Masonry Magazine June 1976 Page. 24
Oregon's Hammurabi
Awards
Pringle Creek Elderly Housing Project, Salem, Oregon, has been selected as the Grand Award winner in the 1975 Masonry Institute of Oregon's Excellence in Masonry Program.
Over 200 Industry officials shared an evening at the Portland Hilton on April 23rd to recognize selected projects for excellence in designing and use of masonry material in the construction of buildings. The Award's Jury was composed of Roger Yost, President, Portland AIA; Keith Bradbury, Past President, Vancouver AIA; Samuel Holmes, Past President, SEAO; Byron E. Jone, PCA; James McNanny, Associate Business Manager, BAC #1, Oregon; James Mesch and Ray F. Wimer. Recognition was given to the designing architect and structural engineer, general and mason contractor, and the owner. The masonry foreman for each of the projects was recognized.
Six structures were honored. The Special Award of Merit for Hi-Rise Commercial Structure was won by the Ben Franklin Plaza.
Award of Merit for the "Open Space" Design was presented to the Federal Office Building and Park Square. Designed by Skidmore, Owens, Merrill, AIA, this project features a circular plaza surrounded by native shrubbery and brick walls and walks. The entry to the building makes a warm transition from asphalt and concrete by the use of warm-colored brick steps and walking areas.
Award of Merit for Versatility in Masonry Construction was awarded to the Oregon Telco Credit Union Building. More than 400 prefabricated brick panels are utilized. Installation and fabrication by Barshire Brothers with design by Bank Building Corporation, St. Louis, Missouri.
The Special Award of Merit for Edifice for Public Worship was won by the Bethany Baptist Church. W. H. Yahn, AIA, was the architect.
From The Code of Hammurabi (2000BC)
If a builder builds a house for a man and does not make its construction firm and the house collapses and causes the death of the owner of the house-that builder shall be put to death. If it causes the death of a son of the owner they shall put to death a son of that builder. If it causes the death of a slave of the owner he shall give to the owner a slave of equal value. If it destroys property-he shall restore whatever it destroyed and because he did not make the house firm he shall rebuild the house which collapsed at his own expense. If a builder builds a house and does not make its construction meet the requirements and a wall falls in-that builder shall strengthen the wall at his own expense.