Wisconsin Masonry Alliance names award-winning projects

The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance has announced the winning projects for the 2023 Excellence in Masonry Awards.

A panel of judges from around the state evaluated the entries based on design creativity, visual impact and acceptance, inspiring material usage and lastly the utilization of masonry. The 2023 Excellence in Masonry Awards will be honored during the AIA Wisconsin’s Conference on Thursday, April 27, in Green Bay.

The winners are:

Best of Show & Excellence in Natural Stone Award
City of Waukesha City Hall
Waukesha
Designer: BWBR Architects
General Contractor: Greenfire Management Services
Masonry Contractor: Marriott Construction Corp.
WMA Producer/Supplier: Halquist Stone & SPEC MIX

​The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award
Ascension Medical Group – Mequon Clinic
Mequon
Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects
General Contractor: Catalyst Construction
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
Masonry Contractor: Brahma Masonry Construction

​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
Sun Prairie
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: Fond du Lac Natural Stone & SPEC MIX

The Valor on East Washington
Madison
Designer: Knothe & Bruce
General Contractor: Gorman & Co.
Masonry Contractor: Gorman & Co.
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp.

Sun Prairie West High School
Sun Prairie
Designer: Bray Architects
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
WMA Producer/Suppler: County Materials & SPEC MIX