Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry

Masonry Industry Promotion Group Celebrates Awards

The Robert Fraser Excellence in Masonry awards program was held Nov. 10, 2005, in Spokane, Wash. The awards honor architects, mason contractors and owners for their creativity, craftsmanship and commitment to building for the future. The awards program is co-sponsored by the Masonry Industry Promotion Group and the Eastern Washington Masonry Producers Association.

This biennial event is held in conjunction with the monthly AIA Spokane chapter meeting.

Special thanks to the judges, including: Marilyn Brockman, AIA, Bassestti Architects, Seattle; Kerry Hegedus, LEED AP, Seattle; Noah G. Greenberg, DLR Group, Seattle; and R. Steve Spears, AIA, Fuller - Spears Architects, Seattle.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2005 Excellence in Masonry Design Awards!

For more information on the Masonry Industry Promotion Group and its activities, visit www.masonrypromotion.com.

Note: The * denotes MCAA members

Honor Award

McCarthey Athletic Center, Gonzaga University
Architect: ALSC Architects
Mason Contractor: Ken Spilker Masonry Co.*
Owner: Gonzaga University

Merit Awards

Three Rivers Convention Center
Architect: ALSC Architects
Mason Contractor: Aden Masonry Inc.
Owner: Kennewick Public Facilities District
Note: Winner of Best on the Block Award

Hughes Science Center, Gonzaga University
Architect: ALSC Architects
Mason Contractor: Great Northern Masonry Co.*
Owner: Gonzaga University

Deccio Higher Education Center, Yakima Valley Community College
Architect: Integrus Architecture
Mason Contractor: Aden Masonry Inc.
Owner: Yakima Valley Community College