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14th Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards

The 14th Annual Excellence In Masonry Architectural Awards program honored its award winning buildings during a special awards banquet held Friday, October 28, 2005, at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. The program honored 13 projects for outstanding masonry design, workmanship and creativity with the use of brick, block, or stone.

Gold Trowel Award: ASU West Classroom Laboratory
The Kiva Club
Location:
 Peoria
Architect:
 H & S International
Structural Engineering:
 H & S International
General Contractor:
 Wespac Construction, Inc.
Major MasonrySuppliers:
Apache Stone
Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company
MasonryContractors:
Hochstetler Masonry, Inc
Palo Cristi Custom Stone

The awarded projects are selected by an out of state panel of jurors. This year’s panel was from New Mexico. Terrance Brown, FAIA, with ASCG, Inc., was the Jury Chairman and participated in the awards presentation on Friday night. An award is presented to the architectural firm, the structural engineering firm, general conractor, masonry supplier and masonry contractor for each winning project.

This year’s Gold Trowel winner (the top honor) was The Kiva Club.

The architectural firm for this project was H & S International LLC in Scottsdale. The structural engineering firm was also H & S International LLC. The general contractor was Wespac Construction, Inc. in Phoenix. The masonry supplier was Apache Stone in Phoenix and Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix. The masonry contractor was Palo Cristi Custom Stone, Scottsdale and Hochstetler Masonry, Inc., Peoria.

Other winners include:

Honor Awards:
City of Glendale Public Safety Facility
City of Glendale Public Safety Facility
Location:
 Glendale
Architect:
 DWL Architects + Planners, Inc. & PSA Dewberry
Structural Engineering Firm:
 KPFF Consulting Engineers, Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Norquay Construction, Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Interstate Brick, West Jordan, Utah
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry, Inc., Phoenix
 
Mountain Vista Club
Mountain Vista Club
Location:
 Peoria
Architect:
 H & S International LLC, Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 H & S International LLC, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 Wespac Construction, Inc., Phoenix
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Apache Stone
Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company
Masonry Contractor:
 Hochstetler Masonry, Inc., Peoria
 
 
Tsinnaabaas Ha’bittiin (Wagon Trail) Elementary School
Tsinnaabaas Ha’bittiin (Wagon Trail) Elementary School
Location:
 Tuba City
Architect:
 SSPW Architects, Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 E. M. Plummer Consulting Engineers, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 Okland Construction Company Inc., Tempe
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Maverick Masonry, Glendale
 
 
Merit Awards:
 
 
Marana Municipal Complex
Marana Municipal Complex
Location:
 Marana
Architect:
 Durrant Architects, Tucson
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Holben, Martin & White, Tucson
General Contractor:
 D.L. Withers Construction, LC, Phoenix
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Anasazi Stone Company, Scottsdale
AZ Block 2000, Tucson
Masonry Contractors:
Foley Tile and Masonry, Tucson
Stockett Tile & Granite Company, Scottsdale
 
 
Diamondback Plumbing Services
Diamondback Plumbing Services
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 SEAD Architectural + Construction, LLC, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 J.T. Engineering, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 SEAD Architecture + Construction, LLC, Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 G & G Enterprises, Phoenix
 
 
The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons
The Plaza Lofts at Kierland Commons
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 Nelsen Architects, Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Paul-Koehler Engineering, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 McCarthy Building Company, Tempe
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Western Block Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Rock & Stone Mfg., Inc.
 
 
Boulder Creek High School
Boulder Creek High School
Location:
 Anthem
Architect:
 DLR Group, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 DLR Group, Phoenix
General Contractor:
 W.E. O’Neil Construction Co. of Arizona, Phoenix
Program Manager:
 Abacus Project Management, Inc.
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry, Inc., Phoenix
 
 
Citation Awards:
 
 
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Operations Facility
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Operations Facility
Location:
 Flagstaff
Architect:
 LEA - Architects, LLC, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Agate, Inc., Scottsdale
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Block-Lite, Inc., Flagstaff
Masonry Contractor:
 Maverick Masonry, Glendale
 
 
Chandler Fire Training Facility Expansion
Chandler Fire Training Facility Expansion
Location:
 Chandler
Architect:
 Perlman Architects of Arizona, Inc., Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Sun Eagle Corporation, Chandler
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry, Inc., Phoenix
 
 
The Biodesign Institute (Building A)
The Biodesign Institute (Building A)
Location:
 Tempe
Architect:
 Gould Evans + Lord Aeck Sargent, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Paragon Structural Design, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractors:
A Joint Venture of Sundt Construction, Inc., Tempe
DPR Construction, Inc., Phoenix
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Phoenix Brick Yard, Phoenix
Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry, Inc., Phoenix
 
 
Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Yuma Readiness and Community Center
Location:
 Yuma
Architect:
 LEA – Architects, LLC, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Howard S. Wright Construction Co., Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
Phoenix Brick Yard, Phoenix
Superlite Block, an Oldcastle® Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 TAC, Yuma
 
 
Sierra Vista Aquatic Center
Sierra Vista Aquatic Center
Location:
 Sierra Vista
Architect:
 Scott Rumel Architect, Tucson
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Holben, Martin & White, Tucson
General Contractor:
 Lloyd Construction Company, Inc., Tucson
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Young Block Company, Tucson
Masonry Contractor:
 Haxton Masonry, Yuma

The Annual Excellence In Masonry Architectural Awards program is sponsored by the Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. Established in 1958, the non-profit organization is celebrating 47 years of service to both the masonry industry and Arizonans.

The Guild has played a significant role in economic development, new product and construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased energy efficiency of masonry products. It has also been on the forefront of developing and implementing statewide consumer education campaigns and scholarship programs with Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. can be reached at 602/265-5999 in Phoenix, toll-free at 888/511-5999.



 
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