Mercy Hospital South, David M. Sindelar Cancer Center—St. Louis, MO

When designers for Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri started looking into the construction of their new David M. Sindelar Cancer Center, they had some big decisions to make. Hospital spaces are high traffic spaces, so high durability flooring – and flooring that’s easy to clean to keep a sterile environment – is a must. On top of that, they also needed a flooring that could be designed to create an inviting, welcoming space. Terrazzo was ultimately the only real choice.

“We always use terrazzo,” said Jessica Bruce, Manager of Facility Design at Mercy Health. “We’ve incorporated it for quite a few of our jobs since it’s such a long-lasting material. It also has a really nice high-end look. We’re trying to make our healthcare spaces feel less like the picture people have of white, sterile, boring spaces. Terrazzo helps add to the space and elevates the look.”

The project by Missouri Terrazzo covered 78,000 square feet over two floors in public gallery spaces. It featured a four-color grid pattern, set to break up the space and easily designate different areas of the facility.

The final result? A welcoming space that can help set patients and guests, at least somewhat, at ease in what could be a very difficult time. And it’s a space that can endure for many years to come.

“It’s such a long lasting flooring,” Bruce said. “As Mercy builds, we intend to be there for decades. Particularly for our high traffic spaces, terrazzo wears so well, and continues to look good over the years.”

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