The Masonry Contractors Association of Alberta acknowledged the best projects in their craft with a recent 2011 Masonry Design Awards gala in Calgary.
The Masonry Contractors Association of Alberta acknowledged the best projects in their craft with a recent 2011 Masonry Design Awards gala in Calgary.
“These projects are a testament to the excellent masonry design that happens every day in Alberta,” said Dave Kelly, former City TV host and TV personality who emceed the event.
The awards are only held every second year and this year’s theme was celebrating architecture in masonry.
There was an honourable mention, an Award of Merit and an Award of Excellence in a number of categories. A President’s Award was also presented.
Pockar Masonry Ltd. was the big winner on the night.
The Calgary-based company took home seven different awards, including the Award of Excellence in the commercial category for the Water Centre in Calgary.
“This very contemporary, LEED Gold building addresses its site through an elegant use of standard masonry units, curtain wall and wood interiors,” the judges said.
The company also earned an Award of Merit in the same category for its work on the Stampede Station-Phase 1. The judges said it was a successful integration of masonry with glass and steel.
The honourable mention went to K. Hansen Masonry for Firehall No. 11 in Edmonton.
Pockar Masonry kept its winning streak alive by sharing the educational/institutional Award of Excellence with Gracom Masonry and Thibeault Masonry Ltd. for work on the Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
“An elegant use of standard masonry units set the foundation for the contemporary glass and metal panel exterior,” the judges said.
Scorpio Masonry (Northern) Inc. took home the Award of Merit for its work on the Royal Alexandra Hospital – Robbins Pavilion.
Pockar Masonry also earned the honourable mention in the category for Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park.
The Award of Excellence in the multi-family residential category went to Aurora Masonry for Riverside Quays.
The judges said that the masonry forms a key element in the modulation of the various masses of this residential complex.
The Award of Merit again went to Pockar Masonry for Five West, a Calgary residential highrise project.
The honourable mention also went to Pockar Masonry for the Xenex, another condominium project.
The structural masonry design Award of Excellence went to Scorpio Masonry (Northern) Inc. for the Folly in the Devonian Botanic Garden at the University of Alberta.
“Loadbearing concrete masonry and natural cut stone provide the only needed materials in this picturesque structure inspired by the keeps of ancient Scottish castles,” the judges said.
“It towers as a memorial, a gateway, and a vantage point to overlook one of Alberta’s most breathtaking and tranquil landscapes.
The Award of Merit went to K. Hansen Masonry for the Ta-Otha Community School.
IB Jensen Masonry Ltd. was the big winner in the restoration category.
The company took home the Award of Excellence for Coach House.
“The restored coach house sets the tone for an elegant redevelopment of the property,” the judges said.
“Attention to original masonry detailing ensures a successful result.”
The Award of Merit went to Pockar Masonry for Connaught School.
Awards were also handed out for the artistic use of masonry.
The Award of Excellence went to Rushing River Masonry for their work with Rundle Rock Building Stone on Rustic Art.
“This is truly the work of an artisan. The integration of stone and wood elements makes this fireplace a masterpiece,” said the judges.
The Award of Merit went to Voyager Art & Tile for its work on Immense Mode.
The honourable mention went to Gracom Masonry for Mount Royal University Entry Signs.
The Presidential Award went to G&M Stone Masonry for the Royal Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion.
“The elegant and spare use of stone stood out in this project, which literally showcases masonry in a glass box,” the judges said.
“The pavilion fits in its modern urban setting and is a nod to the legacy of historic stonework in downtown Calgary.”
For a complete list of masonry award winners, and a list of the companies involved with each project, including architects, general contractors and engineers, see below.
Presidential Award: Royal Canadian Pacific Railway Pavilion
Owner: Canadian Pacific Railway
Architect: DIALOG
General Contractor: Centron Construction Group
Masonry Contractor: G&M Stone Masonry
Engineer: DIALOG
Commercial Building
Award of Excellence: The Water Centre
Owner: City of Calgary
Architect: Sturgess Architecture and Manasc Isaac Architects
General Contractor: Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd.
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Award of Merit: Stampede Station Phase 1
Architect: Gibbs Gage Architects
General Contractor: OPUS Development
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Honourable Mention: City Of Edmonton, Firehall No. 11 (Capilano)
Owner: The City of Edmonton
Architect: The Workun Garrick Partnership
General Contractor: Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd.
Masonry Contractor: K. Hansen Masonry
Engineer: BPTEC&DNW Engineering Ltd
Artistic use of Masonry
Award of Excellence: Rustic Art
Owners: Aldeene & Paul Gianellia
Artist: Shayne Sas
Masonry Contractor: Rushing River Masonry
Other Team Member: Rundle Rock Building Stone
Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen Structural Engineers
Award of Merit: Immense Mode
Owner: City of Edmonton
Designer: Voyager Art & Tile
General Contractor: Voyager Art & Tile
Masonry Contractor: Voyager Art & Tile
Engineer: Stantec
Other: Absolute Fusion
Honourable Mention: Mount Royal University Entry Signs
Owner: Mount Royal University
Architect: Goodfellow Architecture Inc.
General Contractor: Clark Builders Ltd.
Masonry Contractor: Gracom
Engineer: Wiebe Forest Engineering Ltd.
Educational / Institutional
Award of Excellence: Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Owner: City of Calgary
Architect: GEC Architecture
General Contractor: Graham Construction
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd., Gracom and Thibeault Masonry Ltd.
Engineer: Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Other Team Member: CH2M Hill
Award of Merit: Royal Alexandra Hospital – Robbins Pavilion
Owner: Alberta Health Services
Architect: DIALOG
General Contractor: Ellis Don Construction Services Inc.
Masonry Contractor: Scorpio Masonry (Northern) Inc.
Engineer: DIALOG
Honourable Mention: Gasoline Alley at Heritage Park, Calgary
Owner: Heritage Park
Architect: Gowling and Gibb Architects
General Contractor: Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd.
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Engineer: David C. Woodall Structural Engineering
Landscape Architects: IBI Group/Landplane
Multi Family Residential
Award of Excellence: Riverside Quays
Owner: Statesman Group
Architect: NORR Architects Planners
General Contractor: Statesman Group
Masonry Contractor: Aurora Masonry
Engineer: Hemisphere Engineering
Award of Merit: Five West
Owner: The LaCaille Group
Architect: NORR Architects Planners
General Contractor: Clark Builders
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Engineer: MMP Structural Engineering Ltd.
Honourable Mention: Xenex
Owner: Bucci Developments
Architect: NORR Architects Planners
General Contractor: ITC Construction Group
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Engineer: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers
Restoration
Award of Excellence: Coach House
Architect: Richard Lindseth Architecture
General Contractor: Hassell Construction
Masonry Contractor: Ib Jensen Masonry Ltd.
Award of Merit: Connaught School
Owner: Bentall Lp for CBE
Architect: Gibbs Gage Architects
General Contractor: EllisDon
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Structural Masonry Design
Award of Excellence: Folly In The Devonian Botanic Garden
Owner: University of Alberta, Devonian Botanic Garden
Architect: the marc boutin architectural collaborative inc.
General Contractor: Scorpio Masonry (Northern) Inc.
Masonry Contractor: Scorpio Masonry (Northern) Inc.
Engineer: Grant Structural Engineering
Award of Merit: TaOtha Community School
Owner: Stoney Tribal Administration
Architect: The Workun Garrick Partnership Architecture and Interior Design Inc.
General Contractor: Krawford Construction Inc.
Masonry Contractor: K. Hansen Masonry
Engineer: Protostatix Engineering Consultants Inc.
Single Family Residential
Award of Excellence: Silvertip Residence
Architect: Richard Lindseth Architecture Inc.
General Contractor: Sterling Timberframe Homes
Masonry Contractor: Boulderworks
Engineer: KTA Structural Engineers Ltd.
Other Team Member: Richard Lindseth Architecture Inc.
Award of Merit: Coach House
Architect: Richard Lindseth Architecture Inc.
General Contractor: Hassell Construction
Masonry Contractor: Ib Jensen Masonry Ltd.
Honourable Mention: Bonaventure Residence
Architect: McDowell & Associates
General Contractor: Rocky Point Custom Homes
Masonry Contractor: AmCan Masonry
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