articles

InternationalRecreationalAyla Golf Resort Comfort Stations

Beat Huesler

Looking to the natural dunescapes and mountains of the surrounding desert?an unadorned local architectural heritage and the ancient Bedouin traditions as primary design references?

PoolRecreationalChallenges on the Lagoon at Treasure Island Resort

Zach Brazier

Global Specialty Contractors, Inc., was contracted by Knutson Construction, Minneapolis, MN, to build four substantial water features in their new ?Lagoon? expansion

UndergroundRecreationalCreating a Wine Cave

Jason Zignego

RecreationalThe North Burlington Skatepark Project

David Youkhana

The North Burlington Skatepark construction project was part of a larger development, the Alton Campus, which includes Norton Community Park (a large urban sports park), High School, Library and Community Centre.

RepairStructuralRecreationalStructural Repair of Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier Cycle of Life

Hank Taylor

During the late 1950s to the mid-1950s, Galveston Island was a destination for those who came to Texas to have fun and conduct a little business.

RecreationalVanDusen Botanical Gardens

Gary Hawkins

Torrent Shotcrete Structures was approached by the project team with a particular problem that was unforeseen at the design stage.

RepairStructuralRecreationalSeismic Retrofit of California Memorial Stadium

Nur Kasdi and Larry Totten

Since 1923, California (Cal) Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA, has been the home of the University of California (UC) Berkeley’s football team.

ArchitecturalStructuralInternationalRecreationalAl Ain Wildlife Park & Resort Retaining Wall and Artificial Rocks

2011 Outstanding International Project

The Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort is a multifaceted development spread over 2220 acres (900 ha) at the foothills of Jebel Hafeet.

RecreationalSkatepark Designs Elevate Shotcrete Craftsmanship

Mark Leone

In the past decade, there has been an explosion of shotcrete skateparks popping up in parks, recreation areas, schools, churches, and even under bridges.

PoolArchitecturalRecreationalImitating Nature’s Rock Features

Oscar Duckworth

With a Little Help from Specialized Shotcrete Rock-Carving Techniques.