Excellence in Masonry
Governmental/Institutional
Honor Award:
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch
Mason Contractor: Lucia Inc., Houston
Architect: Michael Graves & Associates, Princeton, N.J.; and Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville, Houston
Judges' Comments: Brilliantly dramatic handling of exterior form emphasizing vertical piers with contrasting masonry modules. If there were a "Best in Show," this would be it.
Merit Award:
Three Rivers Convention Center
Mason Contractor: Aden Masonry, Pasco, Wash.
Architect: ALSC Architects, Spokane, Wash.
Judges' Comments: Staggered and stepped stone face concrete masonry panels appear to come out of the ground to anchor the glass box in place. A proud community asset.
Honorable Mention:
Mukilteo Presbyterian Church
Mason Contractor: R&D Masonry Inc., Everett, Wash.
Architect: Becker Architects, Kirkland, Wash.
Judges' Comments: While this is obviously a very customized design, it appears as though it would fit into virtually any neighborhood very nicely. A wonderful, small project.
Honorable Mention:
Fourth Avenue Parking Garage
Mason Contractor: Mark 1 Inc., Nunnelly, Tenn.
Architect: Thomas, Miller & Partners LLC, Brentwood, Tenn.
Judges' Comments: Rarely does a parking garage create or enhance an urban streetscape. This one pulls it off nicely. Compliments to the owner for this commitment to its community.
Education - K-8
Merit Award:
Lake Hills Elementary School
Mason Contractor: R&D Masonry Inc., Everett, Wash.
Architect: Northwest Architect Company, Seattle
Judges' Comments: A playful school design... Stone, brick and concrete masonry are employed to define different areas of this school building in a very dramatic way. A bold solution.
Education - 9-12
Honor Award:
Cathedral High School
Mason Contractor: Williams & Sons Masonry Inc., Lakeside, Calif.
Architect: Mosher Drew Watson Ferguson, San Diego
Judges' Comments: An extraordinary school campus, with hints of Romanesque Revival stone architecture, built with today's concrete masonry. Walls are a beautiful combination of bases, frames and belts created with smooth and split-face blocks laid in different planes.
Education - College/University
Honor Award:
Southern Methodist University, Dedman Center
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc., Garland, Texas
Architect: Hanfeld Hoffer Stanford, Ft. Worth, Texas
Judges' Comments: An exquisite example of Greek revival architecture, with fine masonry detailing and superb craftsmanship. A powerful solution that shows off brick and cast stone with a high level of restraint. A building to be celebrated.
Honorable Mention:
Texas Tech University, Experimental Science Building
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry Inc., Waco, Texas
Architect: Anshen & Allen, Los Angeles
Judges' Comments: Brick, the way it is meant to be used — in arches. The university's commitment to these masonry materials is commendable. This dignified edifice commands respect.
Honorable Mention:
Texas Tech University, Grover E. Murray Residence Hall
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry Inc., Waco, Texas
Architect: Boka Powell, Dallas
Judges' Comments: A well done example that hints of Italian Villa revival architecture. Stone detailing and craftsmanship are excellent. Crisp contrast of unusual brick color mix, white mortar and white stone is noteworthy.
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