2018 Honor Awards

Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Washington, DC

Terrazzo Contractor

Roman Mosaic & Tile Co. Linthicum, MD


This terrazzo project was part of a $160 million renovation and expansion of an 1898 Classical Revival style building. The aging National Landmark was transformed into a top-tier, 600–student facility, with a contemporary design and materials. In the four-story atrium, academic and performance venues revolve around the suspended oval of the 800-seat Duke Ellington Theater. On the ground floor, the spectacular stylized image of Ellington is formed of poured-in-place epoxy terrazzo and laser-cut aluminum divider strips.

Architect/ Designer/Artist

Cox Graae + Spack Architects

Washington, DC

Architect/ Designer/Artist

Lance Bailey & Associates

Washington, DC

Owner

District of Columbia Public Schools

Washington, DC

Aggregate Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

Logo Supplier

Creative Edge Master Shop

General Contractor

GCS-Sigal, LLC

Arlington, VA

Resin Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

Precast Supplier

Precast Terrazzo Enterprises

Precast Supplier

Romoco Precast Terrazzo Products

Divider Strip Supplier

Manhattan American Terrazzo Strip Company

Photographer

Brycen Fischer Photography

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