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Lawford Road Townhouse / OEB

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Hampstead House / MW Architects

Hampstead House / MW Architects - More Images+ 49

Terrazzo is Back: Production, Installation, and Samples in Architecture

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Focal Length / RENESA Architecture Design Interiors Studio. Image © Suryan//Dang

Terrazzo is made by combining a cement base (sand, water, and cement) with a mixture of ground minerals - like marble, granite, and quartz - and can be applied to almost any surface, vertical or horizontal. The technique, produced using a completely hand-crafted method, was used worldwide in the construction of modern buildings and is noted for its durability, resistance (to water and abrasion), and easy maintenance. This made it a go-to material in the creation of flooring for houses and the common areas of residential and office buildings.  

Today, terrazzo is experiencing a revival as one of the key trends in contemporary architecture. Here, we will discuss the whats and hows of terrazzo and illustrate some of its uses in current projects. 

Bearstead Rise Apartment / Gruff

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  • Architects: Gruff
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  141
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Bert & May, Designer Stone, Express, Maxlight, The Natural wood Floor Company

Universal Works x 26 Berwick Street / Studio MUTT

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Greater London, United Kingdom
  • Architects: Studio MUTT
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  75
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Investwood, Optelma, Schluter, Siesta, Siesta Cork Tiles

Block House / nimtim architects

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  • Architects: nimtim architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  52
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alhambra Tiles, Fineline Aluminium, Forticrete, Glass Block Technology, Mortise Concrete

Salmen House / Office S&M

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  • Architects: Office S&M
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  87
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Sto, Inopera, NakNak, Nordan, SVK

Independent Place / MW Architects

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Greater London, United Kingdom

Clapham House / MW Architects

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Greater London, United Kingdom

Clock House / Archmongers

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