Masonry Magazine August 1989 Page. 33
First National Bank of Chicago Operations Center
Chicago, IL
Architects: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
The First National Bank of Chicago Operations Center is located in Chicago. Its brick facades embrace a corner glass entry rotunda.
"The solid exterior masonry facing the street and parking lot established a message of substantiality, softened by diagonal brick detailing demonstrating elegance in simplicity. The face to the wetlands introduces multiple materials, transparency and color. The whole composition is anchored by a beautifully detailed brick base."
Brick Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products
Student Houses-Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
Architects: Short and Ford Architects
The jury had the following comments about this project at the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, N.J.: "The Lawrenceville project was created to be reminiscent of the old dorms. The architect developed an original composition with great familiarity, without recourse to simple imitation. Bracketed cornices and elaborate sheltered entryways reflect the spirit of Victorian porches and detailing. The skillful use of two colors of brick provides a sense of facade organization and decoration that is subtly carried out through the entire project. The new dorms are a very comfortable addition to a sensitive campus environment."
Brick Manufacturer: Chestertown Brick
Photographer: Victor Sittig
Western Wyoming College
Rock Springs, WY
Architects: College Planning Associates
The Western Wyoming Community College is in Rock Springs, Wyo. The jury's comments were as follows: please turn page
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