Masonry: It Makes A Village

The fifth annual design/build competition, “Masonry: It Makes A Village” was held Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8 in Phoenix at Turf Paradise.  This timed event pitted teams of Arizona architects and mason contractors against each other to produce the most creative and original “village” structures with the use of brick, block, natural and manufactured stone, glass block and architectural precast. 

The competition was designed to showcase the beauty and quality of masonry construction by providing an opportunity for Arizona architects and mason contractors to work side by side with each other on both the design and construction phases of the project.   A total of eight teams competed in this year’s event.

The winning projects were judged by industry experts and were chosen for creativity of design and use of materials, teamwork, craftsmanship and overall quality.  The jury panel consisted of:        
Gregg Borchelt, Vice President of Engineering & Research, Brick Industry Association, Reston, VA; Brent Davis, Executive Director of the American Institute of Architects Tucson, Tucson, AZ; Dawn Faull, Director of the Concrete Home Building Council, National Association of Home Builders, Washington, D.C.; Roy Hickman, Masonry Consultant and Master Mason, Roy Hickman Consulting, Tucson, AZ;  Richard Michal, Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Arizona Architectural School.

The Winners of the 2006 “Masonry: It Makes a Village” event:

1st Place:   “The Portal” Architect: Todd & Associates, Phoenix Mason:  CJS Enterprises, Phoenix

2nd Place:  “The Village Bath” Architect: NAU Construction Management School, Flagstaff Mason: Arizona Masonry Contractors Association, Phoenix

 

3rd Place:  “It Breaks A Village” Architect: FM Group, Inc., Scottsdale Mason: SJC Masonry, Mesa

Craftsmanship Award & People's Choice Award:  “Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots” Architect:   Perlman Architects, Scottsdale Mason: Diversified Builder Supply, Chandler

The concept for “Masonry: It Makes A Village” was developed seven years ago in Washington State by the Masonry Institute of Washington.  

The Arizona Masonry Guild sponsors this local event.  Since 1958, the Guild has played a significant role in economic development, new product and construction standards, enhanced safety policies and increased energy efficiency of masonry products.  It has also been on the forefront of developing and implementing statewide educational campaigns for the professional community and programs with Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona.  The Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. can be reached at 602/265-5999 in Phoenix, toll-free at 888/511-5999 or at the web site, www.MasonryforLife.com. [ return to top ]