2025 Honor Awards

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Grand Rapids, MI

Terrazzo Contractor

Central Tile & Terrazzo Company Kalamazoo, MI


This expansion marks the fifth phase of an epoxy terrazzo installation program in all ticketing and concourse areas, incorporating durability, low maintenance, and design versatility. A five-color rolling wave pattern maintains continuity throughout the airport, guiding travelers through an engaging and easily navigable environment. In this phase, nine waterjet-cut art installations in 54 colors by four local artists have been introduced, adding a rich visual dimension and reflecting the region’s distinctive landscapes, from the deep blues of the lake and sandy tans of the dunes to the grays and purples of the urban core.

Architect

Mead & Hunt

Middleton, WI

Artists

George Eberhaedt III

Kim Nguyen

Maureen Nollette

Michael Pfleghaar

 

Terrazzo Contractor

Central Tile & Terrazzo Company

Kalamazoo, MI

General Contractor

The Christman Company

Grand Rapids, MI

 

Owner 

Gerald R. Ford International

Airport Authority

Grand Rapids, MI

Resin Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

 

Aggregate Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

 

Divider Strips/Artistic Designs

Manhattan American Terrazzo Strip Co.

 

Photographer

Viken Djaferian, FotoGrafix

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