As part of this year’s refurbishment, the Hotel & Restaurant Heyligenstaedt in Gießen has been fitted with new flooring made from VIA roof-tile terrazzo. From the lobby through the breakfast room to the corridors, stairwell and bathrooms, the warm, reddish-speckled terrazzo runs throughout the entire building, uniting the spaces into a harmonious whole.
For mixture No. TZG0401, roof tiles are crushed and incorporated into the terrazzo in place of stone chippings. The terracotta-coloured pieces of roof tile against a light background give the floor its lively, warm appearance. As roof tiles are very hard and absorb hardly any water, the result is a robust and durable floor that is well suited to the demands of hotel operations.
When combined with exposed concrete, warm wood tones and bold colours such as the deep blue in the bathroom, the terrazzo demonstrates just how versatile it is. In the lobby and breakfast room, it creates a welcoming, homely atmosphere; in the corridors and stairwell, it provides a sense of calm throughout the building and ensures a seamless flow of materials.
