Masonry Magazine May 2004 Page. 40

Words: Mario Cantin
Masonry Magazine May 2004 Page. 40

Masonry Magazine May 2004 Page. 40
The 2003 Hammurabi Awards
Institutional Category

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.

▲ 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 & M
Architect: StastnyBrun Architects

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

(Note: The marks MCAA members).
38 Masonry
May 2004
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