2005 Excellence Awards

Arizona Masonry Guild Announces Architectural Award Winners

The 14th annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program honored its award-winning buildings during a special banquet held Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. The program honored 13 projects for outstanding masonry design, workmanship and creativity with the use of brick, block or stone.

The awarded projects were selected by an out-of-state panel of jurors. This year's panel was from New Mexico. Terrance Brown, FAIA, with ASCG Inc., was the jury chairman and participated in the awards presentation. An award was presented to the architect, mason contractor, structural engineer, general contractor and masonry supplier for each winning project.

The annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program is sponsored by the Arizona Masonry Guild Inc. Established in 1958, the non-profit organization is celebrating 47 years of service to both the masonry industry and Arizonans.

The Guild has played a significant role in economic development, new product and construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased energy efficiency of masonry products. It has also been on the forefront of developing and implementing statewide consumer education campaigns and scholarship programs with Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The Arizona Masonry Guild Inc. can be reached at (602) 265-5999 in Phoenix, toll-free at (888) 511-5999, or by visiting www.MasonryforLife.com.

Note: The * marks MCAA members.

Golden Trowel Award

The Kiva Club, Peoria, Ariz.
Architect: H & S International LLC
Mason Contractor: Palo Cristi Stone Company and Hochstetler Masonry Inc.
Structural Engineer: H & S International LLC
General Contractor: Wespac Construction Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Apache Stone Inc. and Superlite Block Inc.

Honor Awards

City of Glendale Public Safety Facility, Glendale, Ariz.
Architect: DWL Architects + Planners Inc. and PSA-Dewberry Inc.
Mason Contractor: Sun Valley Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: KPFF Consulting Engineers Inc.
General Contractor: Norquay Construction Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Interstate Brick

Tsinnaabaas Ha'bittiin (Wagon Trail) Elementary School, Tuba City, Ariz.
Architect: Schneider Shay Pian Worcester (SSPW) Architects LLP
Mason Contractor: Maverick Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: Plummer E.M. Consulting Engineers Inc.
General Contractor: Okland Construction Company Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Superlite Block Inc.

Mountain Vista Club, Peoria, Ariz.
Architect: H & S International LLC
Mason Contractor: Hochstetler Masonry Inc.
Structural Engineer: H & S International LLC
General Contractor: Wespac Construction Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Apache Stone Inc. and Superlite Block Inc.

Merit Awards

Boulder Creek High School, Anthem, Ariz.
Architect: DLR Group Inc.
Mason Contractor: Sun Valley Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: DLR Group Inc.
General Contractor: W.E. O'Neil Construction Company of Arizona
Program Manager: Abacus Project Management Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Superlite Block Inc.

Marana Municipal Complex, Marana, Ariz.
Architect: Durrant Architects, part of the Durrant Group, Inc.
Mason Contractor: Foley Tile and Masonry Inc. and Stockett Tile & Granite Company
Structural Engineer: Holben, Martin & White Consulting Structural Engineers Inc.
General Contractor: D.L. Withers Construction LLC
Masonry Suppliers: Anasazi Stone Company Inc. and AZ Block 2000

Diamondback Plumbing Services, Inc., Phoenix
Architect: SEAD Architectural + Construction LLC
Mason Contractor: G & G Enterprises
Structural Engineer: J.T. Engineering Inc.
General Contractor: SEAD Architecture + Construction LLC
Masonry Suppliers: Superlite Block Inc.

The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons, Phoenix
Architect: Nelsen Architects Inc.
Mason Contractor: Rock & Stone Manufacturing Inc.
Structural Engineer: Paul-Koehler Consulting Structural Engineers Inc.
General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Western Block Co.

Citation Awards

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Operations Facility, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Architect: LEA - Architects LLC
Mason Contractor: Maverick Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: TLCP Structural Inc.
General Contractor: Agate Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Block-Lite Co. Inc.

Chandler Fire Training Facility Expansion, Chandler, Ariz.
Architect: Perlman Architects Inc.
Mason Contractor: Sun Valley Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: TLCP Structural Inc.
General Contractor: Sun Eagle Corporation
Masonry Suppliers: Superlite Block Inc.

The Biodesign Institute (Building A), Tempe, Ariz.
Architect: Lord, Aeck & Sargent Inc. and Gould Evans Associates
Mason Contractor: Sun Valley Masonry Inc.*
Structural Engineer: Paragon Structural Design Inc.
General Contractor: Sundt Construction Inc. and DPR Construction Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Phoenix Brick Yard and Superlite Block Inc.

Yuma Readiness and Community Center, Yuma, Ariz.
Architect: LEA - Architects LLC
Mason Contractor: TAC Building Contractors
Structural Engineer: TLCP Structural Inc.
General Contractor: Howard S. Wright Construction Co.
Masonry Suppliers: Phoenix Brick Yard and Superlite Block Inc.

Sierra Vista Aquatic Center, Sierra Vista, Ariz.
Architect: Scott Rumel Architect
Mason Contractor: Haxton Masonry LLC
Structural Engineer: Holben, Martin & White Consulting Structural Engineers Inc.
General Contractor: Lloyd Construction Company Inc.
Masonry Suppliers: Young Block Company Inc.