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Mosaics in GFRC

GFRC Mosaics Mosaics are a unique architectural design feature that adds beauty and uniqueness to a structure whether it is a floor mosaic or a wall mosaic. There are many more applications for mosaics that are now possible thanks to the availability of flexible materials like GFRC, which expand what is possible. Understanding Mosaics You […]

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GFRC Ecclesiastical Furniture

Ecclesiastical Furniture in GFRC Concrete furniture has been used throughout history as a solid, durable, and classic solution to various climate, weather, and manmade conditions. One place where materials like GFRC are now being used is with ecclesiastical furniture to provide a beneficial, long-lasting, and cost-effective answer for churches and other religious structures. Benefits of […]

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Interior Domes for Churches in GFRC

GFRC Interior Domes for Churches Nothing opens up a room like a tall ceiling, but to truly inspire awe, you need an interior dome. One of the most distinctive architectural elements of some of the world’s most famous churches and cathedrals, ceiling domes are timeless. Historically, interior domes were an architectural necessity of exterior domes; […]

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Cupolas in GFRC

Cupolas in GFRC A light weight structure atop a dome or roof, cupolas can serve as belfries, a place to hang a bell, or as a lantern, a glassed-in or open air structure. Your Stromberg GFRC Cupolas can have a circular or polygonal base and be the crowning touch on a roof or a turret. As […]

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Cupolas for the Hospitality Industry Crafted from GFRC

                          Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Cupolas A GFRC cupola from Stromberg will be the perfect enhancement for your hospitality location. Cupolas are usually dome shaped, but they can also be pointed and used to house a bell or as an observation tower. At […]

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Coffered Domes in GFRC

              Coffered Domes in GFRC In architecture, coffering means a sunken panel in the shape of a square, rectangle or octagon in a ceiling, a soffit or a vault; the most famous coffered dome is the Pantheon in Rome. Architectural coffers can be plain or very ornately embellished; Stromberg […]

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GFRC Cupolas for Government and Public Buildings

Cupolas in Stromberg GFRC A small, dome-like structure on top of a building, a cupola often caps a larger roof. Cupolas look like a vault or an upside down cup and can be put atop any kind of building, including government and public buildings. Stromberg has the largest selection of GFRC cupolas anywhere and they […]

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GFRC Exterior Domes

                    Exterior Domes in Stromberg GFRC For a striking architectural addition to any building, an exterior dome from Stromberg is the way to go. Possible choices include onion domes, coffered domes, cupola domes and semi-spherical shaped domes. Dome applications vary widely as well; they work well […]

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Onion Domes in GFRC

                Onion Domes in Stromberg GFRC Onion domes are usually larger in diameter than the drum upon which they are set, with a height that almost always exceeds their width. The bulging structure of the onion dome tapers to a smooth point and makes for a charming architectural […]

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Interior Domes in Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

            GFRC Interior Domes First used in Roman architecture; domes created a large and elegant interior space and provided a sense of openness to buildings. Today domes can be seen more commonly in luxury resorts, hotels and casinos. An interior dome by Stromberg will enhance the visual appeal of your […]

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