Masonry Magazine April 2006 Page. 54
Excellence in Masonry
2006 MCAA International
Excellence in Masonry Awards
Governmental/Institutional
Honor Award: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch
Mason Contractor: Lucia Inc., Houston
Architects: Michael Graves & Associates, Princeton, NJ: and Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville Houston
Judges' Comments: Brilliantly dramatic handling of exterior form emphasizing vertical piers with contrasting masonry modules. If there were a "Best in Show" this would be it.
Merit Award: Three Rivers Convention Center
Mason Contractor: Aden Masonry, Pasco, Wash
Architect: ALSC Architects, Spokane, Wash,
Judges' Comments: Staggered and stepped stone face concrete masonry panels appear to come out of the ground to anchor the glass box in place. A proud community asset.
Honorable Mention: Mukilteo Presbyterian Church
Mason Contractor: R&D Masonry Inc., Everett, Wash
Architect: Becker Architects, Kirkland, Wash
Judges' Comments: While this is obviously a very customized design, it appears as though it would fit into virtually any neighborhood very nicely. A wonderful, small project.
Honorable Mention: Fourth Avenue Parking Garage
Mason Contractor: Mark 2 Inc., Nunnelly Tenn.
Architect: Thomas, Miller & Partners LLC, Brentwood, Tenn.
Judges' Comments: Rarely does a parking garage create or enhance an urban streetscape. This one pulls it off nicely Compliments to the owner for this commitment to its community