Concrete has roots in the ancient Roman empire and has become the world’s most widely used construction material. During the mid-twentieth century, modernist architect Arthur Erickson popularized precast concrete in Calgary and other Canadian cities. Today, it’s prevalent in various spaces, pushing design boundaries and promising unmatched durability and strength.
Precast Concrete for Residential Settings in and Around Calgary
Gone are the days of cold, colorless concrete applications. Our beautifully finished concrete surfaces are warm and inviting, giving your home a cozy yet modern touch. We’ve been installing precast in Calgary homes for over 20 years.
Fireplaces and Ranges
Concrete is fireproof, so it’s perfect when you need heat resistance. A precast concrete fireplace surround makes your fireplace a focal point, catching the eye and pulling the room together. A smooth gray finish looks sleek and modern, but that’s not the only option. You can also opt for textured or custom-molded designs that exude old-world charm.
Sculptural Staircases
Concrete is a malleable material that takes on any shape with some coaxing. It can become a set of stair treads, a balustrade, or a custom railing that ties in with other design elements and meets space constraints. Using precast concrete stair treads ensures every step is perfectly uniform and aligned.
Custom Kitchens
The modern home chef needs a functional kitchen that makes cooking more enjoyable and easy. A precast concrete range hood exhibits simplicity and understated elegance while keeping your kitchen well-ventilated and odor-free. The finishing options are endless, from glossy to flawless matte, with color and texture options to offset furniture and appliances.
Precast Concrete in Commercial Spaces
Offices, restaurants, and public buildings see a lot of foot traffic and can always benefit from durable materials. Precast concrete requires minimal maintenance and upkeep, making it perfect for a busy commercial space.
Decorative, Durable Cladding
Rust-resistant and weatherproof, precast concrete cladding keeps exterior walls clean and robust for longer while the interior stays warm and cozy. There are infinite ways of using precast panels to create unique building façades. Vertical, horizontal, geometric, organic, rhythmic, or irregular—concrete helps you play with light and shadow for eye-catching architecture.
Inspired Outdoor Spaces
Concrete is an excellent outdoor material all year round. It retains heat from the sunshine to warm exterior spaces in the evenings and withstands years of rain and snow. Precast concrete makes beautiful outdoor furniture that takes on almost any form. Think sculptural curved seating, modern planter boxes, and larger-than-life public art.
Signage and Shopfronts
Precast gives Calgary shopfronts a distinctly contemporary look and feel that can help you build a sleek and masculine brand identity. It’s also easy to build carved, embossed, or relief-sculpture-type signage from concrete that will outlast plastic and metal alternatives.
Consider Custom Concrete for Your Project
Concrete is a versatile material that complements almost all others, drawing attention to the warmth in wooden finishes and the shine in structural glass. Sculptural Design is a leading supplier of precast concrete in Calgary. We design, manufacture, and install architectural concrete to your specifications and will gladly help you bring even the most complex designs to life.
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