This intricate terrazzo medallion in ten epoxy terrazzo colors brings art into the school. The floor’s many assets include a winsome traditional pattern complemented by a modern border. A significant challenge was aligning the symmetrical medallion within an asymmetrical recessed floor. The aluminum divider strips for the medallion were waterjet-cut in several pieces and assembled on the job site. The terrazzo craftsmen then subtly manipulated the 21×21 foot medallion with added strips bent onsite to obscure the imperfection of the floor.
Architect
Hartman Cox Architects
Washington, DC
Designer/Artist
Phoenix Fine Arts & Designs
Washington, DC
Terrazzo Contractor
Boatman and Magnani, Inc.
Capitol Heights, MD
General Contractor
Skanska USA Building
Rockville, MD
Owner
DC Public Schools
Washington, DC
Resin Supplier
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies
Aggregate Supplier
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies
Divider Strip Supplier
National Metal Shapes, Inc.
Photographer
Brycen Fischer
