Masonry Magazine May 1975 Page. 9
jury was more impressed by the direct use of standard products in simple ways. Availability of certain kinds of materials was felt to be a problem by the jury. For example, a number of projects were found to suffer for lack of compatible unit paving materials to use with the unit masonry wall materials. In many cases, buildings which appeared in photographs to be excellent, were found to be disappointing when visited. Those submissions cited by the Jury for Awards are nonetheless of a very high standard and generally demonstrate that unit masonry remains a most important material system in contemporary architecture.
Award of Excellence
CHESTER VILLAGE
Toronto, Ontario
Architects: Sievenpiper Architect Planner
Consulting Structural Engineer: SWR Engineering Ltd.
Mason Contractors: Deluca & Mascarin
General Contractors: John Goba Ltd.
Jury Comment: Flawlessly executed, this well thought-out building is eminently suited to its function as a home for the elderly. The rich materials in this instance make what is so often a grim institution into a warm and comfortable environment, and one which is obviously enjoyed and appreciated by occupants and staff alike. At every turn it is obvious that the designer has made deliberate attempts to provide ample opportunities for privacy combined with well thought-out community facilities within the building. Careful attention has been paid to considering the building in three dimensions, and with appropriate regard for its neighbors and exposure on its site. This building will hopefully become a model for future projects of this nature.
Awards of Merit
CENTRAL ALGOMA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Richards Landing, Ontario
Architects: Brook-Carruthers-Grierson-Shaw with John
Maryon & Partners the Consulting Structural Engineers.
Masonry by George & Asmussen Ltd. and Ball Brothers
General Building Contractors Ltd. the General.
Jury Comment: This school is well positioned on a beautiful site with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding marshland. A very pleasant building with many excellent spaces. The clay masonry is frankly used as a skin with which to wrap the steel frame. In plan, the building is relatively simply organized around a beautifully skylit "meeting place". Vertical circulation is not so well handled, as it is necessary to leave the core area to find a way up or down. The jury had reservations about the use of structural clay tile as an exterior cladding material in this climate, but noted that this building appears to have stood up well thus far.
JUNOT AVENUE FIRE STATION
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Architects: Graham-Bacon with Consulting Structural
Engineers, Mickelson Associates. Dante Gasparotte Ltd.
the Mason Contractor with Buset Brothers Contractors
Ltd. the General.
Jury Comment: A simple, direct solution to the problem, not making more of it than necessary. Colorful doors combined with red brick make the overall impression very pleasing. The logic which dictated the form of the sloping roof structure is not apparent to the Jury. While much attention has been placed on the front entrance, including somewhat capricious detailing around the flagpole, the real entrance is at the rear, facing the parking lot where presumably most of the firemen enter.