CORE Landscape Products
Commercial Projects

These projects exemplify the diverse applications of our CORE Foundations™ line, showcasing how clients have utilized our stabilized gravel and grass surfaced foundation systems. Whether it's enhancing expansive public areas or establishing a sturdy driveway foundation at home, CORE Landscape delivers environmentally conscious, visually appealing, and durable solutions.

Commercial Access Lane - California

Product: 60-40HDR

Project Details: This emergency gravel access lane in California required a surface that was not only permeable but also level, durable, and safe for both commercial and emergency vehicles. By choosing our CORE Gravel 60-40 stabilizing grids, they were able to create an affordable, eco-friendly road that offers exceptional permeability, ensuring rainwater can pass through while maintaining structural integrity. The result is a reliable, accessible lane capable of supporting heavy traffic, all while blending seamlessly into the surrounding environment. This solution provides long-term performance, making it ideal for emergency access and ongoing use.

Holocaust Memorial Plaza, PA

CORE Product: CORE Resin Bonded System (CORE Gravel & Resin applied)
Our CORE Gravel Foundation, combined with resin-bonded gravel, was utilized at the Holocaust Memorial Plaza to create a 3600 sqft durable and aesthetically pleasing surface. This advanced paving solution ensures long-lasting stability while complementing the solemn and reflective nature of the memorial. The integration of this system provides robust support, accommodating the plaza's high foot traffic and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

Pacific Sands Resort (Tofino BC)

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

The installation at Pacific Sands Beach Resort, a picturesque beachfront retreat on Vancouver Island's rugged west coast, features the use of CORE Foundations. Known for their stability, permeability, and durability, these foundations are an ideal choice for outdoor spaces such as patios and pathways in resort settings.

CORE Foundations effectively prevent issues like sinking or uneven surfaces, a crucial consideration for a resort where guest comfort and safety are paramount. The permeability of the system aids in water drainage, reducing the risk of puddles or flooding during rainy weather. Additionally, their low maintenance requirements and long-lasting properties ensure that Pacific Sands Resort can continue to offer a beautiful and functional outdoor space for many decades to come, delighting guests with a comfortable and safe environment in harmony with nature's waterpark.

Shirley Chisholm State Park (Brooklyn, NY)

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 60-40
Shirley Chisholm State Park, named after the iconic Brooklyn woman, is a stunning 407-acre park. It boasts 10 miles of scenic biking and hiking trails, offering breathtaking panoramic views, including vistas of the New York skyline and Jamaica Bay. The park underwent a $20 million renovation, enhancing amenities and accessibility. As part of this upgrade, over 10,800 sq. ft of CORE Gravel was installed for pathways and pedestrian areas, ensuring that the park remains an inclusive destination for all to cherish in the years ahead.

Installation by the great team at Galvin Brothers: https://galvinbrothers.com/

Commercial Parking Lot | Elizabeth Lake Lodge - Cranbrook BC

Core Product: CORE Gravel Commercial Foundations
Utilizing our CORE Gravel Commercial Foundation, the team at Elizabeth Lake Lodge has successfully installed a parking space that combines stability, low maintenance, permeability, and a visually appealing aesthetic. Photo credit: Janice Strong (Mountain Footsteps).

PNE / Playland Launch Coaster

Core Product: CORE Grass 60-40

The Playland Launch Coaster project at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) in Vancouver incorporated our CORE Grass Foundations (60-40). They are currently being installed beneath the new coaster, providing a robust and environmentally friendly surface that will support maintenance vehicles and enhance the area's aesthetic.

CORE is delighted to partner with Ikonic (https://www.ikonic.ca/) and Jacob Bros Construction (https://www.jacobbros.ca/) on this project. Additionally, the architectural designs are masterminded by the creative minds at VDZ+A (https://vdz.ca/).

Our CORE Grass Foundations are designed for durability and sustainability, making them the perfect solution for high-traffic areas that require both strength and natural beauty. The project is a work in progress and is scheduled for completion in May, just in time for the park's opening.

Golf Course Green Parking Lot (75 000 sq ft) | Golf Exécutif Montréal, Montreal

Core Product: CORE Gravel Foundations

CORE Gravel Foundations were employed to construct a permeable, stable, and durable parking lot, while also enhancing accessibility for guests at the golf course. This surface ensures smooth rolling for golf carts and easy maneuverability for golf cart bags.
https://www.golfexecutifmontreal.com/en/

Quinsam Crossing

CORE Product: Bespoke Screens

This project was conceived to celebrate the rich indigenous heritage of the Campbell River area. Brent J Smith, an artist deeply connected to his indigenous roots, created
intricate designs that reflect the traditions, stories, and natural beauty of the region. His artwork has now become a permanent feature at Quinsam Crossing, adding both
aesthetic value and a deep sense of cultural pride to the community.

The creation of these privacy screens involved meticulous planning and collaboration between CORE Landscape Products, Brent J Smith, and the Quinsam Design Team. To ensure the longevity and durability of these artistic installations, we chose Starboard as the material for the privacy screens.

The privacy screens at Quinsam Crossing are a beautiful and durable addition to the community, showcasing the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous
art. We invite everyone to visit and experience the beauty and cultural significance of these extraordinary installations.

Swan Lake Provincial BC Park

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

The leaders of the Swan Lake Provincial Park project discovered CORE while exploring options for a new pathway. They chose our commercial pathway system to create a permeable, accessible, and low-maintenance trail. After an initial test during the winter, they were impressed with the results. Due to this success, more projects are planned for BC parks.

CORE foundations are versatile and can be used for trails, garbage access lanes, kids playground paths, parking lots, picnic areas, and many other applications.

A Gathering Place For Tulsa - Adventure Playground

Core Product: CORE Commercial Grid
A Gathering Place for Tulsa, OK is the largest public park project ever built exclusively with public funds. We are proud to be part of this exciting new project. CORE Landscape supplied the material for the Adventure Playground portion of the park, providing over 25,000 sq. ft. of CORE Gravel foundation panels.

A Gathering Place for Tulsa transforms nearly 100 acres of Tulsa’s waterfront along the Arkansas River into a dynamic and active space. This project blends nature with an urban setting providing Tulsans and visitors more space to play, relax and gather together along the river. The park, centrally located, includes features such as a lodge, boathouse, nature walks, adventure playground, two land bridges connecting the two sides of river parks, sporting areas and a pond.

Restaurant Patio & Seating Area | Cumberland Brewing Company

Core Product: CORE Patio Pro/CANA Foundations

CORE Foundations were installed at a bustling public patio in Cumberland, BC. Their installation was swift and straightforward, resulting in a visually stunning outcome that quickly dries after sudden rain, common on the West Coast. The gravel surfaces efficiently absorb loud noises, eliminating echoes, which is ideal for an outdoor brewery setting.

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine (Osaka, Japan)

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

To mitigate the effects of heavy rainfall and potential flooding, various urban planning and architectural techniques have been employed in Japan. These include the installation of permeable pavement systems like CORE, which allows rainwater to infiltrate the ground rather than running off into storm drains. Such systems help reduce the risk of surface flooding and can contribute to a more sustainable urban environment. This is why the team for this project chose to use CORE Foundations vs. concrete. In addition the area is natural, beautiful, and accesible by all!

Fire Access Lanes, Overflow Parking & Grass Pathways | Puma Headquarters

Core Product: CORE Commercial Grass Foundation
The Core Super Heavy Duty Grass System is the ideal choice for demanding commercial applications. At Puma Headquarters, this turf system serves a dual purpose, functioning as overflow parking and an emergency access lane when needed, all while maintaining the appearance of a lush field during regular times. It's a win-win solution for both practicality and aesthetics.

Commodore Perry Estates (Austin Texas)

CORE Product: CORE Gravel Foundations

Nearly a century old, the Commodore Perry Estate has taken many forms: showpiece Italianate mansion, school campus, and an event space listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Now converted into Auberge Resorts Collection’s first “urban escape,” the 10-acre Hancock property is unveiling it’s glamorous makeover on June 29, 2020.

To help keep the area eco-friendly, urban, clean and stable, they incoporated CORE Gravel & Grass Foundations throughout their landscape.

CORE Gravel Stabilization around Trees (protect tree roots)

Core Product: CORE Gravel Permeable Foundatdions

CORE Gravel Foundations serve as an effective solution for safeguarding tree roots. These systems are not only easy to cut for customization but are also permeable, durable, and stable, making them an ideal choice for protecting and preserving the health of trees while providing support for various landscaping needs.

Fire Access Lanes & Grass Pathways | Travaasa Hana Resort (Maui)

Core Product: CORE Grass 60-40
'The Road To Hana'. CORE Grass was fortunate enough to be involved in this very unique resort's upgrades to ensure fire truck access throughout their golf resort. Getting around Maui's beautiful Travaasa Hana Resort is typically done via golf cart pathways. The resort needed to upgrade these pathways to allow fire truck access. Bring in CORE grass! Fire Marshall satisfied, resort still green. Check.

Accessible Driveway & Home Entrance | Multi-Family Complex

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 Foundations
CORE worked with the builders of this Multi-Family Complex, to provide a system to help them create a stabilized, eco-friendly and beautiful,This area is now stable, weed free and will allow for minimal maintenance. Not only will it be structurally sound for vehicle access, it will also be accessible to wheelchairs, bikes, strollers and more!

Gravel Pathways and Landscape Areas | Four Freedoms Park (New York City)

Core Product: CORE Gravel Foundations plus resin
CORE was pleased to be a part of the Four Freedoms Park Project: a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Located on the southern tip of Roosevelt Island in New York City, the park opened in 2012, and is free to the public. CORE Gravel can be found throughout the park, from the entry (base of stairs), the walkway leading to the bust of FDR himself.

Public Park for Walking and Biking | Cabot Square, Montreal

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 & Resin applied
The revitalization of Cabot Square in Montreal is all about building and working on a strategy addressing Indigenous homelessness in Montreal. We were thrilled to be involved with the redevelopment of this historic site. With a CORE Gravel foundation topped with the CANA Pave Resin, this bound gravel surface will be suitable for any weather Montreal can throw at it.

Outdoor Commercial Sitting Area | Pemberton Brewing Co.

Core Product: CORE Gravel Foundatdions
The public patio area at Pemberton Brewing Co was in need of a renovation, and they chose to use our CORE Gravel Foundations for the project. This application not only stabilized the gravel but also provided a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance that harmonized with the rugged outdoor landscape. Moreover, it created a safe and accessible surface for wheelchairs, strollers, and various other uses.

Community Parking Lot and Home Access | Habitat For Humanity (2019)

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 Commercial Grid
CORE was part of 2019 build of 10 family homes in the Comox Valley. CORE Gravel 60-40 was installed in their parking lot, to help create a low maintenance, durable, safe and eco-friendly are for the families and guests to park.

Elim shores / Independent & Assisted Living

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

Elim Shores Independent and Assisted Living is an intimate, community-focused campus located on eight scenic acres on the banks of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie.

In 2020, the compus incorporated CORE Gravel Foudnations in a ADA compliant pathway. They were able to keep their natural urban look, and create a safe, stable and permeable pathway.

Boardwalk Resort (Gilchrist Texas)

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 Commercial Grid
14 parking stalls (40,000 sq ft) were installed at the Boardwalk Resort in Gilchrist, Texas, meeting the local standards for % of permeable surfaces required in new developments. This CORE 60-40 system is stable, permeable, low-maintenance system - a perfect fit.

Wellesley College Science Center (Ongoing completion ~ Summer 2021)

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

The existing Science Center was constructed in the 1920s and expanded in later decades, while making the most of one of the college's most cherished assets—its historic landscape. The current plan will modernize existing infrastructure, while creating new spaces to sustain Wellesley's position at the forefront of science education. The design concept envisions the Science Center as a "living laboratory," with strong connections to the surrounding landscape. The design opens up the fortress-like buildings to the outdoors, and also introduces two new gardens that will be used for scientific and ecological pedagogy.

Community Garden Wheelchair Friendly Pathways | Share the Harvest

Core Product: CORE 65-30 Commercial Grid
Share the Harvest Community Garden (Courtenay BC), installed CORE Gravel Foundtions to create permeable and wheelchair friendly pathways and access areas. Perfect for a earth-friendly, forward thinking community garden. Not to mention, having a permeable system helps keep water in the area, providing a cooler micro-climate for the community garden in the summer and helping save on watering!

Glacierview Lodge Wheelchair Rriendly Greenhouse

CORE Product: CORE Gravel 50-35

Glacier View Lodge, a comprehensive care facility serving primarily seniors in the Comox Valley, offers progressive, long-term residential care and a range of community services.

In 2018, they introduced CORE Gravel in their greenhouse area, enhancing accessibility and usability. Additionally, indoor art screens were integrated into swinging doors within the residence, adding aesthetic appeal and functionality to their environment.

Lost Dunes Golf Club

Core Product: CORE Gravel Foundations

Lost Dunes Golf Club integrated CORE Gravel to stabilize gravel surfaces, preventing dust and minimizing ball bouncing compared to concrete alternatives. This system facilitates effortless access for golf carts, golf bags, and various other equipment.

Heavy Vehicle Access & Storage Sites

Core Product: CORE Gravel Heavy Duty Foundations

CORE Foundations were utilized in these Heavy Vehicle Access Sites to enable the smooth access of heavy vehicles to storage areas. Additionally, they ensured the area was permeable and easy to maintain compared to other materials considered for the project.

Community Greenway | Cottonwood Greenway (Comox BC)

Core Product: CORE Gravel 50-35
When the City of Comox received a grant to upgrade a concrete path to a true local greenway, we were OVERJOYED! One less concrete path breaking up our ecosystem, replaced by a permeable, earth-friendly pathway that is more comfy to walk on and costs less to maintain. This satisfyingly crunchy, stable path is now a feature of the Town of Comox restoration projects around building more commuity green spaces and watershed management projects.

Long Gravel Driveway | Habitat For Humanity 2016 Build

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 Commercial Grid
Core Gravel installed a 6000 ft. permeable gravel driveway and parking areas for a Habitat For Humanity multifamily development in Courtenay, British Columbia. The CORE gravel portion of the project was performed over a 5 day period and completed with the help of volunteers of all ages and skill sets. CORE gravel is truly a DIY friendly system!

Beer Garden Patio Seating Area | Lauterbacher am See, Augsburg, DE

Core Product: CORE Gravel 65-30 Commercial Grid
Installation Method: Contractor, Filled to top of grid system
Yes, you can put tables and chairs on gravel! The CORE Stabilization system is great for a restaurant patio - the permeable system keeps things cool and clean in the summer months, and the area is accessible for all. Not to mention, any food or drinks spilled just flow though.

Wheelchair friendly beach access | Saratoga Beach

Core Product: CORE Gravel 60-40 Commercial Grid
CORE Gravel 60-40 foundation was used here by the Comox Valley Regional District to create a handicapped parking stall, a wheelchair, stroller and bike-friendly access route to the beachfront at Saratoga Beach. This low maintenance surface is ideal for the harsh conditions found along the shoreline of Vancouver Island.

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