From campuses and data centers across the Pacific Northwest to iconic construction projects in New York City; from a mansion in Mexico to a luxury resort in the Philippines to a naval base in Kuwait… Hycrete admixtures have become the trusted choice for builders, owners, architects, and savvy project planners across the globe.
This journey showcases some of our most impressive, innovative, and unique projects. Each one highlights how Hycrete technology achieves reliable long-term protection, reduces lifecycle costs, and supports groundbreaking architectural visions. Explore these highlights and dig deeper into the full case studies in our Project Portfolio.
Seattle and the Pacific Northwest
The Seattle region and the greater Pacific Northwest have traditionally been Hycrete’s biggest markets. Where better for our hydrophobic admixtures to prove their worth than in the wettest region of the United States?
WA State Dept. of Information Services Wheeler Data Center – This critical data facility required complete moisture protection to secure sensitive technology. Hycrete admixtures deliver leak-free performance which helps safeguard data operations and high-cost electronic equipment investments from the mortal enemy of moisture intrusion. (For more on this subject, see our previous article Maximizing ROI on New Data Center Construction with Waterproof Concrete Materials.)
Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion – Designed to meet aggressive sustainability and resilience goals, Hycrete provided integral waterproofing that ensures long-term protection against seawater intrusion in one of Seattle’s most ambitious marine life facilities. It was selected for its overall durability as confirmed by chloride diffusion coefficient (versus traditional chloride penetration tests). A specific advantage cited was Hycrete’s ability to consolidate well around the dense reinforcement bars used in the aquarium’s massive Big Habitat feature, giving the builders confidence that no honeycombing effect would occur.
Bullitt Center – Known as the “greenest commercial building in the world,” Seattle’s Bullitt Center is one of the most apt examples of eco-friendly construction that relied on Hycrete’s waterproofing to achieve its uncompromising sustainability goals. The structure is designed to be self-sufficient, with a life expectancy of 250 years – far exceeding the 40-year life span typically specified for commercial building projects.
Expedia and Google Campuses – Growing up in Seattle, Hycrete has earned the reputation amongst tech leaders as the concrete waterproofing standard. Both Expedia and Google utilized Hycrete to achieve resilient, low-maintenance concrete for their expansive Seattle campuses. These projects highlight the balance between architectural innovation and long-term durability, with an eye toward sustainability.
Down the West Coast Through California
Moving down the West Coast, Hycrete has seen significant adoption throughout California – from university buildings to municipal projects to new apartment developments. As the leading state in sustainability and environmental initiatives, Hycrete is especially well-suited for earning valuable LEED credits and staying ahead of the evolving CALGreen building codes.
Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego – Hycrete admixtures allowed the design team to eliminate exterior membranes while providing reliable, sustainable waterproofing.
Bay Meadows Development in San Mateo – This full-scale, transit-oriented community used Hycrete to lower risk and support long-term sustainability across multiple structures.
Hycrete Across America
While most of our more unique, standout projects have traditionally been built in coastal regions, Hycrete is being used in more and more projects across the nation.
Parking garages and any below-grade structures especially benefit from advanced waterproofing, having to contend with hydrostatic pressure and moisture-rich soil. Hycrete significantly extends the lifetime of any below-grade construction while simultaneously eliminating the necessity for high-cost maintenance in difficult-to-access underground areas.
Similarly, with an eye toward longevity and sustainability, DOT and infrastructure projects have increasingly utilized Hycrete. Just as with below-grade structures, Hycrete significantly extends the life of critical infrastructure, reduces the need/cost of ongoing maintenance, and keeps the concrete material recyclable for end-of-life considerations.
Oklahoma River Whitewater Park Facility – As one standout project in the American Midwest, Hycrete was used in Oklahoma’s state-of-the-art Riversport Rapids Whitewater Center: the first pumped-park design in the world that offers a recreational channel, a competition channel, and a combined-flow freestyle channel in the same venue. Hydrophobic protection was integral in achieving long-term durability in a facility designed for heavy use and constant exposure to treated water.
New York City and the East Coast
Heading to the opposite coast, a couple of Hycrete’s most impressive projects are on display in New York City. Aside from the three portfolio projects below, we’ve worked extensively with builders and contractors throughout the East Coast in future-proofing commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.
Disney Headquarters New York – Disney’s modern headquarters demanded performance and sustainability. Hycrete helped deliver resilient, waterproof concrete in a complex urban setting.
Little Island (Pier 55 NYC Renovation) – Built directly over the Hudson River, this unique cultural landmark required complete waterproofing that could endure a marine environment for decades to come. Hycrete was the solution, preserving both the monument’s structural and aesthetic quality.
Miami Science Museum Aquarium – Toward the opposite end of the East Coast, Hycrete was the choice for integral protection in the Miami Science Museum’s aquarium expansion. The new 100-foot elliptical pool complete with a huge underwater viewing window demanded advanced waterproofing protection. In addition, Hycrete was used for the perimeter walls, slabs and pools in other areas of the site.
Across the Border in Mexico
Hycrete is seeing significant adoption throughout Mexico’s quickly growing built environment. Our previous article Meeting Mexico’s Rising Demand for New Sustainable Construction covers some of the largest areas of growth – most notably new public infrastructure, new commercial investment, and new housing development – all of which benefit from Hycrete’s long-term protection against water ingress and corrosion.
We’ve seen such growth in the Mexican construction industry that we launched a sister site: Hycrete Mexico. One especially unique project, highlighted below, was the construction of a sprawling, palatial Mexican estate.
The Mansion, Riviera Nayarit – Hycrete protected one of Mexico’s premier luxury residential projects: a sprawling mansion along Mexico’s Pacific coast. In a region where moisture resistance is essential, Hycrete was trusted to deliver a lifetime of protection.
Supporting Naval Operations and Oil Companies in Kuwait
Today, Hycrete is seeing increased adoption far beyond the coasts of North America. Two of our proudest projects were built thousands of miles away in Kuwait – one an industrial oil facility in the desert, the other a naval superstructure off the coast.
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company HQ – In a challenging desert-meets-coastal environment, Hycrete admixtures protected this headquarters against corrosion and water-related damage. It’s one of the many examples of Hycrete helping oil companies worldwide preserve their critical infrastructure.
KNB Breakwater and Cargo Repair – Hycrete’s technology provided vital durability to extend the life of coastal infrastructure facing constant saltwater exposure. Creating a 1 km artificial harbor, this huge superstructure was no ordinary coastal project, demanding the ultimate in long-term waterproofing protection.
Flying Over to the Phillipines
Rounding out the current Hycrete world tour, we head all the way to the Philippines. Our standout project here is a full-fledged resort and casino newly constructed in the Metro Manila area. Considering the country’s challenging climate and vast coastal regions, Hycrete is quickly making headway with builders throughout the nation.
Okada Manila Resort and Casino – Hycrete waterproofing was the go-to solution when it came time to construct the country’s premier 5-star resort and casino. The builder poured 6,020 cubic meters of Hycrete-treated concrete by the time the project was complete, which now stands fully protected against water and salt infiltration for decades to come.
Helping to Build the Future with Waterproof Concrete Worldwide
From the rain-soaked Pacific Northwest to tropical resorts in Asia and marine environments along the East Coast, Hycrete continues to prove its value across the built environment. These projects illustrate not only the versatility of Hycrete, but our company’s overall commitment to quality, sustainability, and customer success on a global scale.
