Part of concrete’s allure is its sense of permanence. To honor that longevity, we are diligent about the details and attentive to every facet, from ideation through installation. Our artisans have a thoughtful, informed, respectful relationship with their materials.
Projects local to Minneapolis can be delivered and installed by Living Stone Concrete. Out-of-state and international projects are built to spec and shipped to your location.
Because every project takes on its own unique character, our process is straightforward and adaptable. We work in close collaboration with you, so every object is a true original.
Site tour, research, and exploration.
Creative concepting and refinement.
Fabrication of design at our studio.
Assembly and finishing touches on-site.
We start by understanding your vision.
We’ll document the final space in detail, discuss preferences about color, texture, pattern, and shape, provide samples so you can envision the final product, and—if necessary—coordinate with carpenters, tilers or other craftsmen involved in the project.
Next, we’ll get to work on iterating on possibilities.
This stage is a collaboration between our artisans, design partners and you. We will build and refine shop drawings and mock ups of the finished product. Some clients like us to take the lead on design and see what our talents can create, others like to be involved in every step of the journey – it is entirely up to you.
Once the design is finalized, we can begin fabrication.
This is a highly technical process that takes place mostly in our studio. We mostly use GFRC mix (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete), which is stronger and more adaptable than traditional concrete. Welding, woodworking and mold making are other trade disciplines we are skilled in.
Custom Design
If there is some aspect of your design that we cannot construct, we have a wide network of other craftsmen that can.
When the piece is ready, we’ll deliver it to its new home and ensure it’s assembled and secured flawlessly.
We’ll work with you and any other artisans to ensure an optimal timeline, and run through any special care or usage instructions so you or your patrons can enjoy it for a lifetime, or longer.
Projects local to Minneapolis can be delivered and installed by Living Stone Concrete. Out-of-state and international projects are built to spec and shipped to your location.