
BEST OF SHOW
Component Manufacturing Center, Promega Corporation
Excellence in Masonry
2021 Awards Video
The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA) is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of masonry construction through the dissemination of technology, practice, products, and design. A highlight of our promotional efforts is the Excellence in Masonry Awards presented in recognition of masonry projects exemplifying great design, inspiring material usage, and quality construction.
Map of 2022 Excellence in Masonry Winners
2022 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Show
Component Manufacturing Center, Promega Corporation
Designer: Flad Architects
General Contractor: Kraemer Brothers
Masonry Contractor: Kraemer Brothers
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
Timber Lofts (Milwaukee)
Designer: Engberg Anderson Architects
General Contractor: Catalyst Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Jireh Brick & Stone and SPEC MIX
Excellence in Clay Masonry
ABC Supply Stadium (Beloit)
Designer: Jones Petrie Rafinski
General Contractor: Corporate Construction
Masonry Contractor: Corner Stone Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield/Oldcastle & LYCON
Excellence in Concrete Masonry
The Urbana Apartments (Madison)
Designer: JLA Architects
General Contractor: Stevens Construction
Masonry Contractor: Rural Masonry
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation & LYCON
Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry
The Huron Building (Milwaukee)
Designer: Engberg Anderson Architects
General Contractor: Stevens Construction
Masonry Contractor: Arteaga Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone & SPEC MIX
Salute to Masonry Projects
These projects were selected by the judging committee to receive special recognition for their outstanding design and craftsmanship across all masonry categories.
Notre Dame School of De Pere
Designer: GROTH Design Group
General Contractor: Miron Construction
Masonry Contractor: Miron Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: SPEC MIX
Silverado North Shore Memory Care (Glendale)
Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects
General Contractor: Hunzinger Construction
Masonry Contractor: KMI Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone & SPEC MIX
Oshkosh Corporation Headquarters (Oshkosh)
Designer: Performa, Inc. / Eppstein Uhen Architects
General Contractor: Miron Construction
Masonry Contractor: Miron Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Fond du Lac Stone, Inc., Northfield/Oldcastle & SPEC MIX
St. Rita Square (Milwaukee)
Designer: AG Architecture
General Contractor: Pepper Construction
Masonry Contractor: Arteaga Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield/Oldcastle & SPEC MIX
Frazer Residence (Waunakee)
Designer: Design Well Interiors
General Contractor: Hart DeNoble Builders
WMA Producer/Suppler: Fond du Lac Natural Stone. & Lafarge/Holcim
A special THANKS to this year's judging panel:
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Katherine Georgeson, AIA - Orchestra Design Studio
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Gregory Granlund, AIA - Lien & Peterson Architects
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James Otto, AIA - James Otto Architect LLC
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Bert Zenker AIA, - MSI General
Background & Entry Process
Awards
Winning projects will be exhibited and awards will be presented at the Annual Excellence in Masonry Breakfast at the AIA-Wisconsin Convention for the following commercial, residential, public, and industrial categories:
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Best of Show in Excellence in Masonry Award Program – Project exemplifying masonry at its finest.
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Excellence in Concrete Masonry – Deemed best project utilizing concrete masonry.
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Excellence in Clay Masonry - Deemed best project utilizing clay masonry.
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Excellence in Natural Stone – Deemed best project utilizing natural stone masonry.
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Salute to Masonry Projects - Projects receiving special recognition from the judging panel.
Special Award Categories:
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Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award - Excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of masonry.
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E2 Award – Masonry project purposed for energy & environmental preservation.
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Restoration - Exemplary masonry utilization in a restoration showing before and after.
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Residential - Deemed best masonry project for residential projects.