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Glass Lithocrete®
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lass Lithocrete® is a patented architectural concrete product invented by
Shaw & Sons. This unique decorative product uses specially processed
heat-fractured glass (primarily recycled glass) to create a wider spectrum
of colors and textures while maintaining the same ease of installation,
durability and esthetic values of Lithocrete®. The multi-colored glass chips used in Glass
Lithocrete® are manufactured exclusively for Shaw & Sons, and can be found in numerous
high profile real estate projects throughout Southern California, including Queensway Bay
in Long Beach, a themed retail/entertainment district and hotel in Anaheim, the Irvine
Spectrum Center in Irvine, Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood, and the Ahmanson
Theatre in Los Angeles.
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In the middle of Newport Beach’s eclectic
Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Village encompasses a collection of historically significant
icons and buildings, including the famous
Balboa Pavilion and the Balboa Pier. Both
a valued legacy of Newport Beach and a
gathering place for residents and visitors,
Balboa Village is the ve