Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Announces 2022 Excellence in Masonry Award Winning Projects

MADISON, WI — The Wisconsin Masonry Alliance (WMA) announces the winning projects for the 2022 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 2022 Excellence in Masonry Awards were honored during the AIA Wisconsin's Conference. Winning projects are listed below.

Best of Show

Component Manufacturing Center, Promega Corporation

Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Designers: Ramlow/Stein Architects and SmithGroup

General Contractor: Kraemer Brothers

Masonry Contractor: Kraemer Brothers

WMA Producer/Supplier: County Materials Corporation

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The Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award

Timber Lofts

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Designer: Engberg Anderson Architects

General Contractor: Catalyst Construction

Masonry Contractor: Superior Masonry Builders

WMA Producers/Suppliers: Jireh Brick & Stone and SPEC MIX

Excellence in Clay Masonry

ABC Supply Stadium

Beloit, Wisconsin

Designer: Jones Petrie Rafinski

General Contractor: Corporate Construction

Masonry Contractor: Corner Stone Construction

WMA Producer/Supplier: LYCON, Inc.

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Excellence in Concrete Masonry

The Urbana Apartments

Madison, Wisconsin

Designer: JLA Architects

General Contractor: Stevens Construction

Masonry Contractor: Rural Masonry

WMA Producers/Suppliers: County Materials Corporation and LYCON, Inc.

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Excellence in Natural Stone Masonry

The Huron Building

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Designer: Engberg Anderson Architects

General Contractor: Stevens Construction

Masonry Contractor: Arteaga Construction

WMA Producers/Suppliers: Halquist Stone and SPEC MIX

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Salute to Masonry Projects

The following projects were selected by the judging committee to receive special recognition for their outstanding design and craftsmanship across all masonry categories.

Notre Dame School of De Pere

De Pere, Wisconsin

Designer: Gries Architectural Group

General Contractor: Miron Construction

Masonry Contractor: Miron Construction

WMA Producer/Supplier: SPEC MIX

Silverado North Shore Memory Care

Glendale, Wisconsin

Designer: Eppstein Uhen Architects

General Contractor: Hunzinger Construction

Masonry Contractor: KMI Construction

WMA Producers/Suppliers: Halquist Stone and SPEC MIX

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Oshkosh Corporation Headquarters

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Designers: Performa, Inc. and Eppstein Uhen Architects

General Contractor: Miron Construction

Masonry Contractor: Miron Construction

WMA Producers/Suppliers: Fond du Lac Natural Stone, Northfield/Oldcastle, and SPEC MIX

St. Rita Square

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Designer: AG Architecture

General Contractor: Pepper Construction

Masonry Contractor: Arteaga Construction

WMA Producers/Suppliers: Northfield/Oldcastle and SPEC MIX

Frazer Residence

Waunakee, Wisconsin

Designer: Design Well Interiors

General Contractor: Hart DeNoble Builders

WMA Producers/Supplers: Fond du Lac Natural Stone and Lafarge/Holcim

WMA, the oldest masonry association in the United States, is dedicated to promoting masonry construction in Wisconsin. WMA seeks to maintain a legislative, professional, and community awareness that will in return reward its members, the industry, and the nation.