NTMA Awards:
The Hilton President Kansas City
Special Renovation Award
Architect: Gastinger Walker, Harden Architects, Inc., Kansas City, MO
Terrazzo Contractor: Desco Coating, Inc., Olathe, KA
When it originally opened in 1926, the old President Hotels terrazzo was graced by elite guests such as Charles Lindbergh, President Harry S. Truman, and Bob Dylan. However, the Kansas City landmark sat vacant and in a state of disrepair for 25 years. Even just walking across the former glamorous terrazzo would create puffs of dust emanating through the cracks from the cavities below. The intricate detail of the original design in some areas, like the current sales office, was offset by the casual palladiana design of the Aztec Room, all worthy of restoration. The more than 10,000 square foot restoration required epoxy resin colors to match the origin
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