Lithocrete Book - Volume 1 | Page 33

Bothell High School Performing Arts Center Bothell, Washington N orth Shore Performing Arts Center, located at Bothell High School in Bothell, WA, was recently expanded with the addition of a state of the art theatre. This center is the region’s main performing arts theatre and experiences a significant volume of pedestrian traffic. Surrounding both the new gymnasium and theatre is a beautifully designed, landscaped and highly used common area for students and faculty during the day, and audiences and players during productions. Lithocrete® was installed in a corded circular pattern in the common seating area. The 1,450 square feet of Lithocrete® was seeded with black glass, black Lithocrete® was seeded with black glass, black stone, iron pyrite, silica carbide, and set against a black concrete background. stone, iron pyrite, silica carbide, and set against a black concrete background. ® Gray concrete walks lead out from the Lithocrete into the two main entrances. The additional decorative concrete touches throughout the seating area set a pleasing tone and an artistic feel for visitors, players, students, and faculty. 32 Fresh snow on Lithocrete® showcasing the durability of Lithocrete® under freezing conditions. Fremont Peak Park Seattle, Washington T he people of Fremont, WA, located in north Seattle, believe that their neighborhood is “The Center of the Universe.” The entrance to their new Fremont Peak Park, overlooking Elliott Bay, incorporates this constellation theory by designing the “27 Lunar Phases” ® in black and white Lithocrete paving. The shapes of the moon are formed with metal bands, while the aggregate ranges from white glass and stone to glow-in-the Twenty-Seven Lunar Phases of the moon. dark stone and beads. The background depicts the night sky with black glass, stone, and silica carbide. Plan view of white Lithocrete® glass and stone aggregates in the phases of the moon. Lithocrete_book_trademark_edited.indd 32 1/2/2008 8:23:16 AM