Shotcrete Mock Rock
Overview
Simulate Natural Stone With Architectural Concrete Built To Endure Any Environment.
Combine the beauty of natural rock with the benefits of concrete where weight and volume are critical. Created using shotcrete, mock rock is realistic, lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant.
The RIX Group delivers bespoke artificial rock formations for an array of landscaping and civil infrastructure projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our experienced designers, engineers and craftspeople have the skill sets to simulate fine details, textures and shapes, giving you the flexibility to create architectural features for almost any outdoor space.
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Typical Applications Of Architectural Concrete
- Sea walls
- Slopes and embankments
- Road and rail cuttings
- Concrete sculptures
- Water features
- Simulated natural environments
The Advantages Of Artificial Rock
A Natural Look And Feel
Achieve the appearance of local geology without the limitations of working with quarried rock. Mock rock can mimic the aesthetic of natural rock formations, making it ideal for artificial rock walls, waterfalls, rock gardens and landscape features.
Our team carves and moulds the concrete surface to form realistic contours, cracks and crevices. Carefully applied, fade-resistant colours add natural variation, depth and charm, helping the finished feature blend into its surroundings.
Endless Design Possibilities
Transform almost any landscape with a custom rock feature. Unlike natural stone, Mock rock can be shaped, sized and textured to suit the available space, surrounding architecture and overall landscape design.
Whatever your vision, we can work closely with you to create custom features and detailed natural stone effects without relying on naturally available rock. Choose the profile, texture and colouring to suit the property’s character.
Long-Term Durability
Build landscape features designed to handle years of exposure to Australian conditions. Capable of withstanding the harshest climates, Shotcrete creates a strong, low-permeability base with excellent structural integrity.
Its formed surface also avoids the gradual erosion associated with some natural rock types, while quality stains help the colour retain its appearance over time. All while preventing weed growth in gardens. With precise engineering and occasional maintenance, this simulated rock provides a durable feature for decades to come.
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Proven Capability
Create simulated rock with confidence. Our multi-skilled crews spray over 30,000 m³ of shotcrete across Australia and the Asia Pacific, backed by in-house technical expertise, strict quality control and extensive field experience.
Tailored Designs
Turn complex concepts into practical, buildable forms. We tailor each solution to the required shape, scale, texture, colour and structural demands, from initial planning through to sculpting and finishing.
Innovative Approach
Ensure consistency and efficiency with the latest shotcrete equipment and advanced finishing techniques. Our teams combine precise application with skilled carving, texturing and colouring to create convincing rock surfaces.
FAQs
What is mock rock?
Mock rock is a custom artificial rock system that recreates the appearance, texture and character of natural rock using sculpted concrete or shotcrete. Alongside the visual impact of real stone, it offers far greater control over shape, scale, finish and placement.
Shotcrete is applied at high velocity to form a dense concrete base, which our team then sculpts, carves and textures to reproduce natural geological features such as ledges, fissures, crevices and weathered surfaces. Carefully selected colours and stains add depth and variation to achieve a convincing stone finish.
From waterfalls and landscape features to rock walls and large-scale public spaces, this method gives architects, landscape designers, developers and contractors the freedom to create natural-looking structures around specific site and design requirements.
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Need a quote or do you have a general enquiry? Please complete our online form and one of our team members will be in touch.
Mock Rock Projects
Tasman Highway Midway, TAS
Project
5,008m² of architectural ‘mock-rock’ shotcrete has been applied by The RIX Group in Hobart, Tasmania for our Client Fulton Hogan.
Western Sydney Airport
Project
The RIX Group have been busy undertaking specialist contract works at the Western Sydney Airport project on behalf of their Client, CPBG.
