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15th Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards

The 15th Annual Excellence In Masonry Architectural Awards program honored its award winning buildings during a special awards banquet held Friday, October 27, 2006, at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. The program honored 11 projects for outstanding masonry design, workmanship and creativity with the use of brick, block, or stone.

Gold Trowel Award: The Lake Residence
The Lake Residence
Location:
 Tempe
Architect:
 Architekton, Tempe
Structural Engineering:
 Brickey Design Associates, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 180 Degrees, Inc., Phoenix
Major MasonrySupplier:
 Western Block Company, Phoenix
MasonryContractor:
 Pioneer Masonry, Inc., Glendale

The awarded projects are selected by an out of state panel of jurors. This year’s panel was from Las Vegas, Nevada. Edward A. Vance, AIA, NCARB, President of JMA Architecture Studios 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 contractor, masonry supplier and masonry contractor for each winning project.

This year’s Gold Trowel winner (the top honor) was The Lake Residence, located in Tempe.

The architectural firm for this project was Architekton in Tempe. The structural engineering firm was Brickey Design Associates in Scottsdale. The general contractor was 180 Degrees, Inc. in Phoenix. The masonry supplier was Western Block Company in Phoenix. The masonry contractor was Pioneer Masonry, Inc. in Glendale.

Other winners include:

Honor Awards:
The Pond House
The Pond House
Location:
 Cave Creek
Architect:
 Will Bruder Architects, Ltd., Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Rudow + Berry, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 180 Degrees, Inc., Phoenix
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Apache Stone, Phoenix
Master Block, El Mirage
Masonry Contractor:
 Pioneer Masonry, Inc., Glendale
 
U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center
U.S. Arid-Land Agricultural Research Center
Location:
 Maricopa
Architect:
 SmithGroup, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Paul-Koehler Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc., Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 Core Construction, Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 MAG Construction, Inc., Gilbert
 
 
Merit Awards:
 
 
Scottsdale First Assembly
Scottsdale First Assembly
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 DeBartolo Architects, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Rudow + Berry, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 Arthur Porter Construction, Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Western Block Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Fyffe Masonry, Glendale
 
 
Green Valley Performing Arts and Adult Learning Center
Green Valley Performing Arts and Adult Learning Center
Location:
 Green Valley
Architects:
Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects – Executive Architect, Tucson
Antoine Predock Architects – Design Architect
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Turner Structural Engineering, Inc., Tucson
General Contractor:
 Corona Sierra, Tucson
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Young Block Company, Tucson
Masonry Contractor:
 Foley Tile and Masonry, Tucson
 
 
Ashlar House
Ashlar House
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 Sever Design Group Architects, Inc., Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 GFG Engineers, Inc., Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 RJZ Custom Homes, Scottsdale
Major Masonry Suppliers:
 Superlite Block and Trenwyth Industries, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Randy Gregory Masonry, Inc., Phoenix
 
 
Citation Awards:
 
 
Trader Vic’s Restaurant
Trader Vic's Restaurant
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 Allen + Philp Architects, Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Kitchell Contractors, Phoenix
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Western Block Company, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Hochstetler Masonry, Boerne, Texas
 
 
Palm Lane Urban Living
Palm Lane Urban Living
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 Baldinger Architectural Studio, Inc., Tempe
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Befort & Associates, Cave Creek
General Contractor:
 WBA Contracting, Cave Creek
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block and Trenwyth Industries, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Huff & Sons Construction, Inc., Scottsdale
 
 
Private Residence
Private Residence
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 H & S International, LLC, Scottsdale
Structural Engineering Firm:
 H & S International, LLC, Scottsdale
General Contractor:
 Linthicum Custom Builders, Scottsdale
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Master Block, El Mirage
Sutter Masonry, Inc., El Mirage
Masonry Contractor:
 Sutter Masonry, Inc., El Mirage
 
 
Goodyear Fire Station No. 184
Goodyear Fire Station No. 184
Location:
 Goodyear
Architect:
 LEA – Architects, LLC, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural, Inc., Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Sundt Construction, Tempe
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Phoenix Brick Yard, Phoenix
Superlite Block, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 MAG Construction, Inc., Gilbert
 
 
Tonopah Valley High School
Tonopah Valley High School
Location:
 Tonopah
Architect:
 DLR Group, Phoenix
Structural Engineering Firm:
 DLR Group, Phoenix
General Contractor:
 Turner Construction Company, Tempe
Major Masonry Suppliers:
AZ Block 2000, LLC, Phoenix
Superlite Block, Phoenix
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry, Phoenix

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 48 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 educational seminars for the professional community and 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 or at the web site, www.MasonryforLife.com.



 
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