A GFRP Renaissance at the Portofino Shopping Center Located in Shenandoah, Texas is a small piece of Italy: the Portofino Shopping Center. Named the town of Portofino in the Italian Riviera, this Texas shopping center allows its patrons to feel as if they are shopping in high European luxury. Tantamount to this illusion is the […]
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Architectural Fiberglass Projects in the Bahamas
Constructing a Dream with Stromberg Architectural Fiberglass Completed in 1999, the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas remains one of the most exotic projects that Stromberg Architectural has ever undertaken. Featuring a massive marlin sculpture, sky-scraping spires and majestic finials, the Atlantis Resort is a sight to behold. However, not every day in the Bahamas is […]
Architectural Fiberglass Cupolas
Stromberg Cupolas in Architectural Fiberglass A variant of the exterior dome, cupolas are dome-like structures, often crowned with a sharp point, which has been historically used to designate important structures. Cupolas are used either to cap a tower-like structure, or to distinguish the top of a dome. Some cupolas are purely aesthetic, while others function […]
Architectural Fiberglass Coffered Domes
Architectural Fiberglass Coffered Domes Coffered domes are a unique variety of interior dome that are constructed from a crosshatch pattern of supports which create a polygonal recesses. Nothing opens up a room like a tall ceiling, but to truly inspire awe, you need an interior dome. Coffered domes are commonly used in places like casinos, […]
Exterior Domes in Architectural Fiberglass
Leading the Pack in Exterior Domes A staple of church architecture, exterior domes have become a popular feature for everything from government buildings to private residences. Dating back to the Romans, exterior domes now come in many varieties including cupola domes, onion domes and coffered domes. The Challenge of Exterior Domes, and the Stromberg Solution […]