Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 36

Words: Fred Ode, Joe Luchtenburg, Michael Adelizzi, Charles Nicolay
Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 36

Masonry Magazine May 2005 Page. 36
Excellence in Masonry Awards

Industrial/Commercial

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1st Place:
TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, Texas
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown, Inc.
Architect: Three Architecture
Judges' Comments: This project was awarded first place due to the overall craftsmanship to construct a project of this caliber. The use of masonry materials paired with the overall design earns TPC Craig Ranch first place.

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2nd Place:
American West Bank, Spokane, Wash.
Mason Contractor: Spilker Masonry Company
Architect: Steven Meek Architects
Judges' Comments: The American West Bank was awarded second place due to the overall masonry detailing used in this project. The judges were impressed that a commercial building displayed such intricate brickwork that is not common in modern buildings.

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Honorable Mention:
Gaylord Texan Resort, Nashville
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Hnedak Bobo Group, Inc.

Residential

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1st Place:
YWCA Opportunity Place, Seattle
Mason Contractor: J&S Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Stickney Murphy Romine Architects, PLLC
Judges' Comments: First place goes to YWCA Opportunity Place for the overall scope of the project, combined with the creative use of masonry to add artistic detailing to the building's brick exterior.

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2nd Place:
Townley Residence, Watkinsville, Ga.
Mason Contractor: Halloran Masonry, Inc.
Architect: Tony Townley
Judges' Comments: Second place was awarded to the Townley Residence for the level of craftsmanship displayed in every element of veneer, paving and brickwork incorporated in this masonry masterpiece.

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Honorable Mention:
Turtle Creek Residence, Turtle Creek, Texas
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown, Inc.
Architect: Larry E Boerder & Associates

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