Excellence in Masonry
Industrial/Commercial
Honor Award:
Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry Inc., Waco, Texas
Architect: Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates, New York
Judges' Comments: Gracefully curved, undulating brick walls punctuated with irregular openings make this building a symphony of architecture. A rich palette of unusual brick faces and shapes further contribute to an extraordinary project. A design expressing great drama and impressive masonry craftsmanship.
Honorable Mention:
Tom Long Building
Mason Contractor: Harold F. Johnson Masonry, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Architect: Douglas L. Coates Architect, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Judges' Comments: Very nice craftsmanship in the brick and cast stone arches. A very simple building cube with an abundance of texture and detail — but not overdone.
Pavers/Retaining Walls/Landscaping
Honor Award:
Allen Civic Plaza
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc., Garland, Texas
Architect: Brad Goldberg Inc., Dallas
Judges' Comments: A plaza worthy of highest award recognition. Huge stones, wandering paths and spacious grass areas are thoughtfully arranged with beautiful geometry. The heavy stones are beautifully hewn and carefully fit — a tribute to the masons.
Merit Award:
Jordan Creek Mall Landscaping
Mason Contractor: Forrest & Associate Inc., Des Moines, Iowa
Architect: Murase Associates, Seattle
Judges' Comments: The combination of cut stone, rough uncut stone and water create a very tranquil destination. The stones look as if Mother Nature carefully placed them.
Rehab/Restoration
Merit Award:
Thomas Jefferson High School Renovation
Mason Contractor: Shadrock & Williams Masonry Ltd., Helotes, Texas
Architect: Ford, Powell and Carson, San Antonio
Judges' Comments: Light colored brick and complex curvilinear cast stone ornamentation presented a significant challenge for this restoration. Cleaning and recreating required excellent workmanship. Recognition is well deserved.
Merit Award:
UCLA, Kaufman Hall
Mason Contractor: DBM/Hatch Inc., LaVerne, Calif.
Architect: Moore, Rubel, Yudell Architects & Planners, Santa Monica, Calif.
Judges' Comments: Very well done. It is hard to differentiate between the new and the old. The brick patterning and arches are very striking.
Merit Award:
The Princeton University Chapel
Mason Contractor: Masonry Preservation Group Inc., Merchantville, N.J.
Architect: Ford Farewell Mills and Gatsch, Princeton, N.J.
Judges' Comments: The masonry restoration job of a lifetime. A tribute to masonry cleaning and tuckpointing of a fine Gothic chapel. The judges appreciated the photos documenting the work in progress. Congratulations to all workers and thanks to the owner.
Honorable Mention:
Cathedral Sanctorio De Guadalupe
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc., Garland, Texas
Architect: Architexas, Dallas
Judges' Comments: Project required that every piece and detail be removed, rehabilitated or faithfully reproduced, and carefully re-installed. The attention to detail and the craftsmanship are outstanding.
Honorable Mention:
Telecommunications Switching Facility
Mason Contractor: Sterling Construction, Bethel, Wash.
Architect: KDW PS, Seattle
Judges' Comments: The before and after photographs of this modest facility is truly a testament of the difference that brick can make in the quality and appearance of a building.
Residential
Honorable Mention:
St. Alban's Construction Residence
Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc., St. Louis
Architect: Dick Busch Architects, Chesterfield, Mo.
Judges' Comments: Classically inspired, this residential structure combines the details and elements of the architects of yester-year, and creates an image of traditional elegance. Excellent craftsmanship.
Honorable Mention:
Eilermann Residence
Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc., St. Louis
Architect: Dick Busch Architects, Chesterfield, Mo.
Judges' Comments: A very established and timeless residential solution with creative new details. Celebrating today's mason who knows and appreciates old world craftsmanship.
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