“M” Honor Award for Best Overall Use of Masonry Design
Project: St. Luke’s Chapel, Episcopal Church Home
Architect: K. Norman Berry Associates Architects PLLC
Mason Contractor: Masonomics, Inc.
General Contractor: F. W. Owens Company
Owner: Episcopal Church Home Inc.
Jury Comments
The subtle brick banding ties the entire project together. The use of stone detailing in the base and at the wall caps help further articulate this exterior façade. Clear design evolved from awareness of user groups needs. Simple geometry and subtle detailing quietly energizes exterior. A beautiful composition. The mix of brick and stone and the boldness of using asymmetry in the details made this design especially appealing.
Brick Award of Honor
Project: Clinical and Translational Research Building
Architect: Arrasmith, Judd, Rapp, Chovan, Inc.
Consulting Architect: SmithGroup, Inc.
Mason Contractor: River City Development
General Contractor: Messer Construction
Owner: The University of Louisville
Jury Comments
This project shows how a “plain wall” can be transformed into something beautiful with careful detailing and precise craftsmanship. Thoughtful use of materials to create variety and interest in large wall. Detailing of corner and blends of brick colors portray excellent execution of design idea. The brick craftsmanship and articulation helps these large walls break down in scale and the shadow lines created by the ½” brick recess tie into the horizontal lines created by this large facility and the rest of the building.
Brick Award of Merit
Project: Grayson County Judicial Center
Architect: JRA Architects
Mason Contractor: Charles Masonry
General Contractor: D.W. Wilburn, Inc.
Owner: Grayson County Fiscal Court
Jury Comments
By using the same material color as the brick color, a very monolithic, consistent, crisp edged building was created. This building appears very pristine and sound. The way the brick is detailed to appear smooth and monolithic creates a very stately and respectable presence. Strong forms with clear detailing. Use of rustic stone for base softens and contrasts well with monolithic look of brick wall.
Brick Award of Merit
Project: Bryan Station High School
Architect: Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects
Mason Contractor: River City Development
General Contractor: D.W. Wilburn, Inc.
Owner: Fayette County Public Schools
Jury Comments
The inversion of masonry banding to break down the mass of the high school was very effective and well executed. Bringing brick elements to the interior gave the spaces scale and warmth. Nice use of two brick colors helped bring some of this building down and the detailing was integrated rather nicely. Use of multiple colors add detail to the school. Use of masonry on the interior is handled with attention to pattern and texture, beyond its functional use as a durable material.
CMU Award of Honor
Project: Sherman Elementary School
Architect: RossTarrant Architects, Inc
General Contractor: D.W. Wilburn, Inc.
Owner: Grant County Schools
Jury Comments
The ashlar patterned split face block helps ground the building. The stone sills and water tables were nicely incorporated. The use of CMU in a random ashlar pattern was unique and successfully integrated into the overall design. The color of the CMU balances the brick very nicely. Innovative use of ashlar pattern at the base of split face CMU.
Stone Award of Honor
Project: St. Paul Catholic Church Baptismal Font
Architect: Pearson and Peters
Mason Contractor: Martina Brothers Company
General Contractor: Annis and Dreyer Construction
Owner: St. Paul Catholic Church and Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington
Jury Comments
Careful detailing and thoughtful execution are extremely evident in this design. The simple yet beautiful choice of two marble colors accentuated this piece. The use of Italian marble for the font was a good choice due to its durability and representation of timeless beauty. The level of detail that went into the design is much appreciated. The care and thoughtfulness in detailing, design, and material section and craftsmanship is to be complimented. The use of subtle shifts in colors of stone is enjoyable.
Stone Award of Merit
Project: Livingston County Justice Center
Architect: JRA Architects
Mason Contractor: Allied Masonry
General Contractor: B. H. Green and Son, Inc.
Owner: Livingston County Fiscal Court
Jury Comments
This mix of stone and brick are used in balance on this project. The insignia and corner details create a pleasing variety of scale in the exterior. Stone work on this building is balanced and integrated into the building appropriately. Craftsmanship on this project stands out at all details. Clean detailing and use of stone as accents to the overall massing and organization of building.
Special Project Award of Merit (Landscape)
Project: University of Louisville Oval Commons
Architect: Rowland Design, Inc.
Mason Contractor: The Decorative Paving Company
Mason Contractor: A&D Masonry
General Contractor: TEAM Contracting, LLC
Owner: The University of Louisville
Landscape Architect: CARMAN
Jury Comments
The hardscape articulation provides a much improved change to this area of campus. A beautifully integrated design weaving granite, stone, and brick into a cohesive element. Sophisticated integration of stone, brick, water, and lighting to create entry point.
Special Project Award of Merit (Residential)
Project: Knight Residence
Architect: Murphy + Graves Architects
Mason Contractor: Pat Young Masonry
General Contractor: Parish Contracting Corporation.
Owner: Dr. Doug and Donna Knight
Landscape Architect: Wee Landscape Architecture, Inc.
Jury Comments
The stone work on this project ties the building to the landscape and appears to be sized well. The integration of stone at the fireplace wall and the kitchen hood are nice details and help pull the project together. A great use of stone as a unifying element between the landscape and the home. The transition from court wall to fountain to building exterior creates a harmonious design. Strong use of materials for house and landscape is consistent and pulls from surrounding stone on site. Variety in textures of masonry creates visual interest.
Special Project Award of Merit (Small Commercial)
Project: Highview Fire Station No. 3
Architect: Arrasmith, Judd, Rapp, Chovan, Inc.
Mason Contractor: Young Construction, Inc.
General Contractor: Crossroads Contracting, LLC
Owner: Highview Fire District
Jury Comments
The composition of this project and use of simple forms credits a simple and elegant project. The small brick details at the corners of the brick forms are nice touches to convey the “3” for Firehouse No. 3. Overall, this is a very clean project. A clean, well thought out use of brick detailing. Simple and not fussing, using basic forms that tie the firehouse to its surrounding community. Very nicely done! Excellent use of color and detailing to create character on modest budget.
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