Done and Done...Organic Avenue

We recently manufactured precast concrete countertops for Organic Avenue, an upscale "grab-and-go" store specializing in organic food and cold-pressed juices. Yum. 

  

Currently, there are two locations in Manhattan with our tops. These photos feature the Bryant Park store, with another on Park Avenue South.

The tops were poured at 1 1/2" thick in our standard color G.

There's an inlay of concrete in a wooden countertop 

that is currently being used to feature their daily sampling of juices. 

Look for more posts about Organic Avenue in the future as there are more stores to come!

Store Design by Architecture Outfit. 

Another (fun) day at work.

This is a video of our fabulous crew troweling a wall. 

They're applying a base and stamping it to give it a wood-grain look.

Clearly this finish is labor intensive and entails a process, 

which looks a little monotonous.

However, we can't help but point out that this looks a bit like they're on a merry-go round. They look proud and accomplished when they're finished and we'd like to think it may have even been a fun day at work. 

This new restaurant by Global Food International is in Times Square. 

You can read about it here.

Contractor- JRM Construction Management

Done and Done...Sagaponack House

Architectural Record has featured a project that we were involved in, a residence in Sagaponack, NY. Bates Masi Architects relied on the theme of "carving" to create this home, using slotted drains, chiseled bathtub surrounds, and cutouts throughout.

The custom concrete floors are burnished and extend to the outdoor spaces, multi-level decks where you can enjoy the amazing view. 

 Surprisingly, the article does not mention the concrete flooring, but we're okay with lying low. 

The article and more photos of the house can be found here.

General Contractor- Wright & Co. Construction Inc.

Photography by Michael Moran.

Local Love...Summer

While we have lots going on in terms of concrete, it is apparent that Summer is finally here. This makes us want to enjoy the Hudson Valley and focus (a blog post) on some local happenings.

How about a Summer Solstice Lobster Bake?

On June 22, the longest day of the year, you can enjoy

Millbrook Vineyards wines and Lobster. Sounds great, right?

Visit the Millbrook Vineyards calendar for more events and info.

Then there's berry picking (our favorite.)

Greig Farm - Red Hook 

Lawrence Farms Orchard - Newburgh

Samascott Orchards- Kinderhook

And awesome ice cream. Gotta have ice cream.

The Blue Pig makes flavors like Mojito, Grapefruit Campari, and Ginger. These guys source fresh, local ingredients and it's so good that The NewYork Times has taken notice. 

So choose an afternoon or weekend, get a zip car, take the train, and come experience summer in the Hudson Valley.  

Done and Done...Lanvin

 Interior Design has featured Lanvin's first men's store in the U.S. 

Of course, it's in New York and of course, there are concrete floors. 

The GRS 2" think concrete slab, poured in a custom color, has our signature Burnished finish. 

MR Architecture + Decor was commissioned to create this space.

Contractor was Archstone Builders, LLC.

To read the article, see more photos, and for a full list of resources go here.

(Fancy stuff folks- fierce wolves, chandeliers, and shine everywhere).

Photography by Eric Laignel.