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Award Winning Projects





The 17th Annual Excellence in Masonry Architectural Awards program honored its award winning buildings during a special awards banquet held Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center. The program honored 15 projects for outstanding masonry design, workmanship and creativity with the use of brick, block, or stone.

Gold Trowel Award: Private Residence
Private Residence
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 Jones Studio
Structural Engineering:
 JT Engineering
General Contractor:
 Reliance Build, Inc.
Major MasonrySuppliers:
 Superlite Block
MasonryContractor:
 Maldonado-Olson Masonry, Inc.

The awarded projects are selected by an out of state panel of jurors. This year’s panel was from Amarillo, Texas. Jim C. Doche, WD Architects 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 Private Residence, located in Phoenix. The architectural firm for this project was Jones Studio in Phoenix. The structural engineering firm was JT Engineering in Phoenix. The general contractor was Reliance Build, Inc. in Chandler. The masonry supplier was Superlite Block in Phoenix. The masonry contractor was Maldonado-Olson Masonry, Inc., Phoenix.

Other winners include:

Honor Awards:
Portland Place, Phase I
Portland Place, Phase I
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 DAVIS
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 The Weitz Company
Major Masonry Suppliers:
 Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 Rhino Masonry
 
 
Mountain Redux Residence
Mountain Redux Residence
Location:
 Paradise Valley
Architect:
 Swaback Partners, pllc
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 Chess Pacific
Major Masonry Suppliers:
 Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 Hochstetler Masonry, Inc.
 
 
Peoria Community and Development Services Building
Peoria Community and Development Services Building
Location:
 Peoria
Architect:
 Dick & Fritsche Design Group
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 Haydon Building Corp
Major Masonry Suppliers:
 Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 MAG Construction
 
 
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Banner Gateway Medical Center
Location:
 Gilbert
Architect:
 NBBJ Architecture
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 McCarthy Building Companies
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block/Trenwyth
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry
 
 
Merit Awards:
 
 
Lost Canyon Private Residence
Lost Canyon Private Residence
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 Allen + Philp Architects
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Caruso Turley Scott, Inc.
General Contractor:
 Linthicum
Major Masonry Supplier:
Anasazi Stone
Master Block, Inc.
Masonry Contractor:
 Sutter Masonry
 
 
Downtown Glendale Parking Structure
Downtown Glendale Parking Structure
Location:
 Glendale
Architect:
 Dick & Fritsche Design Group
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Caruso Turley Scott, Inc.
General Contractor:
 McCarthy Building Companies
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Interstate Brick
Marvel Building & Masonry Supply
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry
 
 
Raintree Phase III & IV
Location:
 Scottsdale
Architect:
 PHArchitecture
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 Summit Builders Construction Company
Major Masonry Supplier:
Phoenix Brick Yard
Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 Brothers Masonry Corporation
 
 
Cooper Crossing
Cooper Crossing
Location:
 Chandler
Architect:
 PHArchitecture
Structural Engineering Firm:
 PK Associates, L.L.C.
General Contractor:
 Hardison/Downey Construction
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 Rock and Stone Manufacturing, Inc.
 
 
Institute of Religion at Arizona State University
Institute of Religion at Arizona State University
Location:
 Tempe
Architect:
 Architekton
Structural Engineering Firm:
 BDA Engineers, Ltd.
General Contractor:
 Layton Construction
Major Masonry Supplier:
Interstate Brick
Marvel Building & Masonry Supply
Southwest Architectural Castings
Masonry Contractor:
 Maverick Masonry
 
 
Midwestern University—Medical Office Building
Midwestern University—Medical Office Building
Location:
 Glendale
Architect:
 DWL Architects + Planners, Inc.
Structural Engineering Firm:
 KPFF Consulting Engineers
General Contractor:
 Chanen Construction Company, Inc.
Major Masonry Supplier:
Interstate Brick
Marvel Building & Masonry Supply
Superlite Block
Masonry Contractor:
 Sun Valley Masonry
 
 
Citation Awards:
 
 
Denbrock Residence
Denbrock Residence
Location:
 Tucson
Architect:
 Kevin B. Howard Architects, Inc.
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Schneider & Associates Structural Engineering
General Contractor:
 Tara-Sun Dev. Inc.
Major Masonry Supplier:
 Young Block Company
Masonry Contractor:
 The Runde Co. LLC
 
 
Franklin Police & Fire High School
Franklin Police & Fire High School
Location:
 Phoenix
Architect:
 Hunt & Caraway Architects, Ltd.
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Slaysman Engineering
General Contractor:
 Sun Eagle Corporation
Masonry Contractor:
 Arizona Repair Masons, Inc.
 
 
Papago Gateway Center
Papago Gateway Center
Location:
 Tempe
Architect:
 SmithGroup
Structural Engineering Firm:
 Caruso Turley Scott, Inc.
General Contractor:
 Okland Construction
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Sun Valley Masonry
Superlite Block/Trenwyth
Masonry Contractors:
 Sun Valley Masonry
 
 
Peoria Jomax Fire Station No. 197
Peoria Jomax Fire Station No. 197
Location:
 Peoria
Architect:
 LEA-Architects, LLC
Structural Engineering Firm:
 TLCP Structural, Inc.
General Contractor:
 FCI Constructors, Inc
Major Masonry Suppliers:
Diversified Builder Supply
Superlite Block
Masonry Contractors:
 G & G Enterprises
 

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 50 years of service to both the masonry industry and Arizonans.

The Guild and its members have 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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