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Excellence in Masonry: Page 3
1st Place / Best of Show, Brick:
William H. Gates Hall
Mason Contractor: Fairweather Masonry Co., Inc.
Architect: Mahlum Architects
Judges Comments: The masonry design incorporated with glass architecture was what really impressed judges. The acute angles and masonry patterning that were carried out throughout the building displayed craftsmanship through masonry and how combined with architecture can result in an awe inspiring project.
2nd Place:
Nasher Sculpture Center
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown, Inc.
Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Judges Comments: The judges noted the symmetrical design of this building and the incorporation of masonry on the exterior as well as the interior.
Honorable Mention:
The Georgetown Incinerator
Mason Contractor: J.D. Long Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Gary Edward Handel & Associates
Honorable Mention:
Holt High School
Mason Contractor: Davenport Masonry, Inc.
Architect: TMP Associates
Judges Comments: Honorable mention for its design and use of masonry to give it a crisp and contemporary feel with its combination of brick and block. Judges also like the continuation of the brick to the interior walls.
1st Place:
Jesse H. Jones Graduate School
Mason Contractor: Lucia, Inc.
Architect: Morris Architects, Design: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Judges Comments: The judges liked the attention to detailing of the brick around the window arches, the patterns and color palette of the brick work and how it was all brought together. The use of brick, granite, limestone and marbles made this project one of their top picks.
2nd Place:
Texas Tech University Student Center
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry, Inc.
Architect: HHPA
Judges Comments: The next project showcases limestone archways and the patterned limestone that makes the walls stand out from the rest of the building.
Honorable Mention:
Plant Services Building, Olympic College
Mason Contractor: Master Associated Masons Inc.
Architect: Schrieber & Lane Architects
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