AAS News, Updates
May 07, 2019: HarborChase of the ParkCities – Extensive balustrade system, stone veneer cladding for high-end design aesthetic. Learn More >>
December 10, 2018: Applications, projects galleries for a range of architectural stone design examples >>
November 06, 2018: Integration of three product materials for grand design vision of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church – See video, case study >>
September 12, 2018: Art and science of developing creative stone design coordinated with matching architectural trim and banding – keystone for Sundance Palace Theater. See more >>
Aug 05, 2018: 17,000+ custom color dry-cast stone pieces combined with the leuders limestone for cladding the tallest residential tower in Houston downtown. Learn more in this Houston Market Square case study >>
June 04, 2018: Multi-purpose Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX. See more on this evolving case study >>
Apr 06, 2018: Cast Study – Jill and Frank Fertitta Hall, USC Marshall School of Business: The 68 ft tall front elevation of the building is realized using 955 cast stone pieces fitting together precisely for monolithic design accent. Learn More >>
Jan 15, 2018: Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS) added capability to manufacture wet-pour architectural precast concrete, as well as GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) in its plant in Ft. Worth, TX: Learn More >>
Dec 08, 2017: GFRC Design: Custom Fabrication for Building Elevation Cladding Design, Construction Support: Learn More >>
Sept 25, 2017: Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS) has doubled manufacturing capacity to meet increased demand and also to further improve products turn around time. Learn More >>
Aug 16, 2017: Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS) won Golden Trowel award for custom design, manufacturing of cast stone, GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) panels for SMU Simmons Hall Project. Learn more about this award and SMU Simmons Hall project >>
April 12, 2017: Architectural GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Whitepaper >>
March 29, 2017: Art and science of stone manufacturing – AAS System for project specific design assist, construction assist >>
Feb 17, 2017: AAS Case Study: Combine panels from different manufactured stone materials for optimum design, simpler construction and also cost effectiveness >>
Nov 21, 2016: AAS launches GFRC continuing education course while working with AEC Daily – this free course helps architects, engineers and contractors with CEU credits as well. Learn more about GFRC with this course >>
July 29, 2016: Pre-engineered Architectural GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) connections simplify installation, open up design options: Learn more with Video, Project Examples >>
June 17, 2016: Architectural stone cladding, cornices, fluted column covers with corinthian capitals designed using GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) products. Building blends seamlessly with adjacent buildings clad in natural stone as well as cast stone. SEE products manufacturing in works, installation process, images of finished project >>
Apr 22, 2016: AAS Customer Support system, see webinar presentation from CEO, Eddie Lesok (video) …
Feb 09, 2016: AAS Customer Support: SMU Simmons Hall – AAS project team coordinated closely with architect and masonry contractor manufacturing complex shape architectural stone products. AAS team planned sequence of manufacturing and delivery for simpler management at the construction site. Precision in product tolerances along with close coordination with mason simplified installation …
Jan 08, 2016: AAS (formerly ACS) 2015 Awards >>
Nov 12, 2015: AAS Case Study: Sundance Square Commercial District Buildings – The Westbrook Building, the Commerce Building, architectural stone for unique and yet unifying design accent. See case study …
Sept 04, 2015: AAS Case Study: Southern Methodist University (SMU) Caruth Hall, Architectural Cast Stone, Precast-concrete, Architectural GFRC for cladding, veneer design… Learn more…
June 08, 2015: Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS – Formerly Advanced Cast Stone) launches Architectural GFRC Solutions…
May 26, 2015: AAS Custom Mold Making Technology: Complex shapes, large size panels with precision paving way for design success. See project stories, case studies …
Mar 24, 2015: AAS Case Study: Gilbert Christian High School – Architectural GFRC – Custom Colors and Finish, Lighter Weight Simplified Construction at Higher Elevations… Learn more…
Jan 20, 2015: AAS Case Study: Texas Christian University (TCU) Worth Hills, Entry Gate – Technology for Color Matching, Complex Mold Making, Consistent Quality … See TCU case study …
Oct 08, 2014: AAS Press Release – 2014 CSI Awards … Learn more about AAS 2014 Awards from CSI (Cast Stone Institute)…
Sept 29, 2014: AAS Press Release – 2014 APA Awards … See projects descriptions and images…
Sept 19. 2014: AAS Press Release – 2014 Golden Trowel Awards … Get the press release along with project pictures…
Sept 05, 2014: AAS Press Release – Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Case Study… See the press release…
Aug 19, 2014: AAS Case Study: Louisiana State Museum and Sports Hall of Fame – Cast Stone Realized Cane River Channels… Learn more …
June 27, 2014: AAS Case Study: University of Southern California (USC) Ronald Tutor Center – AAS Technology to match colors while combining different materials… Read more…
May 26, 2014: AAS Case Study: Reagan Place – Seamless blending of a newly renovated building into historic ambiance… Read more…
Apr 25, 2014: Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS), formerly, Advanced Cast Stone (ACS) is well positioned to provide architectural solutions using variety of stone product materials. See more…