26th Annual KMI Awards

The Kentuckiana Masonry Institute's 26th Annual Architectural Awards

The Kentuckiana Masonry Institute's (KMI) Annual Architectural Awards luncheon was held at the University of Louisville's University Club in Louisville, Ky., on April 20.

The KMI Architectural Awards program was developed to recognize excellence in architectural design. Awards were presented to the architect, structural engineer, mason contractor and owner of the winning projects, in each of six categories.

The jury consisted of Paul Muller, AIA, Muller Architects; Michael Schuster, AIA, Michael Schuster Associates; John Isch, AIA, RWA Architects, all of whom are from Cincinnati, Ohio. The jurors met to decide the winners on March 3, 2006.

The Kentuckiana Masonry Institute is a trade association for the promotion of masonry in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more information, visit www.kentuckianamasonry.com.

Note: The * denotes MCAA members.

The "M" Honor Award

Mass Media & Technology Building, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky.
Architect: Arrasmith, Judd, Rapp, Chovan Inc., Louisville, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Benchmark Masonry
Structural Engineer: Skyhook Engineering

Jury Comments: This project demonstrates exceptional skill on a number of levels. The banding is very effective in creating a visual presence. The entrance arcade is elegantly proportioned and is a restrained, yet monumental, element. The building uses masonry to create architecture.

Brick Award of Honor

Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary School, Bowling Green, Ky.
Architect: Ross-Tarrant Architects, Lexington, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Shaw & Jones Masonry
Structural Engineer: Structural Design Group

Jury Comments: This is a creative and unique use of brick detailing, utilizing masonry in a subtle yet powerful way. The massing and composition of forms are creative and not typical of most of our built environment. The jury thought this was a gutsy use of details for this type of project.

Concrete Masonry Award of Honor

Allen County Intermediate Center
Architect: G. Scott & Associates, Frankfort, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Shaw & Jones Masonry
Structural Engineer: Rangaswamy & Associates

Jury Comments: This project was a unique, risky and creative massing, utilizing a wide variety of materials and forms. The interior space was enhanced by the use of masonry and vistas through masonry planes.

Brick Awards of Merit

Woodford County Middle School, Versailles, Ky.
Architect: JRA Architects, Versailles, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Carmicle Masonry
Structural Engineer: Poage Engineers & Associates Inc.

Belknap Research Building, The University of Louisville, Louisville, Ky.
Architect: Omni Architects, Lexington, Ky.
Mason Contractor: River City Development Corp.*
Structural Engineer: Rangaswamy & Associates

Concrete Masonry Awards of Merit

Belinda Mason Academic Building, Whitesburg, Ky.
Architect: DCT Design Group, Lexington, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Masonry Builders of Kentucky
Structural Engineer: Bradford Walton

Edythe J. Hayes Middle School, Lexington, Ky.
Architect: JRA Architects, Versailles, Ky.
Mason Contractor: Belcher Sutherland Masonry
Structural Engineer: Poage Engineers

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Special Project Award of Honor
Camp McKee Circle of Friends, Montgomery County, Ky.
Honors to: Helm Roberts and the Bluegrass Council of Boy Scouts of America