Masonry Magazine April 2006 Page. 57
Rehab/Restoration
# Merit Award: Thomas Jefferson High School Renovation
Mason Contractor: Shadrock & Williams Masonry Ltd, Helotes, Texas
Architect: Ford, Powell and Carson, San Antonio
Judges' Comments: Light colored brick and complex curvilinear cast stone ornamentation presented a significant challenge for this restoration. Cleaning and recreating required excellent workmanship. Recognition is well deserved.
# Merit Award: The Princeton University Chapel
Mason Contractor: Masonry Preservation Group Inc., Merchantville, N.J.
Architect: Ford Farewell Mils and Gatsch, Princeton, NJ
Judges' Comments: The masonry restoration job of a lifetime. A tribute to masonry cleaning and tuckpointing of a fine Gothic chapel. The judges appreciated the photos documenting the work in progress. Congratulations to all workers and thanks to the owner.
# Merit Award: UCLA, Kaufman Hall
Mason Contractor: DBM/Hatch Inc., LaVerme, Calif.
Architect: Moore, Rubel, Yudell Architects & Planners, Santa Monica, Calif.
Judges Comments: Very well done. It is hard to differentiate between the new and the old. The brick patterning and arches are very striking.
# Honorable Mention: Cathedral Sanctorio De Guadalupe
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown Inc., Garland Texas
Architect: Architexas, Dallas
Judges' Comments: Project required that every piece and detail be removed, rehabilitated or faithfully reproduced, and carefully re installed. The attention to detail and the craftsmanship are outstanding.
# Honorable Mention: Telecommunications Switching Facility
Mason Contractor: Storting Construction, Bethel Wash
Architect: KDW PS, Seattle
Judges' Comments: The before and after photographs of this modest facility is truly a testament of the difference that brick can make in the quality and appearance of a building.
Residential
# Honorable Mention: St. Alban's Construction Residence
Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc., St. Louis
Architect: Dick Busch Architects, Chesterfield, Mo.
Judges' Comments: Classically inspired, this residential structure combines the details and elements of the architects of yester-year, and creates an image of traditional elegance. Excellent craftsmanship.
# Honorable Mention: Ellermann Residence
Mason Contractor: Spencer Brickwork Inc., St. Louis
Architect: Dick Busch Architects, Chesterfield, Mo
Judges' Comments: A very established and timeless residential solution with creative new details. Celebrating today's mason who knows and appreciates old world craftsmanship.