Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 38

Words: Fred Ode, Joe Luchtenburg, G. Griffin, Charles Nicolay, Dick Felice
Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 38

Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 38
Excellence in Masonry
2005 MCAA International Excellence in Masonry Awards
Education - 9-12

1st Place:
Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma, Wash.

Mason Contractor: Serpanok Construction
Architect: BLRB Architects

Judges' Comments: The overall design and scale of this project alone warranted an award. Judges were impressed by the design, complexity and masonry detailing that helped to break up such a large-scale project.

2nd Place:
Woodberry Forest School - Terry House, Woodberry Forest, Va.

Mason Contractor: M3, Inc.
Architect: Bartzen and Ball, PLLC

Judges' Comments: Second place was awarded for the traditional use of masonry to blend the project in with surrounding structures, giving the feeling it has always been there.

Education College/University

1st Place:
Grinnell College Residence East Campus, Grinnell, lowa

Mason Contractor: Forrest & Associate, Inc.
Architect: William Rawn Associates

Judges' Comments: This project pushes the edge of design and uses masonry to achieve it. The use of masonry is unique and creates a prime example of how masonry can add to the overall design of a project.

2nd Place:
Trinity Women's and Girl's Athletic Facility, Washington, D.C.

Mason Contractor: Spartan Masonry Group, Inc.
Architect: Hughes Group Architects

Judges' Comments: The judges felt the use of brick detailing on this project added to the overall design and is yet another example of how superb masonry craftsmanship can create a project of excellence.

Honorable Mention:
Baylor University Sciences Building, Waco, Texas

Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Harley Ellis


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