The 2003 Hammurabi Awards

The 2003 Hammurabi Awards, sponsored by the Masonry & Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon, recognized eight outstanding masonry and tile projects at an awards luncheon held January 22, 2004, in Portland, Ore. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize excellence in masonry and ceramic tile design and craftsmanship. The awards program honors works of distinction and brings public attention to projects designed by architects in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The Masonry and Ceramic Tile Institute of Oregon can be contacted at (503) 224-1940, or by visiting www.mioctio.org.

(Note: The * marks MCAA members).

Institutional Category

Excellence Award
Eugene Public Library, Eugene, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *Davidson's Masonry
Architect: Robertson/Sherwood Architects

Honor Award
West Salem High School, Salem, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *Davidson's Masonry
Architect: Mahlum Architects

Honor Award
PSU Native American Student and Community Center, Portland, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *B&B Tile & Masonry
Architect: StastnyBrun Architects

Merit Award
Oregon Convention Center Expansion, Portland, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *Davidson's Masonry
Architect: Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership

Commercial Category

Merit Award
Novellus, Tualatin, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *Bratton Masonry
Architect: Group Mackenzie

Residential Category

Honor & Best Block Award
Ganz Residence, Portland, Oregon
Mason Contractor: *Rice Masonry
Architect: Potestio Architect

Other Award-winning Entries

Merit Award
Vista House, Crown Point State Park, Corbett, Oregon
Mason Contractor: Pioneer Waterproofing
Architect: Zaik/Miller/DiBenedetto

Merit Award
Hikade Dental Office, Clackamas, Oregon
Mason Contractor: Duff Maiden Mason Contractor
Architect: Giulietti/Schouten Architects