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The Hardscaper: April 2010
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Thursday, April 15, 2010. The Evolution of a Rock Artisan. Phillip di Giacomo and his brother Donald formed di Giacomo, Inc. In 1964, after successfully helping a friend build a waterfall. They focused on rock construction, using both real and artificial rocks. The international reputation as the premier designer and constructor of naturalistic rock environments. His search for a partner that matched with his philosophies ended in 2007. The partnership between di Giacomo. Links to this post.
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The Hardscaper: March 2010
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Friday, March 5, 2010. Concrete as an artform? I am fortunate to work with Philip di Giacomo, an unparalleled rock artisan, on a regular basis and learn not only his techniques, but also the inspiration and theory behind his art pieces. He takes the time to learn about the owners and creates a work of art that caters to their needs. Peek holes overlooking the mountains to the west are created via a descending fissure in the rock. This allows for children from 2 to 14 to be able to share in the experi...
