Keystones in Architectural Fiberglass A throwback to medieval architecture, the keystone once played a vital, structural role in architecture. In any structure that employs traditional arches, the keystone bears much of the combined weight and pressure of the arch. As such, keystones bore a significant burden, and needed to be made from only the finest […]
Piers in Architectural Fiberglass
Architectural Fiberglass Piers by Stromberg They say that diversity is the spice of life; this maxim is just as true in architectural design. Patterns are a critical design element, but repetition is tantamount to raw industrialized soullessness. Balustrades, for example, are a fantastic way to beautify an external wall or gate, but the repetition of […]
Architectural Fiberglass Door Surrounds by Stromberg
Door Surrounds in Architectural Fiberglass What is a door? Doors serve a simple purpose, but their significance and symbolism far exceed the importance of their practical function. Indeed, a door is a portal; it is the threshold between inside and outside. A door welcomes you or bars your passage. It is your entrance, and your […]
Architectural Fiberglass Cornices
Distinguished Cornices in Architectural Fiberglass Often overlooked, cornices are both beautiful and functional. Cornices not only provide another level of architectural detail that adds critical design information to a structure, they also work to channel water away from a building’s exterior. By redirecting rain, snow and debris away from a structure, cornices help preserve everything […]
Architectural Fiberglass Lintels
Architectural Fiberglass Lintels A carry-over from classic Greek architecture, lintels don’t need to provide the same architectural support that they used to. However, they are still critical for supporting a particular aesthetic. Lintels are an undeniable marker of older buildings, and as such, are a distinguishing architectural feature. Lintels in architectural fiberglass maintain all of […]
Architectural Fiberglass Columns
Columns in Architectural Fiberglass Whether structural or purely aesthetic, columns are virtually timeless as architectural elements. Nearly every Western civilization has used columns to indicate the significance of a particular building. Greeks, Romans, British, French and Americans all use columns to great effect in their state buildings and courthouses.This is due to partly to columns’ […]
Texas Architectural Fiberglass Projects in Shenandoah
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 […]
Architectural Fiberglass Projects in North Texas
Corinthian Columns for Canyon Creek If you’re not expecting to see too many Corinthian columns in Texas, then Canyon Creek Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas would be a surprise. In 2002, this Baptist Church went all out with internal and external Corinthian columns. What makes this more impressive, is that the columns appear to be […]
Architectural Fiberglass Projects in the Round Rock, Texas Area
Round Rock, Texas Gets Square Architectural Fiberglass Stones In 2008, REI, an outdoor outfitting company, constructed a new location in Round Rock, Texas. But REI didn’t want just another retail location, they wanted to make a statement. They wanted a building that reflected the scale of Texas and the boldness of their company, so they […]