Healthier Spaces by Design
Healthcare and educational facilities need materials that last, clean easily, and reduce risk. Terrazzo supports these goals with zero-VOC formulas, slip resistance, and a non-porous surface that resists stains and microbial growth, improving indoor air and easier maintenance. Its seamless surface eliminates joints where dirt and bacteria can accumulate, reducing facility maintenance challenges and risk exposure, while its long lifespan minimizes operational disruptions and lifecycle costs.
More than just a practical finish, terrazzo offers designers a creative medium to bring nature indoors, using natural aggregates, custom color palettes, and organic patterns to evoke the outdoors and create environments that reduce stress and support well-being.
Nature Underfoot: Terrazzo at Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston Children’s Hospital, ranked number one by U.S. News & World Report, integrated these principles in the Hale Family Clinical Building. The expansion replaced the cherished Prouty Garden, home to a 65-foot dawn redwood tree. To preserve its memory, Shepley Bulfinch Architecture collaborated with landscape designer Mikyoung Kim, both of Boston, to translate the garden into the floor.
Award-Winning Terrazzo Craftsmanship
At Boston Children’s, terrazzo provides a durable, hygienic surface while reflecting natural forms to engage and calm young patients, their families, and staff.
