Masonry Magazine December 1969 Page. 16

Words: George Asmussen, Gordon Adamson, K. Briestansky, A. Gorgi, McCargar Hackborn, A. Battaglia, John Parkin, Shore Moffet, Inspiration Limited, Raymond Moriyama, M.S. Yolles, Nesbitt Davies, R. Sproule, W. Reckett, Emery Engineering
Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page.16

Masonry Magazine January 1969 Page.16
ONTARIO AWARD WINNERS
(Continued from page 15)

Project: St. John's Church, Guelph, Ont.
Architect: K. Briestansky
Masonry Contractor: A. Gorgi Masonry Contractor Ltd.
Consulting Structural Engineers: McCargar & Hackborn Ltd.
General Contractor: A. Battaglia Construction Co. Ltd.

Although the bold pyramidal form crowned by the ingenious offset belfry gives this church prominence and distinction, the conception is not reflected in the ancillary wings which flank it. The interior is a surprise to the visitor in that the focal point of the church is not as inferred by the high point of the exterior. Nevertheless, the interior space dominated by the beautifully designed altar and tabernacle is impressive.

Project: McLaughlin College, York University, Toronto, Ont.
Architects: Gordon S. Adamson & Associates & John B. Parkin Associates
Masonry Contractor: George & Asmussen Ltd.
Engineers: Shore & Moffet & Partners
General Contractor: Inspiration Limited

This strong building (also pictured on our cover) fits well into what might be called the York University vernacular. The panel of judges was impressed with the high level of competence in handling of materials and design, especially in the distribution of brick panels in the framing concrete.

A pedestrian scale is achieved by skillfully designed ligats of steps and well-handled landscaping which adds to the agreeable nature of the complex.

Project: Minota Hagey Residence, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ont.
Architect: Raymond Moriyama
Masonry Contractor: Ellis-Don Limited
Consulting Structural Engineer: M.S. Yolles Associates Ltd.
General Contractor: Ellis-Don Limited

Projcc.: St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Barrie, Ont.
Architects: Nesbitt & Davies
Masonry Contractor: R. W. Sproule Ltd.
Consulting Structural Engineer: W. D. Reckett
General Contractors: Emery Engineering & Contracting Co. Ltd.
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