2026 Honor Awards

Salt Lake City International Airport

Salt Lake City, UT

Terrazzo Contractor

FW Specialties Salt Lake City, UT


Terrazzo serves as both a defining architectural element and a high-performance finish for one of the largest airport expansions in the US. Six natural tones create a neutral yet refined field throughout the terminal. The 1,175-foot blue river tunnel, an immersive environment with lighting, art, and a moving walkway, is inspired by local waterways. At the heart of the project is the 1961 world map in cementitious terrazzo, salvaged from the original terminal in 75 sections. Reassembled and restored in place, the map reads as new. The installation anchors contemporary design while celebrating the terminal’s historic character.

Architects

HOK 

Los Angeles, CA 

 

MHTN Architects 

Salt Lake City, UT 

 

Designer/Artist 

Gordon Huether 

Napa, CA 

 

Terrazzo Contractor 

FW Specialties 

Salt Lake City, UT 

General Contractor 

Holder | Big-D Construction JV 

Salt Lake City, UT 

 

Owner 

Salt Lake City Corporation 

Salt Lake City, UT 

 

Resin Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies 

 

Aggregate Supplier

Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies 

 

Precast Supplier

Precast Terrazzo Enterprises 

 

Divider Strip Suppliers 

Manhattan American Terrazzo Strip Co. 

National Metal Shapes 

 

Photographers 

David Laudadio 

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