Decorative Cast Stone
Cast Stone (sometimes labled 'PreCast') is the cost-effective substitute for hand-carved natural stone developed at the beginning of the 20th c. As Portland cement became more available towards the end of the 19th century, its use as an alternative decorative building material became more prevalent. Given California's major surviving buildings date from after 1900, it is no surprise that there are multiple examples of this building format for our review.
For a more detailed look at this project, as well as other projects working in the same medium, click on the following link: DECORATIVE CAST STONE
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Hollyhock House Los Angeles, LA, California Careful Selective Removal and Reinstallation of Decorative Cast Stone; Restoration of Concrete The Hollyhock House is Mr. Wright's earliest effort at residential housing design in Los Angeles. Phase I of this long-term restoration involved the removal, restoration, and reinstallation of over 800 pieces of decorative cast stone from the parapet/roof area. |
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