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