Masonry Magazine October 2005 Page. 38
Design with Brick 2005
The President's Award
BRICK SOUTHEAST ANNOUNCES DESIGN WITH BRICK 2005 AWARD WINNERS
Seven architectural design firms from North and South Carolina and their building partners were recognized for exceptional skill and creativity in designing with brick at the Design with Brick 2005 awards presentation. The event was held during the American Institute of Architects North Carolina Convention Awards Gala on Saturday, August 6. The winners of the biennial competition, sponsored by Brick SouthEast, were honored at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Va.
The 17 member companies of Brick South-East produce more than half of the brick supply in the United States and represent both the largest and smallest brick manufacturers in the world. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., with a second office in Conyers, Ga., Brick SouthEast is dedicated to the advancement of brick products in the Southeastern United States, providing support for consumer marketing, professional educational programs and industry development. The nine-state territory includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Brick SouthEast is affiliated with the Brick Industry Association, which is the national association for brick manufacturers and distributors.
For more information about Brick SouthEast, please visit www.gobricksoutheast.com.
Johnson & Wales University Classroom and Culinary Lab Building, Charlotte, N.C.
Architect: LS3P Associates Ltd, Charlotte, N.C
Mason Contractor: Gates Construction Company, Mooresville, N.C.
General Contractor: Rodgers Dooley, Charlotte, N.C.
Brick Manufacturers: General Shale Brick, Elgin-Butler Brick Company, Endicott Clay Products and Interstate Brick
The President's Award was earned for LS3P Associates' innovative use of brick in conjunction with other materials. As the first project built on the site, the classroom and culinary lab building defines the edge of the existing open space and uses masonry to blend with existing nearby precast concrete and stucco buildings. The LS3P team used a composition that abstracts the traits of gothic components using brick, clear glass and vertical metal accents. A buff colored, overscaled brick with a wide color range complements the palette of the exitingbing
Honor Award
St. Mary Magdalene Church and School, Apex, N.C.
Architects: Roger H. Clark, FAIA and Cannon Architects, Apex, N.C.
Mason Contractor: Brodie Contractors, Inc., Raleigh, NC.
General Contractor: Clancy & Theys Construction Co., Raleigh, N.C.
Brick Manufacturers: Lee Brick & Tile Company and Pline Hall Brick Company, Inc.
The Clary/Cannon design team won the Honor Award for its design of the second phase of St. Mary Magdalene Church and School in Apex, NC. Phase 2 featured completion of the 38,000-square-foot school building which included a gmnasium, small chapel, art and music rooms, and other areas. Judges praised Clark/Cannon's merging of traditional features with timeless architectural trends.
Note: The marks MCAA members.
36 Masonry
October 2005
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