terrazzo
noun
ter·raz·zo
tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō 
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
-ˈrät-(ˌ)sō
: a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish
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Led by principal designer Sean Saladino, the designers took the story and weaved its narrative throughout the restaurant, from the terrazzo floors to a mural.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Moore and celebrity interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel used the massive hood as a jumping off point for the rest of the home’s decor, which includes highlights like brass inlay on the terrazzo floors, copper-like coffee tables, and touches of blush throughout.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
But the terrazzo flooring, circa 1914, remains the same.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 12 July 2024
Fun fact: The 65-foot ceilings in the Great Hall include three replica chandeliers, while its terrazzo floor remains untouched since its 1914 installation, Blair tells us.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 12 July 2024
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 July 2024
Moore and celebrity interior designer Sarah Sherman Samuel used the massive hood as a jumping off point for the rest of the home’s decor, which includes highlights like brass inlay on the terrazzo floors, copper-like coffee tables, and touches of blush throughout.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
But the terrazzo flooring, circa 1914, remains the same.
—Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 12 July 2024
Fun fact: The 65-foot ceilings in the Great Hall include three replica chandeliers, while its terrazzo floor remains untouched since its 1914 installation, Blair tells us.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 12 July 2024
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“Terrazzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrazzo. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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