WINNER DECORATIVE COMMERCIAL EXTERIOR

Challis road at bauer road

Location: Lansing, MI
Concrete Contractor: Hanneman and Fineis Concrete
Concrete Supplier: Miller’s Redi-Mix, Inc.
Project Owner: Kite Realty Group

This project stands out as a stunning centerpiece and focal point of Eastwood Towne Center, situated between two popular restaurants with outdoor seating and high foot traffic. What makes this project truly exceptional is the complexity of its joint layout and the meticulous staining work that brought an intricate, symmetrical starburst pattern to life.

The project initiated with precise engineering: ½-inch reinforcing steel dowels were carefully drilled and epoxied into the existing concrete to ensure long-term stability. Miller’s Redi-Mix provided 28 cubic yards of concrete delivered in five strategic pours.

The first pour established the inner black concrete circle, crafted with a striking black color hardener to set the foundation for the design. The next four pours gave shape to the magnificent walnut and camelback starburst pattern, using a cutting-edge artesian stain from Brickform, further enhanced with acid staining to add vibrant depth and color.

Despite its 2,257 square-foot scale and 4-inch thickness, the decorative fountain area was constructed seamlessly, without disrupting the restaurants or the steady flow of pedestrian traffic. The team ensured the space remained dust-free during saw cutting by using pulse vac technology, allowing the outdoor seating areas to remain pristine throughout the project.

Finally, the design was brought to life with a decorative cure and sealer, Certi-vex 1315, which enhanced and protected the acid-stained and black concrete, ensuring its beauty endures for years to come. This project is a testament to the innovation, precision, and craftsmanship that can be achieved with hard work and creativity in concrete.