Got to thinking about decorative screening with patterned concrete blocks. It was a real popular way to let the light in, and keep the neighbors from prying. They made their own architectural statement, as well as serving a useful (usually) and decorative function.
my favorite is the brick redish 2 story column on the apartment building on Rexford Drive south of Oakey
. If you have a favorite among these, cast a vote in the comments. You can do it anonymously of course, but why not create a screenname for yourself and become a "regular"? See, no one knows who UncleJack is!
In just a 15 minute drive thru downtown Vintage Vegas, I found this many patterns, styles, looks and uses. I didn't even get to Paradise Palms or the McNeil or any of the west side VVV neighborhoods to look for more. (but I will and of course if you have a favorite or unique one you can always help by contributing a photo to VVV by email jack@unclejack.com ).
Which of course begs the question..... Does anyone know a stash of old block? or a source of new block? Any entrepreneurs out there that think there might be a market since it seems every home in Vintage Vegas is being restored or remodelled?
Only remember ever seeing 2 or 3 patterns at HD/LOWES.
4 comments:
I do like your choice-- very Oriental! I like the two that serve as fences, also the next to the last one with its circles! These are blocks you would NEVER find at a big-box store!
Love the "modern" design of the last one, bottom right with the circles. Ah! The future!
Personally, I'm all about the swiss cheese 2nd from the bottom. :)
Our house is the second from the top (545 Bonita)...just WAIT until we paint it red! Stop by in a week for a new picture!!!
Bill and lauren
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