Boulderscape, Inc.

BoulderscapeTM is the leading installer of structural and architectural shotcrete in the nation. We install shotcrete/concrete wall finishes that can be applied over almost any type of retaining wall structure in the industry. Our architectural wall treatments include smooth trowel finishes, sculpted rock, and a variety of hand-sculpted masonry style finishes. Our shotcrete process installs faster and is more economical than cast-in-place and form liner finishes. Service area - worldwide.

Boulderscape, Inc.

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1050 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, CA, 92673

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Boulderscape Leucadia Hybrid Wall To Appease Neighborhood

Location:Leucadia, CA, USA

The soil nail wall system consists of approximately 6,300 square feet of permanent hillside stabilization constructed to support an access roadway for a residential development in San Diego County. The wall was designed and installed as an engineered soil nail system with a sculpted shotcrete facing serving both structural and architectural functions. .The exposed face of the wall features Boulderscape’s proprietary Leucadia Blend finish, a custom hybrid geological/masonry treatment developed to visually integrate the soil nail wall with adjacent residential architecture. The finish combines sculpted natural rock textures with masonry-influenced detailing intended to complement ledger stone used on nearby structures, allowing the wall to read as a cohesive extension of the overall site design rather than a conventional retaining structure. .Final surface coloration was achieved through integrally compatible post-applied staining using a medium earth-tone palette. Color selection was coordinated to blend with local geology and adjacent stone finishes, ensuring visual continuity across the development. All sculpting, texturing, and staining were performed by Boulderscape craftsmen experienced in architectural shotcrete finishes. .The completed system demonstrates the integration of engineered soil stabilization with architectural surface treatments, providing a durable, low-maintenance retaining solution suitable for projects where visual quality and contextual compatibility are critical design criteria.Boulderscape Finish: G41 Leucadia Shale Color Scheme: Medium Earth Blend Shotcrete Thickness: 1” - 3” Average Relief: 2 1/2” Retaining Wall System: Soil Nail Wall Shotcrete Mix: 5,000psi 1. 30% - 40% cheaper than form-liner finishes. 2. Faster to install that form-liner or stone veneer. 3. No repetition in the sculpted face. 4. Use of fly-ash in shotcrete contributes to LEED points. 5. All finishes are created by hand-tools. 6. All finishes can be easily customized to fit any project.