The weather has been getting really hot recently.
Let Croissant hold a watermelon and a spoon,
and sighed
Air-conditioning, WIFI, watermelon
Ice cream, beer, roast duck
If you want something cold, an architectural McFlurry~~
The architectural world also has a cool person
Today, I will bring you an introduction to
Terrazzo materials and applications:
01 What is terrazzo
Terrazzo is a commonly used floor and wall material. The production process involves mixing aggregates such as crushed stone, glass, and granite with cement and adhesives, and then grinding and polishing the surface after solidification.
Although those familiar with terrazzo associate it with modernist design, the material can be traced back to the mosaic tradition of ancient Egypt. The terrazzo we know originated in Italy in the 15th century. Terrazzo (meaning terrace or place of meeting) is said to have developed when mosaic craftsmen realized that marble chips became a resilient surface after stepping on the ground.
In the United States, terrazzo’s heyday was from 1930 to 1970, when designers embraced its polished and unique visual texture, and used it in everything from Art Deco buildings to mid-century modern interiors.
During terrazzo’s glory years, New Yorkers could enjoy a truly spectacular exhibition: the white floors of the Guggenheim Museum, which Frank Lloyd Wright insisted on after becoming fascinated with the material in Italy.
▲ The terrazzo splicing of the floor is clearly visible from the Guggenheim Museum
▲ The terrazzo floor of the upper space perfectly reflects the tranquility of the museum
Black terrazzo covers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the stunning floor of the Hoover Dam is also terrazzo. Gray terrazzo covers the floors of the London Underground and also covers the reddish-brown walls in the Barcelona Metro. The main branch of the New York Public Library in Midtown is full of terrazzo.
▲ Black terrazzo on Hollywood Walk of Fame
▲ Terrazzo mosaic on the floor of Hoover Dam
02 The characteristics of terrazzo from the "five senses"
The five senses include: touch, taste, hearing, sound and shape, among which the first one to be felt is "shape". "Shape" refers to the state and shape of a substance. In the application of terrazzo materials, we can first feel its state and the material properties suitable for cutting and grinding.
Terrazzo can be processed like hardwood. All tools and mechanical equipment used for woodworking can be used for the production and processing of artificial stone. Special glue can be used, and various countertops can be bonded and polished to make them "seamless". It can also be processed into various shapes, which is unmatched by natural stone, and this is also a big trick to win over other materials.
▲ Terrazzo lamps
▲ Terrazzo semicircular table
▲ Terrazzo and other materials connected
When it comes to shape, we have to mention its random and colorful stone patterns. According to the material technology, it is often used as a stone material to "add finishing touches" to the space.
▲ Supermoon Bakehouse in New York uses cement gray background walls to highlight pink terrazzo
▲Valentino's flagship stores in New York and Rome
David Chipperfield, a famous British designer, even used terrazzo to build flagship stores in New York and Rome for the luxury brand Valentino, which were nicknamed "terrazzo model rooms".
▲ The calm gray terrazzo adds a sense of ceremony to the space, and the vertical fall of the pure white curtain makes the space face the sun, extremely comfortable
Tap the stone lightly, calm and. A little painful, cough cough.
The stone has easy anti-pressure and noise reduction performance. Compared with granite, marble, wooden floors and other materials with less ideal sound insulation, the unique surface of terrazzo can fully play the role of sound absorption and sound insulation after seamless treatment, solving the noise problem.
▲Seamless treatment of the wall
The material of terrazzo has been screened and does not contain radioactive substances or radioactive pollution. It is very safe to use. In terms of touch, terrazzo has moderate hardness and toughness, and better impact resistance than natural stone.
Dense structure, clean and hygienic. Artificial stone has a dense structure and no micropores. Liquid substances cannot penetrate and bacteria cannot grow in it. Therefore, some merchants call artificial stone "antibacterial stone" for a reason.
▲The superior waterproof performance makes it very easy to use in kitchens and bathrooms
If you are looking for decorative panels for both indoor and outdoor use, Mosaic terrazzo is the perfect choice. Producing in one environment will make any area where it is installed more visually appealing. As long as you are careful and properly maintained, stones can remain beautiful for many years. Click here for details; Mosaic terrazzo More style information.
