ORLANDO, FLORIDA — November 2026 — Architectural concrete plays an important role in shaping the identity and functionality of public spaces. At the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bomanite systems contribute to campus environments that combine distinctive design with long-term performance.
Through Colorado Hardscapes, Bomanite systems have been used across campus spaces, including the Air Gardens, plazas, promenades, and memorials.
The installations feature Bomanite Sandscape® Texture, Bomanite Sandscape® Refined, and Bomanite Revealed, combining exposed aggregate finishes with crisp, light-colored banding to complement the Academy's architectural character.
At the Air Gardens, the work included the restoration of 15 reflecting pools, approximately eight miles of sawcuts, and coordination of lighting beneath 20 bridges. Across the wider campus program, the team focused on consistent color and texture, precise detailing, and durable finishes while balancing design requirements and project costs.
The USAFA program received the 2024 Best Bomanite Exposed Aggregate Systems Project – Grand Award – Gold Award, recognizing the team's craftsmanship, material selection, and consistent finish quality.
The project demonstrates how carefully selected decorative concrete systems and skilled installation can contribute to the character and longevity of significant architectural environments.
Project Reference:
https://bomanite.com/colorado-hardscapes-at-usafa-consistency-craft-and-cost-smart-concrete/
