Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Announces 2024 Excellence in Masonry Award Winning Projects

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance announces the winning projects for the 2024 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 the utilization of masonry. The 2024 Excellence in Masonry Awards were honored during AIA Wisconsin’s Conference in Milwaukee. The winning commercial projects are listed below.

Best of Show and Excellence in Clay Masonry

O'Brien Hall - Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
General Contractor: J.H. Findorff & Son
Masonry Contractor: KMI Construction LLC
Designer: Matthew Kella and John Collier - BNIM
WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corp. and SPEC MIX

Excellence in Concrete Masonry

ProHealth Care
Waukesha, Wisconsin
General and Masonry Contractor: JP Cullen
Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects
WMA Producer/Supplier: Northfield Block and SPEC MIX

Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry

Camp Vista Chapel
Campbellsport, Wisconsin
General and Masonry Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction
Designer: Excel Engineering
WMA Producer/Suppler: County Materials Corp. and SPEC MIX

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Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Announces 2024 Excellence in Masonry Award Winning Projects

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