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J U N E 2 0 2 3 | 55 P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y L A N DS C A P E FO R M S P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y BA SA L I T E CO N C R E T E P RO DU C T S Landscape Products Also, Basalite's Valley Stone Edge is a popular newer product whose smooth face and chamfered edge imparts a sleek and modern look. This retaining wall system is lightweight and uses a rear pin and channel connection, making it easy to install. "Contractors tell us this is their preferred retaining wall system due to its ease of use," Malashevsky says. Family-owned Mutual Materials provides high-quality masonry and hard- scape products that are regionally manufactured (over 13 manufacturing plants and 18 branch offices across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and B.C.). Mutual is famous for its masonry: brick, blended brick, structural brick, and concrete masonry units (CMU) all in a multitude of colours, shapes, and textures – which goes a long way in fulfilling the company's objective to inspire great and lasting designs. As for outdoor living, Mutual Materials manufactures a full range of hard- scape products including patio slabs, paving stone, garden walls, and retaining walls, again in a multitude of sizes, shapes, and colours. Ryan Heiser, director of design at Landscape Forms, reports, "The past few years have been extremely busy for us. People want to get outside more than ever, and we've put a lot of effort into developing products that enable new ways of working, learning, and living outdoors." Landscape Forms is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-design site furniture, structure, LED lighting, and accessories. Clients include municipali- ties, corporate, college, and health-care campuses, as well as brand leaders such as LinkedIn, Google, and Coca Cola. Heiser says, "While we're based in North America, we partner with designers and companies from all across the world to bring fresh perspectives to outdoor spaces. Our global partners have enabled us to offer a unique aesthetic that can easily be viewed as abstract art, which is especially great for public spaces." Heiser is referring to the Air Collection designed by Barcelona-based Escofet. Constructed of roto-molded high-density polyethylene with hollow interiors, the Air Collection's five seating elements – Extasi, Fortunato, Twig, Starfish, and Stul – translate Escofet's bold aesthetic to a material that's light, durable, and versa- tile. The collection is perfectly suited for adaptable and programmable outdoor spaces, indoor spaces, transition spaces, and on rooftops, decks, and balconies. Basalite's Valley Stone Edge retaining wall system. Extasi site furniture from Landscape Forms' Air Collection. GO GREEN WITH T E R R A F O R C E Rockface, Roundface, Flatface finish and/or Stairs. F i n d yo u r n e a r e s t s u p p l i e r : w w w . t e r r a f o r c e . c o m / s u p p l i e r s - i n s t a l l e r s Download the Terraforce B o o k o f I d e a s h e r e : h t t p : / / d e s i g n g u i d e . t e r r a - f o r c e . c o m / d o w n l o a d - p d f / T E R R A F O R C E

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