St Mary Church 3 - Wisconsin Terrazzo

This project marked the first renovation of the 1902 church in nearly 50 years. Replacing deteriorated wood floors with terrazzo provided the congregation with not only a 100-year floor but also the desired design. Drawing inspiration from historical documentation and photos, the new interior design honors the church’s history and original decor while appreciably transforming the sanctuary into a radiant, worshipful environment. The terrazzo contractor collaborated with the church team to adjust the color palette for the floor, then translated the artist’s rendering from the basic concept to reproduce the designs in the terrazzo.

National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association 2024 Honor Award

Project Credits

Designer/Artist
Conrad Schmitt Studios
New Berlin, WI

Terrazzo Contractor
Wisconsin Terrazzo
Onalaska, WI

Owner
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Sleepy Eye, MN

Resin Supplier
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

Aggregate Supplier
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

Divider Strip Supplier
Terrazzo & Marble Supply Companies

Photographer
Viken Djaferian, FotoGraphix