2009 Decorative Concrete Project Honorees

The ten 2009 Concrete Construction Decorative Project of the Year Honorees

Arkansas River Mural

The sidewalk was poured to replicate the shape of the Arkansas River from Fort Smith, Ark., to the Mississippi River.

Artista Plaza

The design for this water feature mimics crop and irrigation fields found across the Colorado plains.

The Simpsons Ride (Universal Studios)

Universal Studios' The Simpsons Ride's decorative concrete surface began to crack and peel just two weeks after the attraction opened in...

All Star Resorts

At a popular theme park resort in Florida, vacationers are treated to an all-star experience of their choice.

Crossroads Community Church

Crossroads Community Church in Kearney, Mo., was an initially minor job that became a challenge for Lodder Concrete, Kansas City, Mo., due...

Highway 275

This project started about three years ago, and may continue in the future, but is complete for now.

Booster Pump Station #179

A combination of monolithic-colored concrete slabs, integrally colored concrete walkways, and retaining walls create this unique setting in...

First Team Realtors

A welcoming round table awaits your arrival as a reception desk at First Team Real Estate in Newport Beach, Calif.

Taylor Residence

When the Taylors of Upland, Calif., decided to remodel their kitchen, they wanted a project that reflected their personal and professional...

Green Envy

This project by CounterCrete, Van Wert, Ohio, was completed November 20, 2008.

Coronado Rotary Plaza

Rotary Park, in Coronado, Calif., is a centrally-located triangular spot along the city's main avenue.

Studio 15

T.B. Penick & Sons was contracted to construct a new affordable housing project in downtown San Diego's East Village neighborhood.

Woodland Elementary School

Woodland Elementary School will open fall 2009 for kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as Head Start and district offices.

Hudson YMCA

The Hudson YMCA's carpets were worn out and had visible stains and water damage, which hurt the building's overall appeal.

Ranch House

Here is one of our latest retroplate diamond-polished, acid-stain jobs.

Raising Cane's

Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard

The building was constructed in a hillside with concrete masonry block and 832 yards of concrete as its starting point.

Hitchcock Residence

The concept for this project was to paint the ocean floor, including sand, shoreline, coral, and sea life, on the floors of this residence.

Sea World Manta "Ride the Flying Ray"

Edwards Concrete Company, Winter Garden, Fla., started the "Ride the Flying Ray" roller coaster at Sea World in Orlando, Fla., in January...

Poolside Pergola

Rick Barba, the homeowner and owner of Barba Concrete, Frankfort, Ill., called Vertical Artisans, New Lenox, Ill., because he had some...

Hart Project

This project by Unique Concrete, West Milford, N.J., includes a pool surround, connecting sidewalks, and concrete work on top of an...

Salt Man

The Dri-Rite Company, which packages salt and oil-absorbing products, wanted to remodel the front entrance of its Chicago location.

MedAmerica Billing Services Inc.

Renovations of the MedAmerica Billing Services office in Modesto, Calif., by Concrete by Hallack, Turlock, Calif., began with the removal...

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center

Armada Construction was hired to construct a Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center that would match the splendor of the actual Red Rock Canyon.