Case Studies
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A Feast for the EyesLa Primavera Banquet Hall & Convention Center is located in Woodbridge, Ontario. It was built to provide an inviting location for weddings, receptions, and conferences. In the landscape surrounding the building, wherever you go, you can see the RomanPisa walls. The architects have utilized every advantage of segmental retaining wall systems: they created snaking curves for planter walls; inside and outside corners for stair walls; and they chose the warm brown colour of the wall units and pavers to be in harmony with the building colour. Apart from their decorative function, the retaining walls also make it possible for the canopy area (where tables are set out for dining) to be level with the basement entrance of the building...
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Alpine CharmThe City of Kimberley, British Columbia was looking for a way to revitalize the look of their charming Bavarian-inspired town centre. Residents and tourists alike have always enjoyed the cosy “Alpine” feel of the downtown area, but town planners decided that the landscaping needed a facelift to complement the traditional architecture. The existing red zigzag pavers and aging timber planter walls looked dated and weren’t in keeping with the Bavarian theme of the surrounding buildings...
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Beautifying the Big BoxThe owners of a new Costco outlet in the Downsview area of Toronto required a retaining wall in order to provide a level area for the proposed parking lot. As the area is clearly visible from the highly travelled Highway 401, the need for aesthetically pleasing walls was at the top of the priority list...
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