25th November 2014
More images in today from Hardscape detailing the manufacture of the large platform seat for Central Chelmsford.
![Vinyl plotted with the design is applied to the granite slab before sandblasting.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0209-1024x685.jpg)
![AS the process continues, the vinyl is stripped away to reveal areas to be sandblasted.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0206-1024x685.jpg)
![The process is a skilled & precise one for Vlad to undertake. The slabs cannot be moved easily, so he has to move around the work.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0267-1024x685.jpg)
![The sandblast is no more than 2mm deep across the slab. The fine honed finish on the surface will be retained under the vinyl which still covers the letters.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0261-1024x685.jpg)
![Sandblasted granite seat by Christopher Tipping & Hardscape for Central Chelmsford. Image: Hardscape](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0210-1024x685.jpg)
![The four granite slabs which make up the large platform seat awaiting more sandblasting outside.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0204-1024x685.jpg)
![Granite slabs completed. When wet the granite will become almost uniformly dark. As the surface dries, the images and text will begin to reveal themselves. The areas with no sandblasting or shallow detail will dry out first.](http://christophertipping.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/DSC_0287-1024x685.jpg)
25th November 2014
More images in today from Hardscape detailing the manufacture of the large platform seat for Central Chelmsford.
One of the most striking & singular elements of the interpretation project at Burgess Springs, Central Chelmsford is the large granite platform seat.
This feature is some 2.4m square & manufactured in 4 large units. The surface is being sandblasted with images and text, both inspired by the writing of Anne Knight of Chelmsford.
The granite artwork is being project managed by Nigel Hudson, Masonry Product Manager for Hardscape at their premises at Long Marston, Stratford Upon Avon. The sandblasting is being carried out by Masonry Manager, Vladimir Zonozicka. We have met several times to discuss and sample the process & the collaboration has in turn, resulted in a much more interesting peice of work.
The development scheme is being delivered on behalf of Genesis Housing by Denne & project managed by Bidwells.