It Makes a Village 2009
Design-build competition results
By Masonry Institute of Virginia
Masonry Institute Inc. held its second Masonry Expo, “It Makes a Village,” at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, Va., April 1 and 2. Participating industries and associations offered a total of 16 seminars that provided technical and best practices information needed to design and build with masonry. The National Concrete Masonry Association, the Brick Industry Association, the MCAA, the Cast Stone Institute, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Concrete Masonry Promotions Council all offered to give seminars in support of this event.
The It Makes a Village contest is a design-build competition. There were 11 teams consisting of architects and masons who collaborated on design, and then built their projects during the two-day event.
“The board of directors, the national associations and our membership showed confidence and courage in these difficult economic times by supporting this effort,” says Masonry Institute Director Joyce Greer. “Many folks put a great deal of their talents and efforts together to make it the best show possible. We all feel it was well worth the efforts.”
The It Makes a Village winners were:
First Place - $2,500
Labyrinth
Mason Contractor: Masonry Design, Inc.Architect: Virginia Tech School of Architecture
Second Place - $1,500
Fire Pit & Waterfall
Mason Contractor: Falls Church ConstructionArchitect: BeeryRio Architects + Interiors
Third Place - $1,000
Play-A-Round
Mason Contractor: Deeben EnterprisesArchitect: R. Hunter Hurt, AIA
Skateboard Ramp
Mason Contractor: United MasonryArchitect: EYP Architecture and Engineering
Park Bench
Mason Contractor: Baltimore MasonryArchitect: Rounds VanDuzer Architects
Four-sided Chimney
Mason Contractor: Genco MasonryArchitect: Esocoff Architects
Brick Pizza Oven
Mason Contractor: Carroll County Career & Technology CenterArchitect: School Drafting Dept.
Skate Park
Mason Contractor: C. S. Monroe Technology CenterArchitect: Hayes Large Architects
Solar Garden
Mason Contractor: L.F. Jennings Inc.Architect: Bignell Watkins Hasser Architects
American Flag
Mason Contractor: Center of Applied Technology-NorthArchitect: School Drafting Dept.
Garden Wall
Mason Contractor: J.D. Long MasonryArchitect: Main Street Architecture
About the Author
The Masonry Institute of Virginia promotes the use of masonry through education, the exchange of information, recognition of noteworthy masonry projects and supporting the owners, architects, contractors and suppliers. For more information, please visit www.masonryinstitute.us.
