The Brick Industry Association (BIA) recently presented 46 projects across 21 states with the Brick in Architecture Awards. The awards honor outstanding, innovative, and sustainable architecture that incorporate clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material across nine different categories.

“We are truly honored that [The Naylor Court] project was selected as best-in-class in its category in this prestigious national competition,” said Charles Smith, president and CEO of General Shale. “The Naylor Court Stables townhomes are a prime example of the important role that brick plays in both modern and historic architectural styles. Clay brick products were essential for providing authentic style in keeping with the century-old architecture of the neighborhood surrounding these townhomes. Our products were key in achieving an innovative, ‘new brick building made to look old’ design.”

The 2015 winners were selected by a panel of industry judges, including Jake Bailey, Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds; Scott Burnett, Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds; Brian Farling, Jones Studio Inc.; Gregory Hoss, David M. Schwartz Architects; Steven Imrich, Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.; Orenthal F. Jeffries, Altamanu, Inc.; Mic Johnson, Architecture Field Office; David Kuhlman, Jaeger Nickola Kuhlman Architects; Deborah Moelis, Handel Architects; Federico Olivera Sala, SK+I Architecture; Chris Taylor, The Eisen Group; and Jose Luis Perez-Griffo Viqueira, STL Architects Inc. 

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The 2015 Best in Class and Gold Winners:
 

BEST IN CLASS

Commercial

Maryland House

Aberdeen, Md.

Architect: Ayers Saint Gross

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Distributor: L&L Supply,
   a Division of Glen-Gery Brick

Mason Contractor: Campitelli Masonry Inc.

 

Education (Higher Education)

El Camino College Math, Business and Allied Health

Torrance, Calif.

Architect: LPA

Builder: Taisei Corp.

Mason Contractor: Silverline Construction

 

Education (K-12)

Lanphier Center for Mathematics and Computer Science, Choate Rosemary Hall

Wallingford, Conn.

Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects

Landscape Architect: Ryan Associates

Builder: Newfield Construction

Manufacturer: Glen-Gery Corp.

Mason Contractor: F. Monarca Masonry

 

Health Care

Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls

Cannon Falls, Minn.

Architect: BWBR

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: J & K Masonry

Additional Credits: Boldt Construction (Contractor); Ericksen Road and Associates (Structural Engineer); Dunham Associates (MEP Engineers); SRF Consulting (Civil and Landscape Engineers)

 

Houses of Worship

Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Westerville, Ohio

Architect: David B. Meleca Architects LLC

Builder: Corna Kokosing

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: International Masonry Inc.

 

Municipal/Government

Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building

Roxbury, Mass.

Architect: Mecanoo Architecten and Sasaki Associates Inc.

Builder: Shawmut Design and Construction

Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Co.

Distributor: Spaulding Brick Company, Inc.

Mason Contractor: Grande Masonry, LLC

 

Paving & Landscape Architecture

Converse College Johnson Plaza

Spartanburg, S.C.

Architect: SeamonWhiteside

Landscape Architect: SeamonWhiteside

Builder: Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and Landscaping

Manufacturer: Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.

Mason Contractor: Roebuck Wholesale Nursery and Landscaping

 

Residential (Multi-Family)

Creston Avenue Residence

Bronx, N.Y.

Architect: Magnusson Architecture and Planning, PC

Landscape Architect: Terrain-NYC

Builder: Sisca Northeast

Mason Contractor: BTF Construction LLC

 

Residential (Single-Family)

Naylor Court Stables Townhomes

Washington, D.C.

Architect: GPS Designs

Builder: Opal LLC

Manufacturer: General Shale, Inc.

Mason Contractor: M V & Son Masonry

 

GOLD

Commercial

Crestview Retail

Landover, Md.

Architect: Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS

Landscape Architect: Loiederman Soltesz Associates, Inc.

Builder: Eichberg Construction

Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Co.

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: Wellls & Associates

 

Market Square South

Conway, Ark.

Architect: Polk Stanley Wilcox

Builder: Nabholz Construction

Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Co.

Manufacturer: Carolina Ceramics Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: Dunaway Masonry Inc.

 

Educational (Higher Education)

Old Town School of Folk Music

Chicago, Ill.

Architect: VOA Associates Inc.

Builder: Bulley & Andrews

Manufacturer: Endicott Clay Products Co.

Mason Contractor: A. Horn Inc

 

Education (K-12)

Westbrook Elementary School

Bethesda, Md.

Architect: Muse Architects

Builder: Hess Construction

Manufacturer: Redland Brick Inc.

Mason Contractor: Karon Masonry of Maryland, Inc.

 

Health Care  

Springfield Clinic First North Campus Memorial Medical Center

Springfield, Ill.

Architect: BSA LifeStructures

Landscape Architect: Massie, Massie & Associates

Builder: Harold O’Shea Builders

Manufacturer: Glen-Gery Corp.

Mason Contractor: Moyle Masonry, LLC

Additional Credits: Illini Precast, LLC

Houses of Worship

Lenoir Rhyne Chapel

Hickory, N.C.

Architect: Clark Patterson Lee

Manufacturer: Statesville Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: Master Masonry

 

Municipal/Government  

Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Architect: Solum Lang Architects

Landscape Architect: Lee Design Group

Builder: Miron Construction Co., Inc.

Manufacturer: Glen-Gery Corp.

Mason Contractor: Seedorff Masonry, Inc.

Additional Credits: Fire Station Consultant: Lemay Erickson Willcox Architects

 

Paving and Landscape Architecture

Downers Grove Residence

Downers Grove, Ill.

Architect: Bruss Landscaping, Inc. Design Build

Manufacturer: Whitacre Greer Co.

Mason Contractor: Bruss Landscaping Inc.

 

Kent State University Esplanade

Kent, Ohio

Architect: The Collaborative

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Distributor: W.L. Tucker Supply Co.

Mason Contractor: Gator Construction

 

Residential (Multi-Family)

Bainbridge Bethesda

Bethesda, Md.

Architect: SK+I Architecture

Landscape Architect: Parker Rodriguez

Builder: Turner Construction

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Distributor: Potomac Valley Brick & Supply Co.

Mason Contractor: Baltimore Masonry

 

Harlem River Point

New York, N.Y.

Architect: GF55 Partners

Manufacturer: The Belden Brick Co.

Mason Contractor: Chatsworth Builders

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