Author: Christie Kitchens

A Guide for Architects and General Contractors

During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions were exacerbated by weather-related production halts and plant explosions worldwide, triggering a global shortage of epoxy resin. Traditional…

Why Hand-Laid Terrazzo Outperforms Prepackaged Flooring in High-Concept Projects

For projects guided by complex design intent, hand-laid terrazzo offers freedoms that manufactured flooring systems cannot. Unlike ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone—which are produced in…

A Midcentury Modern Revival in Terrazzo

The 3,446-square-foot Rising Glen residence in the Hollywood Hills underwent a meticulous renovation that preserves its midcentury modern character while adapting the home for contemporary…

Terrazzo has been used for centuries, and it isn’t going anywhere.

In a design culture focused on the next big thing, such longevity can sometimes be overlooked. A floor that still performs after 100 years may…

How Thoughtful Material Choices Today Build the Future

In an era when sustainability often focuses on energy performance or recycled content, the question of longevity may sometimes be overlooked. Yet the buildings of…

Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza Casino & Spa/Museum in Palm Springs, California, is a 2023 NTMA Honor Award recipient

Terrazzo vs Hurricane Ike

When Central Intermediate School was inundated in September 2008, the 1947 structure—and almost everything inside—was destroyed. Hurricane Ike triggered widespread, massive rainfall across northeastern Illinois,…

A Decade of Design and Durability that Continues to Shine

The multipurpose room at Dorchester Elementary in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is a hub of daily activity. From out-of-school programs and lunchtime to performances and…

Award-winning Terrazzo Artist Linda Beaumont Sets Her Designs in Stone

“Terrazzo is a fantastic medium for the built environment and such a great match for artists working in civic spaces,” said artist Linda Beaumont of…

Terrazzo Floor Shares History of Hospitality

For Steve Brown, the owner of The Glass Knife in Winter Park, Fla., the stylish design of his café’s interior is all about telling his…

New Mid-Century-Style Hotel with Terrazzo Walls and Floors

When the Fairlane Hotel opened in March 2018, it had been one of over 25 Nashville hotels under construction. The building’s midcentury architecture set the…

Scholar Explores Immigration of Terrazzo to the US

How and why has the terrazzo industry remained so tightly held for so long in the hands of Italians from the Venetian region of Fruili?…