RMMI Applauds Award-Winning Masonry Architects who Turn Humble Materials into Works of Art
Denver, CO (2001) - The Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute created its Steve Dach Architectural Excellence Awards (now known as the Masterworks in Masonry Awards) in 1992 to showcase the best in commercial, residential and landscape masonry architecture throughout Colorado. Named in memory of Steve Dach, an esteemed masonry contractor and craftsman, this biennial program focuses the spotlight on the power of collaboration among visionary owners, talented architects and the skilled teams of professionals who support them.
The outstanding firms featured here have won two or more major awards in this competition since its inception. In every way, their work represents the very best of Colorado’s urban and mountain architecture. Their winning projects have ranged from the affordable to the monumental, but they have all had two things in common – great design and a thorough understanding of natural building materials.
Thornton Middle School - Thornton, Colorado
Photographer: Thorney Lieberman
Klipp Colussy Jenks DuBois Architects PC
Denver
(303) 893-1990 | www.kcjd.com
Juror’s Comment:
“These architects really understand school design. They know how to play with masonry to create a series of beautiful building elements that break the huge mass of a traditional school into a work of architecture that is very nicely sculptured.”
Snowmass Land Company Corporate Headquarters - Snowmass Village, Colorado
Photographer: Wayne Thom
Bill Poss and Associates
Aspen
(970) 925-4755 | www.billposs.com
Juror’s Comment:
“This architect takes advantage of the inherent and simple use of masonry in a most dramatic and contemporary way.”
Private Residence, Aspen
Photographer: Larry Yaw
Cottle Graybeal Yaw Architects
Basalt,
Avon & Telluride
(970) 927-4925 | www.cgyarchitects.com
Juror’s Comment:
“No doubt about it, these guys are the ‘rock stars’ of stone architecture. They understand the true nature of masonry and have created a showcase for exceptional design and craftsmanship.”
15th & Pearl Parking Structure - Boulder, Colorado
Photographer: Ed Lacasse
RNL Design
Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles
(303) 295-1717 | www.rnldesign.com
Juror’s Comment:
“Here’s an example of how a talented architect can take a contemporary design language, overlay it on the historic fabric of the city, pick up the scale, and pick up the colors and materials. The result is a masonry project that’s completely harmonious and feels like it’s been here forever. Great work!”
Private Residence/Guest Villa - Englewood, Colorado
Photographer: Greg Hursley
OZ Architecture
Denver, Boulder and Dillon
(303) 861-5704 | www.ozarch.com
Juror’s Comment:
“Really good masonry architects like OZ don’t fall into the trap of thinking about and using masonry in the same old ways – instead, their thorough knowledge of the material frees them to think of these modular components in new and creative ways.”
Holy Family High School, Broomfield
Photographer: Ron Pollard
David Owen Tryba Architects
Denver
(303) 831-4010 | www.dota.com
Juror’s Comment:
“Their work is understated, thoughtful and inspiring, everything a school should be. Simple, humble materials are used so well here. Every turn of the corner presents another beautiful composition.”
SOLAZ – A Residence - Manitou Springs, Colorado
Photographer: Ron Pollard
Elizabeth Wright Ingraham Associates
Colorado Springs
(719) 633-7011 | www.ewrightingraham.com
Juror’s Comment:
“The most successful buildings are those that complement their setting and form a wonderful backdrop for everyday life. This home and studio compound of grey concrete block is unobtrusive, yet beautifully integrated into the texture of the surrounding landscape. It’s a wonderful pavilion, confident and restrained in its design.”
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