Split image with a white, modern dining room on the left featuring a marble fireplace, chairs, and bouquet, and a classic, warmly-lit room on the right with a stone fireplace and a lamp.

Abbey

The Abbey features a classic gothic arch and intricate tracery embellishing the spandrels, capturing the essence of 16th century Western European architecture. The Abbey mantel carries a tasteful grandiosity into spaces calling for a statement centerpiece. (Pictured with custom frieze band and returns).

  • Width: Variable

    Maximum Height: 59.5

    Maximum Depth: Variable

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  • Dining room with a dark wooden table, four chairs, a white ornate fireplace, two wall sconces, and a vase of lavender on the table.
  • Elegant living room with beige sofas, a stone fireplace, wooden coffee table, and dark wood paneling.
  • Elegant living room with a stone fireplace, beige sofas, a dark wood coffee table, and candle holders.
  • Elegant living room with stone fireplace, wooden paneling, and decorative candles on a wooden table.

Material Selection

At Buffalo Architectural Casting, we celebrate the inherent beauty and unique character found in natural variations within our cast products. Each piece we create tells its own story, distinguished by subtle differences in texture, shade, and pattern that are the hallmark of genuine craftsmanship. These variations are not imperfections; they are the essence of authenticity and individuality, ensuring that every product is a one-of-a-kind work of art. By embracing these natural distinctions, we deliver architectural elements that add depth, personality, and timeless elegance to any space, reflecting the true artistry of nature and the skill of our artisans.

  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is a lightweight cast material typically used to create replacement units for sculptural terracotta and limestone.

    BAC differs from other cast mantel fabricators in that we cast in lightweight GFRC rather than in solid cast stone. Our finished product is less than an inch thick, and weighs only about 15lbs per square foot. With the feel and appearance of natural stone. GFRC offers superlative durability and longevity.

    GFRC can be fabricated to achieve a wide variety of finishes. Buffalo Architectural Casting does not maintain stock finish colors/textures for GFRC (Restoration), as each restoration project necessitates a custom color and texture match. Mix designs can be developed to achieve a finish which replicates terracotta, natural stone, cast stone, and other historic materials.

  • Limestone is one of the oldest building materials in the world. GFRC was originally conceived as a higher preforming replacement for limestone on historic buildings.

    Smooth, with minimal variation in color. Rough to the touch. Sleek.

  • The Ancient Romans mined Travertine for building temples, monuments, and aqueducts.

    BAC uses as semi-dry GFRC mix to create natural Travertine texture.

    Pitted to the touch, with variation in color. Warm. Dramatic.

Close-up view of smooth beige sand texture
Close-up of a textured white wall surface with small speckles.
Close-up of fine white sand texture
Close-up of textured white sand surface

1a. Crema; Limestone

2a. Bianco; Limestone

3a. Grigio; Limestone

4a. Natural; Limestone

Textured beige concrete wall surface
Close-up of a white textured plaster or stucco wall with small indentations and irregularities.
Close-up of a textured stone surface with small holes and rough patches.
Textured beige stucco wall surface

1b. Crema; Travertine

2b. Bianco; Travertine

3b. Grigio; Travertine

4b. Natural; Travertine

Interior decor with a black lamp and ornamental grass in a textured pot on a white mantel next to tall green plant leaves against a beige wall.

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To get started on your hand crafted piece, schedule a consultation with one of our designers.  Here’s the process:

  • Send us inspiration and precedent. This can be in the form of a photo, sketch, or even rough dimensions. To give us an idea of what we can do to bring your ideas to life.

  • We’ll draft a concept, a few shop drawings, along with pricing.  You will select your finish, and we will provide samples curated to your vision while making tweaks until you are satisfied.

  • You approve the final design, sign a proposal and submit a deposit.  We get to work.

  • Our team of experienced craftspeople sculpt models, make molds, and cast your pieces with warmth in every detail.

    We will keep you up to date with photos of our progress. Once complete we will ask for final payment.

  • We ship your finished product to your door, and provide an installation guide to your contractor.  We’re available weekdays 8:00am - 4:00pm to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

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