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Integrating Hardscapes and Softscapes in Themed Design
The best themed environments feel alive, where every surface, texture, and planting choice works together to tell a story. In this edition of CASTO Corner, we explore how hardscapes and softscapes blend art, function, and ecology to create truly immersive spaces. Discover how CASTO Creative designs environments where the concrete beneath your feet flows seamlessly into the landscapes that surround you.
Creative Design Review: Turning Story into Stone, Paint, and Place
In themed construction, every detail tells a story — but before that story can be built, it must be thoroughly reviewed. This article takes a deep dive into the role of Creative Design Review in bridging creative vision with constructable, maintainable realities. Using Universal Studios Beijing as a case study, we explore how CASTO helps shape immersive environments through thoughtful hardscape design, vertical finish planning, and thematic paint preparation. Readers will gain insight into the multi-step review process involving sample approvals, mock-up analysis, and vendor coordination — all while preserving the artistic intent and ensuring performance durability. Whether you’re an architect, specifier, or themed entertainment professional, this post offers valuable perspective on what it takes to bring big ideas to life, from the ground up.