Awards

The new 730,000 sq ft facility has 314 beds, with 80% being single-patient rooms, each with a private washroom. It includes expanded outpatient care, geriatric clinics, a day hospital, and satellite hemodialysis. Designed to be pandemic-ready, it features an innovative HVAC system that circulates 100% fresh air and includes two 10-bed tuberculosis pods with a separate HVAC system. The project adheres to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) guidelines, aiming for at least Silver certification.

Franklin Terrazzo Company worked with EllisDon Construction Company to create a welcoming space with 22,000 sq ft of terrazzo floors on two levels open to the public. Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. also completed extensive levelling and flattening of the concrete slab with epoxy and sand to create an extremely flat floor. The flowing design is created with 4 ivory-tone terrazzo colours outlined with ⅛” wide zinc strips and is framed by 2,400 lineal feet of 6” cove precast terrazzo base.

West Park Healthcare Centre’s green space is an essential part of the campus, connecting to nature and extending therapy outdoors with captivating scenic views of nature and access to safe, accessible walking pathways for patients, staff, and visitors. This connection to nature is visible in the terrazzo in the form of 64 clusters of zinc leaf inlays. 198 individual leaves were installed, ranging from 300mm to 400mm, representing oak, maple, pine, and other leaves.

Architect: Cannon Design
General Contractor: EllisDon Design Build
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc
Material Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply

Designed by Carlos Zapata Studio with Bergman Walls and Associates, the 67-story, 737-foot tower, now Nevada's tallest building, opened on December 13, 2023. The $3.7 billion resort includes a 173,000 sq ft casino and 3,644 hotel rooms.

Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. worked with Arcon Global to create the extravagant interior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas with impressive terrazzo features. Franklin Terrazzo created custom precast terrazzo for two monumental columns, forming the eye-catching fluted appearance. Each 7-foot diameter column is embellished with 48 half-round pieces of precast terrazzo that are 12" wide and 4" thick, covering the 14'6" height of the column down to the round 6" precast terrazzo base. Eight pieces from each column were recessed to receive a light fixture, and select pieces were accented with a brass divider strip. The Arcon Global team then anchored each piece to the structural column.

The Franklin Terrazzo team travelled to Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, to template the large precast terrazzo planter. Because of its complex shape, the Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. created 55 unique pieces for the planter. Another stunning feature of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the 30 floor-to-ceiling wall sconces, each tying into a radiused precast terrazzo base. All precast terrazzo components created by Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. were produced in their precast shop in Chatham, Ontario, Canada and transported to the site in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, where the Arcon Global team expertly installed them.

Architect: Carlos Zapata with Bergman Walls and Associates
General Contractor: Arcon Global LLC
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc
Material Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply

This breakthrough technology enables rapid installation by various labor skill levels and is not beholden to correct wet depth thickness. While PF100 as a standard is supplied without a sealant facer (which is not required to meet the testing standards) customers can select to include an optional factory-applied sealant facer, which can be color-matched to suit customer requests (PF100 with a sealant face is referred to as PF200).

This technology also allows for cladding or building envelope components to be sealed, during the installation or from the inside of the building without having to access the exterior after completion thereby saving time and resources associated with labour and access for transitional methodologies.

Considering the enormous growth modular/panelized construction is experiencing and skilled labor in increasingly short supply, PF100 answers the industry’s call for quality, consistency, and rapid installation.

The industry in North America had long resigned itself to complicated wet application sealants and/or invasive anchoring because the readily available European (loose equivalents) could meet ASTM E283/E331. The critical element in why traditional European options were not suitable in the North American market was European codes/permeability requirements/etc. typically have higher breathability requirements, whereas North American standards do not allow for/endorse the same level of breathability- and when European options were repeatedly tested over the years to North American requirements they would fail. By combining the European mastery of precompressed foam technology with the capabilities of an integral sealant barrier under constant expansive pressure, the path to success lay in finding the balance between how much foam with a flexible integral sealant barrier would pass North American testing *while* being reasonable for installers to use. PF100 went through numerous iterations (in depth, compression amount, integral sealant barrier thickness, etc.), but with the support of the Tremco Testing Wall in Beechwood, OH and later through third parties the right mix was found, proven, and launched. The groundbreaking and novel developments core to this innovation have already secured a Letter of Allowance from the USPTO (Application Number: 17/682,415).

Because of the complexity of the project, NORR Architects and Engineers needed, not only a quality below grade waterproofing product, but also support throughout the design phase as well as skilled installers. Due to the below grade spaces housing critical occupied space for judges’ quarters, judges’ parking, holding cells, mechanical and electrical rooms, NORR specified a below grade waterproofing product that would maintain its properties for long-term performance.

CoreFlex 60 was selected for its many outstanding physical characteristics including durability, dual membrane properties of a 60 mils welded membrane and an active layer and a meaningful warranty which in essence assured the Owner of a leak-free substructure. The reliability of the CoreFlex 60 was well understood by the consultant team based on past projects. The strong level of product and installation support by the manufacturer permitted the design team to collaboratively solve difficult detail conditions for the application and the extensive experience using the product locally promised that a high caliber of workmanship in the application was possible.

The collaborative efforts of DRE/CETCO, Bothwell-Accurate, and NORR Architects played a pivotal role in the design and waterproofing of the Ontario Court of Justice, resulting in a groundbreaking judicial complex that exemplifies innovation and functionality.

Allied Professional: NORR Architects and Engineers
Contractor: Bothwell-Accurate
Manufacturer: CETCO/DRE Industries

The new Toronto Courthouse was designed by the internationally renowned Renzo Piano Building Workshop in partnership with Canadian-based architecture firm NORR Architects. The 17-story design can now boast being the most accessible courthouse in Ontario. Among elements such as video capabilities for remote attendance, barrier free boxes, and braille signage are the tactile indicators installed by Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. Thousands of stainless-steel domes and bars are installed in the public spaces to assist in wayfinding. The more unique tactiles are those installed at the courtroom entrances. These tactiles were not only installed by Franklin Terrazzo Company but also fabricated at their precast shop in Chatham, Ontario and transported to site. The large precast panels were cast, and material was then ground and removed creating panels with integral tactile bars matching the exact specifications as their stainless-steel counterparts.

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.

Connecting the ground to the first floor is the feature staircase, featuring 5-foot-long self-supporting epoxy terrazzo treads with detailed nosing. The 140,000 square feet of crisp white floors are the result of extensive leveling and flattening of the concrete slab performed by Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. to achieve a super flat finish. This substrate was also treated with full coverage crack isolation membrane prior to the installation of the epoxy terrazzo. The use of white epoxy resin with pure white marble chips are what give the floors their brilliant white appearance and are framed with 3” precast flat terrazzo base.

Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop / NORR Architects
General Contractor: EllisDon Design Build Inc.
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc.
Material Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply

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.

The underbed was left to cure for 5 days. A Moisture Vapor Treatment was installed followed by epoxy primer. Two coats of full coverage fiber reinforced crack isolation membrane were applied. 1/16-inch zinc divider strips were laid along with expansion joints.

The next step was the installation of the Heritage marble bars. The random lengths of Heritage Marble bars were chopped in length with a mosaic chopper creating broken and uneven edges giving them an old-world appearance.
The heritage marble bars were installed at random within the 4 feet by 9-foot panels using an epoxy mastic. Once the heritage marble bars were successfully installed an epoxy terrazzo mixture consisting of Aggregate sized at #0, #1 and #2 was poured to complete the installation. The entire floor was then ground to an 800-grit finish and sealed.

Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects in Joint Venture
General Contractor: PCL Construction
Terrazzo Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo Company
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo / T and M Supply

Completed in November 2021, the multi year revitalization includes re-envisioned architecture and interiors by KPMB Architects, which worked alongside heritage architects GBCA to create a design scheme that honours the building’s legacy while providing a state-of-the-art performance venue for the future with enhanced acoustics and seating. The project vision included three primary elements: a major addition, new suspended walkways along the east and west sides of the venue, and an extensive renovation and restoration of the heritage architecture.

Accommodating KPMB and GBCA’s new vision in the middle of downtown Toronto meant navigating a tight, urban site. This proved challenging as the developer’s condominium project required a street-level right of way, leaving limited space for Massey Hall’s loading and stage dock areas at grade. With critically needed lobby space occupying the first two levels of the addition above grade, the only option for accommodating stage support spaces was below grade. The solution: create two waterproofed basement levels filling the full site footprint with the lower basement dedicated primarily to services and the level above to dressing rooms and a green room that align with the expectations of major performers.

Massey Hall is a Canadian heritage site. Due to the historical nature of the building a waterproofing membrane with long-term performance characteristics was crucial. Since the basement is a critical occupied space, the product selected had to have a meaningful long-term warranty. Anecdotal evidence suggested that a branch of the fabled Taddle Creek aquifer was present on or around the site and this demanded a robust and reliable waterproofing approach and waterproofing product. The design team selected CETCO’s Ultraseal for this application as the product’s reliability in a blindside application condition was well understood by the consultant team based on past projects. The strong product and installation support by the manufacturer permitted the design team to collaboratively solve difficult detail conditions for the application, and the extensive experience using the product among local waterproofing trades promised a high caliber of workmanship in the application was possible. In the end the collaboration of the project team of KPMB, DRE/CETCO and Bothwell-Accurate delivered the successful completion of the project.

Allied Professional: KPMB Architects
Contractor: Bothwell-Accurate.
Manufacturer: CETCO/DRE Industries

The five-story expansion allows for 32 new hotel rooms as well as a rooftop suite & terrace. The new “Modern Wing” is a contemporary design that contrasts the “Classic Wing” that once housed the entire hotel. A new ground floor in the main lobby is where Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. created a seamless transition from classic to modern through their terrazzo installation.

Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc. created 6 colours to match the pastel shades of the original portland cement terrazzo of the vintage building. The new lobby features jewel tone terrazzo floors with a modern design full of dynamic energy and movement. The 9mm epoxy terrazzo floor spans 2,000 square feet over a moisture mitigation membrane and crack isolation membrane. The patterns were created with 1/8” zinc strips to define the crisp edges of the design.

Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects
Designer: Design Agency, +tongtong and The Drake’s in-house team
Owner: Drake Hotel Properties
General Contractor: Skygrid Construction Inc.
Trade Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo Company
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply Co.

NORR was selected to lead the project and developed the most technically innovative architecture and engineering solution ever to be implemented at this scale in Canada. The expansion of Union Station involved their “dig down” method that excavated an additional space, 13 feet below the station basement—all completed while maintaining full station services. The “dig down” solution provides 110,000 sf of new passenger concourse space with the insertion of 2 new floors in the dig down area.

In the end, this successful collaboration between all partners ensured excellence in the finished work. It was truly a partnership between NORR, CETCO Manufacturer supported by DRE Industries, an experienced local business partner, and Duron, an industry leader in waterproofing that provided a quality installation.

Allied Professional: NORR Architects & Engineers Limited
Contractor: Duron Ontario Ltd.
Manufacturer: CETCO/DRE Industries

The project involved many different aspects of work. First and foremost, there was significant concrete restoration required due to leaking cracks and debonded waterproofing membrane. The scope of work also involved wholesale removal of the existing traffic topping and the installation of a new thin system urethane traffic topping. Fibre reinforced polymer and structural reinforcement (FRP) of the existing columns and beams was necessary, along with the removal and replacement of expansion joints.

Moon-Matz Ltd., the lead project consultant, had spent years putting together the plan to successfully rehabilitate the structure. The garage restoration general contractor, Macdero Construction (Ontario) Ltd., won the public tender bid submission and worked with Neogard in selecting the Auto- Gard FC Urethane traffic topping and RTS system.

The end result was a project that the City of Brantford and our team with Moon- Matz and Macdero are proud to have delivered to the City of Brantford.

Allied Professional/Consultant: Moon-Matz Ltd.
Contractor: Macdero Construction (Ontario) Ltd.
Manufacturer: Neogard/DRE Industries Inc.

The work needed to be completed during the winter months, which required heat and hoarding for the waterproofing application, as well as phased closures of the road and the Hospital Emergency Entrance which was very problematic. Vector Corrosion Technologies, RJC Engineers, and Koster proposed an alternative solution; the repair strategy was to complete a curtain wall area injection method using a water based elastic acrylic gel waterproofing system (Koster G4) with all repairs to the entire tunnel structure undertaken completely from the interior.

This innovative design solution saved the client several hundreds of thousands of dollars and avoided the significant site and environmental disruption that would have been caused by the original proposed excavation scope.

Allied Professional / Consultant: RJC Engineers
Contractor: Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd.
Manufacturer: Koster Waterproofing Systems c/o DRE Industries

The new terminal is 288,000 square feet with 6 gates. As one of the largest projects that the 20-square- mile island has ever seen, it features materials and décor that reflect the history, flora, and fauna of Bermuda and its community.

The airport now features 45,000 square feet of stunning 9mm thick epoxy terrazzo with Moisture Mitigation and Full Coverage Crack Isolation Membrane.

“And through innovative thinking – we built and proved the model for how small airports can nevertheless achieve world class outcomes.”

Architect: Scott Associates Architects
Owner: Government of Bermuda
General Contractor: Aecon Group
Trade Contractors: Franklin Terrazzo
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply

The terrazzo installed by Franklin Terrazzo Company can be seen in the public corridors and spaces of levels one and two as well as two monumental precast staircases. The floor is comprised of 42,000 square feet of 9mm thick Epoxy Terrazzo with Moisture Mitigation and Full Coverage Crack Isolation Membrane.

Encompassing this floor is 4,500 lineal feet of precast terrazzo base manufactured in Franklin Precast Shop. The staircases contain 102 pieces of 2” thick, one-piece tread and riser units, as well as landings. All aggregates used to create the terrazzo work were Canadian products and sourced locally. We included 10% recycled glass to help Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital in their goal of achieving Silver LEED certification.

Architect: Stantec
Owner: Mackenzie Health
General Contractor: PCL Constructors
Trade Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo Supply

Franklin Terrazzo Company Inc collaborated with the design team at Diamond Schmidt Architects and Guy Williams, Special Advisor, Indigenous Education and Development at Fanshaw College to achieve perfect colours for the 33-foot diameter project.

To create the artist's vision, it was imperative to the artwork that the pattern within the 28 sections not be separated by divider strip. To achieve this, Franklin Terrazzo precast all the components and assembled them at Franklin Terrazzo Company located in Chatham, ON.

Architect: Diamond Schmitt Architects
General Contractor: D Grant Construction
Trade Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo

This durable installation will last the life of the building. The local indigenous community was engaged in the development of this new facility for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The terrazzo contractor worked closely with the artist, a member of the Neskantaga First Nation, producing numerous color samples to ensure that his vision was translated accurately into the floor.

Architect: Perkins and Will
Artist: Joseph Sagaj
GC: EllisDon
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo

Jacque, current owner Steve Brown's mother, was an avid collector of depression glass including an extensive collection of glass knives, which became the inspiration and brand of this project. The glass knives inspired all aspects of the interior design including the custom terrazzo floor throughout the space. The star pattern featured in floor comes directly from the detailing most commonly found on the handles of these knives. The pink, blue and green hues used for the 'stars', are the colours of the knives themselves. The most unique aspect of the floor is that each and every star is embedded with chips of the crushed depression glass that belonged to Brown's mother.

Architect: Maverick Architects
Artist: Surroundings Interiors
GC: Welbro Building Corp
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo

In 2020, to mark the lOOth anniversary of his birth, the Stratford Festival will dedicate a glorious new theatre to Tom Patterson.

The Terrazzo protion of this project consisted of 9 restrooms located throughout the building. The scope of the work included 2500 square feet of venetian epoxy terrazzo flooring with brass coloured plastic divider strips, 7000 square feet of the precast epoxy terrazzo walls and 150 lineal feet of precast epoxy terrazzo countertops. The longest of these countertops measured over 34 feet in length. These countertops were cast in one piece with a 4" apron.

Architect: Hariri Pontarini
GC: EllisDon
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo

The garage interior was unprotected from moisture and salt for many years before a mastic waterproofing system was applied. An aging waterproofing membrane on the garage podium slab and on the intermediate slab led to further chloride contamination and eventual concrete deterioration. Significant steps were taken to increase durability as the owner intends to keep the properties for the long term. The Owners were presented with options ranging from deferring repairs, localized repairs and wholesale slab replacement. The selected repair approach was to locally repair deteriorated concrete and completely replace the waterproofing systems. Corrosion potential surveys were used to identify locations of corrosion activity that required special corrosion mitigation strategies using Evonik Protectosil CIT. This approach allowed the Owner to avoid wholesale slab replacement that would have been more costly, more disruptive and much less sustainable.

Due to open communication and collaboration between the owner, contractor and engineer, the garage repairs were deemed to be very successful. The project was completed on budget and on schedule much to the appreciation of the owners and residents!

Engineer: Sense Engineering
Owner: M&R Holdinngs
Contractor: Delbridge Contracting
Product: Evonik Protectosil CIT

Because of the tight timeline and desire to have a durable installation that would last the life of the building and successfully translate the artist's vision onto the floor, terrazzo was identified as the best flooring product to get the colour rendition and durability needed. Measuring 10 metres in diameter and featuring a turtle in the centre, the installation references Turtle Island, the continent of North America in Indigenous culture, according to a Seneca College press release. The structural slab had a three inch depression where the 800-square-foot-medallion was to be installed. The terrazzo contractor installed a 212-inch conventional sand and cement underbed.

After a seven-day cure period, a moisture mitigation membrane treatment was applied, followed by a full coverage crack isolation membrane. The terrazzo floor was polished to a 400-grit level and a finish was then applied. The complex aluminum divider strip pattern/design was installed. Twenty-two vibrant colours, including red, blue, green, yellow, and black and white were used. Polar white glass, clear glass, mirror and marble chips were used to create this intricate work of art. The client was thrilled with the project. ""It's a beautiful piece of artwork by a talented Indigenous artist that's been installed with a great deal of precision and care. We are proud to have it as the welcome point into the CITE building and thrilled that it's been recognized by the industry,' said Angelo Miranda, Director of Major Capital Projects at Seneca, in a press release.

Architect: Perkins and Will
Artist: Joseph Sagaj
GC: EllisDon
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo

The terrazzo contractor restored 52,000 sq. ft. of flooring, along with four staircases and one grand staircase. One of the big challenges was repairing cracks and patches in the almost 100-year-old terrazzo floors using tinted cements. Another was installing 8,000 square feet of new terrazzo floors to match existing floors in the building. This was achieved by honouring methods used 100 years ago. The terrazzo contractor used reclaimed marble mosaics in place of today's methods of using divider strips. The auditorium's existing wood stage was replaced with a black terrazzo floor and fittingly features the University of Western Ontario's logo in white and purple terrazzo with glass aggregates.

Architect: Architect Tillman Ruth Robinson
General Contractor: Tonda Construction Trade
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo

Fittingly, the terrazzo work featured in this project embodied this spirit. Three grand staircases that resulted in 1,535 ft. of stair treads and 500 sq. ft. of landings were installed. The tread and riser were composed of one solid piece of terrazzo and had a triangular shape to allow the threads to be stacked and locked into place on site. The landings were constructed of 4-inch precast terrazzo panels divided with 14-inch brass divider strips. The auditorium's 112 stair treads and 27 landings were precast treads made with a unique design, which were all manufactured at the contractor's shop, delivered on site and bolted into place on a steel structure. The grand staircase also included a seating area crafted of solid terrazzo blocks, which were installed by stacking and utilizing the inventive bolting system.

Architect: Montgomery Sisam Architects
General Contractor: Bird Construction Trade
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo"

The terrazzo project consisted of 28,000 sq. ft. of nine millimetre-thick epoxy terrazzo bordered in 3,000 lineal feet of 100-millimetre-high terrazzo cove base. The entire epoxy terrazzo floor had a full coverage crack isolation membrane and a moisture vapour barrier applied. The team of architects designed a linear pattern outlined with 16-gauge zinc divider strips. Eight colours of epoxy terrazzo, ranging from whites, greys, teals and blues, were composed of marble chips from a Canadian quarry, recycled glass and mirror chips. The 3,000-square-foot covered pedestrian bridge had a clear non-slip coating applied over the terrazzo to ensure the floor was not only visually appealing, but safe. The redevelopment and expansion of the hospital was the largest project of its kind ever undertaken in Burlington.

Architect: Parkin Architects
General Contractor: EllisDon Corp.
Owner: Joseph Brant Hospital Trade
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo
Supplier: Domus Terrazzo

The strip design consisted of symbols meaningful to the Tsawwassen First Nations. The medallion consisted of nine colours of Terrazzo, composed of marble glass and mirror chips. It was created in 4 ft. x 8 ft. sections of strip work which were hand formed and soldered to diamond lath sheeting by the contractor's shop. The completed medallion was shipped in sections, and assembled on top of a 1/4 in. epoxy and sand underbed. A second mall installation was a compass named ""Outdoor Life"" made up of four colours of terrazzo, with key symbols made of solid zinc.

Architect: IPRA Architects General
Contractor: Ledcor Constructing Ltd.
Trade Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo, Apex Granite and Tile

A $425 million restoration has brought the building back to its original splendor, while incorporating new and modern touches. It has 30,000 sq. ft. of 3/8 in. epoxy terrazzo system. A Moisture Mitigation System and a Fibre Reinforced Crack Isolation Membrane were utilized, and the terrazzo was composed of 100 percent Canadian white marble chips. The project has five incredible terrazzo staircases. The feature case consists of 65 stair treads and is installed in 360 degree visual. The single piece tread and risers units of white matrix and Canadian white marble chips have three black carborundum strips for slip resistance and visually distinguish each stair.

Architect: NORR Architects
General Contractor: Ellis Don
Contractor: Franklin Terrazzo