Architect Carlo Scarpa's stunning Venice showroom for Olivetti inspired the Miscela system of hybrid marble flooring. Its mosaic of marble chunks is in-filled with terrazzo and then either polished, simply left rough, or acid washed. Generally a seamless surface, tiles or architectural shapes are possible. 1374 Ocean Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608; 510-428-1917; artisanfx.com. circle 528