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MIW Announces Excellence in Masonry Award Winners

Words: Francine AbramoffThe Masonry Institute of Washington (MIW) announced the winners for its Excellence in Masonry awards program. This year, the statewide competition featured more than 70 projects, which were judged on basis of displaying “Excellence” in design, constructability and workmanship.

The MIW says these projects now are being forwarded for national awards, solidifying the Northwest as one of the most innovative, creative and best craft representations of masonry anywhere in the country.

The following are the top winners in each of the categories:

People’s Choice Award


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Uptown Gig Harbor

Architect: HHJ Architects
Mason Contractor: Keystone Masonry


Judge’s Choice Award


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Washington Square

Architect: Collins Woerman
Mason Contractor: Fairweather Masonry


Commercial under $250,000


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Clarius Building

Architect: McGranahan Architects
Mason Contractor: Keystone Masonry


Commercial from $250,000 to $1 million


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Columbia City Lives Above

Architect: Arellano/Christofides Architects
Mason Contractor: Wards Masonry


Commercial over $1 million


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Washington Square

Architect: Collins Woerman
Mason Contractor: Fairweather Masonry


Government/Institutional


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Wenatchee Valley College

Architect: Integrus Architects, PS
Mason Contractor: JEI Masonry


Residential


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Selah Residence

Architect: Stuart Silk Architects
Mason Contractor: Aden Masonry


Restoration


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Lincoln High School

Architect: DLR Group
Mason Contractor: Keystone Masonry

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