Private house, Valla di Riese Pio X, Italy
Turtle Bay, various UK locations
Self Portrait, Chelsea, London
London School of Economics
Halls of Learning
Seamless Terrazzo-Inspired Surfaces for Contemporary Educational Interiors
The London School of Economics project brings together architectural concrete, sculptural geometry and bespoke terrazzo to create a bold contemporary educational environment in the heart of London. Installed by Lazenby Contracts using Ideal Work Lixio® Plus, the scheme showcases patterned terrazzo using a bespoke choice of Italian marbles.
Defined by exposed concrete structures, sweeping staircases and dramatic angular forms, the interior architecture balances robustness with refinement. The Lixio® Plus elements complement this approach perfectly, introducing texture, depth and tonal variation while maintaining the durability required for high-traffic educational spaces.
Across the main circulation areas, bespoke terrazzo flooring creates movement and rhythm through a carefully composed arrangement of contrasting tones and geometric layouts. The contrast between lighter and darker aggregate blends helps define routes and gathering points while enhancing the scale of the expansive open-plan interiors. The seamless finish is shown to full advantage due to the size and scale of the building.
The project extends beyond the floor plane, with Lixio® + also applied to integrated seating and staircase surfaces to create continuity throughout the scheme. The monolithic benches positioned along the glazed perimeter soften the rawness of the concrete frame while introducing practical communal seating areas within the public spaces. Meanwhile, the terrazzo stair finishes bring tactility and visual cohesion to the dramatic circulation routes that connect the different levels of the building.
Combining contemporary aesthetics with exceptional durability, Ideal Work’s authentic Italian terrazzo creates an environment that feels both functional and timeless for this illustrious place of learning.
Installer: Lazenby Contracts
System: Lixio®+
Sector: Commercial / Education
Somthing Tower Swimming Pool, Dubai
The drone photo will cost £80. Post only after got.
I took all the other photos.
Path laid on site, edging stones cast off site.
Italy will know the colours.
Old Baily Courthouse, London
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Architect: Find out
Installer: Lazenby Contracts
System: Lixio Plus®
Colour/Style: Paste with Which Aggregate
Sector: Commercial
The Depot, Lewes, East Sussex
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Hotel, Budapest
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Roxanich Winery and Hotel, Motovun, Croatia
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
