Mark Concrete Concrete countertops, furniture, sinks, and cast stone The name in state-of-the-art design and installation Though cementitious materials were used by the Egyptians and Chinese as far back as 3000 BC, the ancient Romans first established cement as an important building material. Used to construct the awe-inspiring Pantheon as well as innumerable bridges throughout Europe, the art of concrete was lost after the fall of Roman Empire. Fortunately, it was rediscovered by the British in the mid-1750's. In contemporary times, iconic architects Meis van der Rohe, Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright have used concrete to create such world-famous buildings as the Guggenheim Museum. Thanks to a unique technical background combined with innate artistry, Mark Lesnick has transformed the defining material of modern architecture. To his credit, Mark has brought concrete "through the front door". What's more, he didn't stop at countertops, sinks, tubs and showers for kitchen and bathroom. Very much at home in the living room and office, concrete now appears as fireplaces, table tops, benches and desktops. Fixtures and furnishings of distinctive beauty that delight home owners as well as architects and contractors Mark Lesnick, the founder of Mark Concrete, has been involved with the pre-cast concrete industry since 1971. Throughout the years, he worked on such large, high profile structures as the Staples Center in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. The unique relationship Mark developed with concrete eventually inspired him to begin combining its fabrication with artistic design. "Finished to the level of polished stone, concrete can be molded to virtually any shape. Plus it can absorb colors ranging from iridescent primary hues to raw, muted earth tones," he says. The material's chameleon-like qualities enables it to blend with any architectural style or interior design. At the same time, concrete offers added strength without added weight. Mark's artistic insight allows him to take a client's idea and recreate it in three dimensions. At the same time, his highly developed technical proficiency implements seamless installation.. It's no surprise that clients consider the name Mark Lesnick synonymous with state-of-the-art design and installation.