In Bellevue, Washington, Boulderscape matched the local geology on a fast-track soil nail wall — sculpting 5,820 square feet of structural and architectural shotcrete into a Bellevue Granite finish, delivered in just 3 days at 38% below traditional construction.
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The City of Bellevue, Washington required a soil nail wall that would blend naturally with the surrounding landscape and reflect the character of the area's native geology. Boulderscape worked closely with the project team to develop and gain approval for a custom architectural finish designed to replicate the appearance of local granite formations.
Once approved, Boulderscape hand sculpted its Bellevue Granite finish across the entire wall surface, incorporating deep relief and natural rock textures to create an authentic geological appearance. To further enhance realism, a reactionary stain was applied to develop color variation from within the surface, creating the depth and character typically found in natural stone.
The project encompassed 5,820 square feet of wall surface consisting of an 8" thick structural shotcrete section with an average 5" thick architectural relief over a soil nail wall system using a 4,500 PSI mix design. The entire scope was completed in just 3 days, delivering a durable slope stabilization solution that integrated seamlessly into the surrounding environment. See our sculpted shotcrete process or explore more shotcrete finishes.
Carving and staining of the applied structural shotcrete.
Bellevue Granite
Medium Gray Blend
Soil Nail Wall
4,500 PSI
6%-8% air was needed to help reduce chances of cracking in winter.
