Masonry Magazine April 2007 Page. 62
International Excellence in Masonry
MCAA 2007 INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY AWARDS
Education, K-8
San Elijo Elementary School, San Marcos, Calif.
Mason Contractor: New Dimension Masonry Inc.
Architect: HMC Architects
Judges' Comments: The jury found the playful use of a variety of masonry systems within this campus to be very fitting for an elementary school. The various colors and textures seem to produce an environment conducive to creativity and leaming. The project attempts to intelligently deploy the inherent thermal properties of masonry on a relatively large scale to maximize the building's thermal mass within this hot climate and to contribute to the overall goals of the LEED program.
Education, 9-12
Valley Center Maxine Theater, Valley Center, Calif.
Mason Contractor: New Dimension Masonry Inc.
Architect: Eric Davy Architects PC
Judges' Comments... The architects are complimented on their coordinati contrasting bands of smooth and split-face masonry units. These bands were carefully integrated with door and window headers, window mullions and shading devices to form strong horizontal lines that break up the large expanses of blank walls, which are unavoidable in a theatre. The masone contractor obviously took considerable time to detail and complete the installation. The construction joints are appropriately placed and the block appear to have been constructed with very few cut units.
Government/Institutional
Education, College & University
Grinnell College Joe Rosenfield '25 Center,
Grinnell, lowa
Mason Contractor: Forrest & Associate Inc.
Architect: Pelll Clarke Pell Architects
Judges' Comments: The execution of the masonry detailing supports the architectural interit in a consistent way throughout. There is a long, taut red brick facade with a stepping ribbon window a crisp, cubic block clad in limestone with punched openings; a hovering comer block (of slate) that floats over a glazed void; and a drum/cylinder of red porphyry that appears monolithic -it is in fact hollowed out that anchors the building to its site. The jury admired the ability of the architects and builders to realize a level of detailling and construction that could accommodate the complexities of the design.
Holy Innocents Parish, Duvall, Wash.
Mason Contractor: Ward's Masonry
Architect: Becker Architects Ltd.
Judges' Comments: The jury felt that the Holy Innocents Parish building equally beautiful in form and execution. The strong stipping planes define the masonry walls not only frame the front and rear elevations of the bui but also provide stiffening pilasters for the tall masonry walls. The interio building shows a careful consideration of complementary materials; int case, spilt faced block with glued laminated timber beams. The detaile Images confirm that the contractors were careful in their detailing and execution of the project.