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The Alberta Masonry Design Awards are held every four years and acknowledge excellence,
innovation and design in the use of masonry in a variety of categories.

The 2011 gala was held Friday, April 8 at the BMO Centre with over 350 people in attendance.
Awards were presented to the Owner, Architect, General Contractor, Masonry Contractor and
Engineer. Brock White was proud to be a supplier on some of the projects used on these winning projects.

2011 Alberta Masonry Design Awards

JUDGES
Bob Ellard University of Calgary
Robert Lemon Robert Lemon Architect, Inc
Gary Sturgeon BBStek Design Ltd.

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
Judges comments: The elegant and spare use of stone stood out in this project which literally
showcases masonry in a glass box. The pavilion fits in its modern urban setting and is a nod to the legacy of historic stonework in downtown Calgary.

ARTISTIC USE OF MASONRY
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.
Judges comments: Natural cut stone proves to be the best choice to artistically replicate folded rock beds, and render the qualities of foundation and strength synonymous with Mount Royal University.

ARTISTIC USE OF MASONRY
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
Judges comments: "This enormous and very striking work of art captures the visitor's attention and transports them to a different place and time. The use of colourful masonry units in this unique work is a major contributor to its success"

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
Judges comments: This is truly the work of an artisan. The integration of stone and wood elements makes this fireplace a masterpiece.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
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.
Judges comments: A red brick fire station is both a tradition, and an expectation. In modem form, the concrete block masonry and clay brick blend well with glass and composite panel.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING
AWARD OF MERIT
STAMPEDE STATION - PHASE 1
Architect: Gibbs Gage Architects
General Contractor: OPUS Development
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Judges comments: "Successful integration of masonry with glass and steel"

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.
Engineer: Read Jones Christoffersen Structural Engineers
Judges comments: "This very contemporary, LEED Gold building addresses its site through an elegant use of standard masonry units, curtain wall and wood interiors".

EDUCATIONAL / INSTITUTIONAL
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
Judges comments: A skillful recreation of the heritage of Alberta's brickmaking tradition. Gasoline Alley adds a convincing commercial component to Heritage Park and exhibits an extensive use of masonry.

EDUCATIONAL / INSTITUTIONAL
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
Judges comments: Strong planes of crisply detailed brick masonry play a key role to delineate the volumes of this project.

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
Judges comments: "An elegant use of standard masonry units to set the foundation for the
contemporary glass and metal panel exterior"

MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
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
Judges comments: Masonry is carefully integrated at Xenex and effectively complements the
architectural expression.

MULTI FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
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.
Judges comments: The towers of Five West are distinguished by the careful use of masonry
detailing, suited to the neo-traditional high rise forms

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
Judges comments: Masonry forms a key element in the modulation of the various masses of this residential complex

RESTORATION
AWARD OF MERIT
CONNAUGHT SCHOOL
Owner: Bentall Lp for CBE
Architect: Gibbs Gage Architects
General Contractor: EllisDon
Masonry Contractor: Pockar Masonry Ltd.
Judges comments: "Rough cut masonry units work well in this elegant addition to a heritage
property"

RESTORATION
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
COACH HOUSE
Architect: Richard Lindseth Architecture
General Contractor: Hassell Construction
Masonry Contractor: lb Jensen Masonry Ltd.
Judges comments: "The restored coach house sets the tone for an elegant redevelopment of the property. Attention to original masonry detailing ensures a successful result"

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
HONOURABLE MENTION
BONAVENTURE RESIDENCE
Architect: McDowell & Associates
General Contractor: Rocky Point Custom Homes
Masonry Contractor: Am-Can Masonry
Judges comments: Stone and glass work together to define the strong forms of this large residence.

SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
AWARD OF MERIT
COACH HOUSE
Architect: Richard Lindseth Architecture Inc.
General Contractor: Hassell Construction
Masonry Contractor: lb Jensen Masonry Ltd.
Judges comments: The Coach House residence carries on the great tradition of historic architecture of Mount Royal with its beautifully detailed stone and brick masonry work.

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.
Judges comments: The strong contemporary design at Silvertip is anchored by the expressive use of stone masonry.

STRUCTURAL MASONRY DESIGN
AWARD OF MERIT
TA-OTHA 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.
Judges comments: The exterior masonry materials and features tie the school to the natural beauty of the remote surroundings, its permanence, and to the Stoney First Nation peoples. Like education itself, schools must last a lifetime. Loadbearing interior and exterior masonry walls provide the needed shelter, strength and durability. The Ta-Otha Community School is a fine example of total masonry construction.

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
Judges comments: Loadbearing concrete masonry and natural cut stone provide the only needed materials in this picturesque structure inspired by the "Keeps" of ancient Scottish castles. Built in masonry to ensure strength, provide protection, and to prove dominance ...and to link the present with the past.. .it towers as a memorial, a gateway, and a vantage point to overlook one of Alberta's most breathtaking and tranquil landscapes. 


We would like to congratulate winners for their outstanding achievements. Click Here for a printable view the list of winners.