It’s hard to believe that a plain grey driveway can have anything in common with the colourful and original pieces Prescott creates. He starts by building a wood frame, and then draws from an infinite range of colours, textures, stains and finishing coats to create his pièce de résistance — concrete finishing. Metal and wood accents are also brought in to complete the look.

Each BPV piece is unique, created for a specific space and use. The end result can be anything from a massive boardroom table to a small kitchen table, a desk, or even a doorbell. “If you think of it and I can build it, I can create it,” says Prescott.

Concrete furniture doesn’t sit unnoticed. Eyes are drawn to the clean lines and simple design that are typical of Prescott’s work. A closer look reveals nuanced colouring, original patterns, and special features such as drawers built into the leg of a desk. Hands reach out to touch the surface, which can be smooth as glass or rough as sand. Heck, you could even jump up and down on the furniture since it is, after all, made of concrete. But, thanks to the wood frame, you won’t need a forklift if you feel the need to rearrange the living room.

With each piece of BPV concrete furniture custom-designed and hand-crafted, your cement furnishings become part of the home’s art collection. “It’s a fine line between art and furniture,” says Prescott. “What I build is functional art.”

It’s no surprise then that, in addition to furniture, concrete is also the star material in the wall art Prescott designs and builds for corporate or home settings. Playing with the unusual medium’s versatility, the artist creates three-dimensional tableaus that can literally reach up and out, whether in a single panel or through interconnected panels built on different levels. NL