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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
2023 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Show & Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry
City of Waukesha City Hall
Designer: BWBR Architects, Inc
General Contractor: Greenfire Management Services, LLC
Masonry Contractor: Marriott Construction Corp.
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone & SPEC MIX
The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
Ascension Medical Group – Mequon Clinic
Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects, Inc. (EUA)
General Contractor: Catalyst Construction, LLC
Masonry Contractor: TVJ Masonry
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp. & SPEC MIX
Excellence in Clay Masonry
Wright & Wagner Lofts (Beloit)
Designer: JLA Architects
General Contractor: Corporate Contractors, Inc
Masonry Contractor: Brahma Masonry Construction
WMA Producer/Suppliers: BrickCraft & Janesville Brick
Excellence in Concrete Masonry
Chiswick at Dunwood (Fox Point)
Designer: HGA
General Contractor: Mandel Group
Masonry Contractor: Rural Masonry
WMA Producer/Supplier: Oldcastle/Northfield Block & LYCON
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.
Bank of Sun Prairie at Ashley Field
Designer: Bray Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials & SPEC MIX
Epic - Mystery (Verona)
Designer: Cuningham Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp. & SPEC MIX
ThedaCare (Appleton)
Designer: HGA
General Contractor: Miron Construction
Masonry Contractor: Miron Masonry
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materails Corp., Fond du Lac Natural Stone & SPEC MIX
The Valor on East Washington (Madison)
Designer: Gorman & Co.
General Contractor: Gorman & Co.
Masonry Contractor: Total Masonry
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp.
Sun Prairie West High School
Designer: Bray Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Suppler: County Materials & SPEC MIX
A special THANKS to this year's judging panel:
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Jason Hale, AIA - Somerville Inc
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Jim Olson, AIA - Iconica
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Jim Shields, AIA - HGA
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Wes Reynolds AIA, - OPN
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.
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.
Eligibility:
Any individual involved in the design, supply or construction of a masonry building may participate and enter a project. Entries must adhere to the following:
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Recommended: A minimum of 50% of the project’s exterior must consist of masonry. The exterior masonry requirement may be reduced to 25%, if interior applications feature 50% exposed masonry.
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The project must be constructed in Wisconsin utilizing masonry products produced or supplied by a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance member.
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The project’s occupancy date must be no longer than three (3) years from the date of submission.
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Any project that has previously won a Wisconsin Masonry Alliance award may not be re[1]entered.
Judging:
All entries will be judged on: 1. Design creativity – uniqueness of project. 2. Visual impact and acceptance – impression, relationship to site, pedestrian connection. 3. Inspiring material usage – details, features, or solutional elements. 4. Masonry utilization – the material’s relationship in establishing the character and fulfilling the function of the structure.
2021 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Clay Masonry
Jules Verne at Epic
Designer: Cuningham
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation & SPEC MIX
Merit in Clay Masonry
Indigo Hotel
Designer: Potter Lawson
General Contractor: Stevens Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Best of Concrete Masonry
Kenneth & Ardyce Heiting Community Stadium
Designer: Kahler Slater
General Contractor: The Boson Company
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Merit in Concrete Masonry
DoMUS Apartments
Designer: HGA Architects
General Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield Block
Best of Natural Stone Masonry
Harvest Haven Barn
Designer: Northworks Architects
General Contractor: National Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: Natural Stone Veneers International & Halquist Stone
Merit in Natural Stone Masonry
Ripon College - Willmore Center
Designer: Kahler Slater
General Contractor: The Boldt Company
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Best of Show
Bank First National
Designer: Bray Architects
General Contractor: Hoffman Planning & Design with Schelfout & DeCleene as the Masonry Contractors
WMA Producer/Supplier: Natural Stone Veneers International/Fond du Lac Stone
The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
Designer: Cuningham
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation & SPEC MIX
Restoration Award
University of Wisconsin Stout - Bowman Hall
Designer: Mead & Hunt, Inc.
General Contractor: Ebert Construction
WMA Producer/Suppler: County Materials Corporation & Glen-Gery Corporation
2020 Excellence in Masonry Project Winners
Best of Clay
Milwaukee Ballet - Baumgartner Center for Dance
Designer: HGA Design, Inc.
General Contractor: Catalyst Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Merit in Clay
The Palladium Building
Designer/s: DGP Architects and Eppstein Uhen Architects
General Contractor: Miron Construction
WMA Producer/Suppliers: County Materials and Spec-Mix
Best of Concrete
Wolf River Community Bank
Designer: Blue Design Group, LLC
General Contractor: Keller, Inc.
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Merit in Concrete
Kaukauna Fire Station
Designer: Short Elliot Hendrickson
General Contractor: Ziese Construction and Hein Construction
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation
Best of Natural Stone
Waunakee Community Bank
Designer: OPN Architects
General Contractor: Ideal Builders
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Merit in Natural Stone
Care Animal Hospital
Designer: Keller, Inc.
General Contractor: Keller, Inc.
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone
Best of Show
UW - Eau Claire Aspenson Mogenson Hall
Designer: Market & Johnson
General Contractor: Market & Johnson, Inc.
WMA Producer/Suppliers: County Materials Corp and Brickcraft, Inc.
The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
St. Paul University Catholic Center
Designer: RDG Planning & Design
General Contractor: C.G. Schmidt, Inc.
Masonry Subcontractor: JP Cullen
WMA Producer/Suppliers: Halquist Stone, Janesville Brick and
Spec-Mix
Restoration Award
Garver Feed Mill
Designer: SmithGroupJJR
General Contractor: Bachmann Construction and
High Point Masonry
