How this node works
A continuous, rigid cement floor must be told where to crack: a brass strip, set on edge into the cast and finished flush with the surface, divides it into fields. It is joint and pattern at once — the floor moves and cracks along the designed lines, not at random.
Key points
- Field A (terrazzo)
- Field B (terrazzo)
- Brass strip
- Polished surface
- Binder
- Screed
Conceptual, language-neutral drawing for study and orientation — not an execution drawing. Dimensions and verifications belong to the designer.