Restoration Project – Michigan State Capital Cast Glass Floor

Project Description:

Originally installed in 1878 the glass floor in the rotunda space at the Michigan State Capitol after 140 years was in need of extensive preservation efforts. In 2023-2024 restoration of the decorative paint in the dome and rotunda was undertaken. In 2025 the restoration of the glass floor began to return it to its intended appearance.

A key factor in making this project possible was finding the right fabricator for the job…. a team that could not only recreate the glass tiles to match the originals, but that would also understand the importance of the project. After seeing the mock-ups of their glass tiles, Capitol staff chose Lucid Glass Studio for the job.

Please visit the Michigan State Capital website for more details and photos of this amazing project Here!

Also check out this blog post for more project info and images Here!

**NOTE: Information and photos courtesy of the Michigan State Capitol Commission**

Product Used:

Lucid’s Hot Poured Cast Glass; historical period color, texture & finish

Client:

Michigan State Capitol, Lansing MI

Glass Tile Installer:

Lansing Glass Company