Civic
Civic buildings have a long history of handsome terrazzo floors, making it a timeless choice for buildings in today’s age. The existing terrazzo floors have stood the test of time and when designing a building that will serve it’s community for generations architects can depend on terrazzo. It’s also Greenguard Gold certified and can aid in LEED certifications. It’s a sustainable choice that can contribute to its community by using domestic materials.
New Toronto Courthouse
Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. worked with EllisDon Design Build Inc. to install beautiful epoxy terrazzo in the public spaces of the courthouse. This includes the large lobbies of the ground and first floors, 12 elevator cabs, as well as public corridors and washrooms on all 17 floor levels. There are 46 public washrooms exhibiting beautiful epoxy terrazzo floors and base.
West Block
West Block’s 8,000 square feet of flooring is comprised of three colours of Epoxy Terrazzo generated by Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. to create the undulating composition. The design is framed with a precast cove base produced at Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc.’s shop in Chatham, Ontario and installed on site with a seamless flow following the curved design of the walls and floors.
Visitor Welcome Centre
The “Visitor Welcome Centre” was a technically challenging project. Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. installed 22,700 square feet of sand cushion portland cement terrazzo floors using 5 various sizes of brass strip to create the grid design. Brass indicators add function and accessibility while maintaining the overall aesthetic.
Senate of Canada
The existing Missisquoi Grey Marble floors, baseboards, wainscoting, and stairs were salvaged and cut into 2 inch wide by 1 ½ inch thick pieces by random lengths ranging from 10 inches to 30 inches.
Due to the irregular and sloped floor of the old railway station a conventional sand and cement underbed was installed.
