The multi-tiered soil nail wall system consisted of approximately 8,128 square feet of permanent hillside stabilization constructed to create additional usable land for expanded parking serving a growing community church. The system was engineered to maximize site functionality while addressing the constraints of steep existing grades.                      .The multi-tiered wall configuration incorporated planter pockets between tiers, complete with integrated drainage and a drip irrigation system, allowing for long-term landscape integration and vegetation establishment.               .A primary design consideration was the aesthetic treatment of the exposed wall face. The church desired a finish that was visually appealing, non-intrusive, and compatible with the surrounding natural environment. Boulderscape proposed its proprietary G43 Granite architectural shotcrete finish to meet these objectives. On-site mockups were created, carved, and stained to establish texture, scale, and color, and were subsequently approved by the church prior to full installation.  .Boulderscape artisans hand carved and textured the shotcrete surface to replicate fractured granite, incorporating deep fissures to promote vine adhesion in high-wind conditions and larger outcroppings to enhance depth and dimensionality. Additional undulation was sculpted along the top of the wall to create a more natural and realistic profile.             .Final surface coloration was achieved using a medium earth-tone staining program designed to blend the sculpted shotcrete face seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. The completed system successfully integrated structural hillside stabilization with architectural and landscape elements, resulting in a durable, low-maintenance retaining solution that enhanced both the function and visual character of the church property.Boulderscape Finish: G43 Escondido Granite             Color Scheme: Medium Earth Blend           Shotcrete Thickness: 1” - 3”                 Average Relief: 2 1/2”                      Retaining Wall System: Multi-tiered Soil Nail Wall                             Shotcrete Mix: 4,000psi  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.