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AWARDS


2023 Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston Excellence in Construction
Project: The Shops at Houston Center >>> The Shops at 4 Houston Center, now known as the Highlight at Houston Center, is a four-level...


2023 Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston Excellence in Construction
Project: College Station City Hall >>>The design of the new College Station City Hall was inspired by the city’s origin as train station...


2023 Natural Stone Institute Pinnacle Award of Excellence - Commercial Interior
Project: Block 58 Office Building ("Texas Tower") >>> Texas Tower is the latest addition to the downtown Houston skyline. The design...


2023 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Excellence Award: Educational Facility (K-12) Craftsmanship
Project: Gregory-Portland ISD New Middle School >>> Gregory-Portland Middle School is one of the marquis educational facilities in a rapidly developing area of the Gulf Coast. The modern building exhibits masonry in a good light by showcasing how different masonry colors, materials, patterns, and depths can positively affect the visual appeal of a building. The exterior façade consists of two colors of brick that complement each other in the different accents built into the d


2023 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Award Hardscape/Landscape
Project: Travis Fields Reconstruction - Bryan Midtown Park >>> Developed as a part of the “Bryan Midtown Park” master plan by the city of Bryan, Travis Fields serves as a little league center for both baseball and softball in central Texas. This project is a complete reconstruction of the fields that once occupied the site. The new park consists of three ball fields, eight full size batting cages, covered viewing areas, restrooms, a concession stand and a playground. The


2023 Texas Masonry Council Golden Trowel Honorable Mention Award Hardscape/Landscape
Project: Travis Fields Reconstruction - Bryan Midtown Park >>> Developed as a part of the “Bryan Midtown Park” master plan by the city of Bryan, Travis Fields serves as a little league center for both baseball and softball in central Texas. This project is a complete reconstruction of the fields that once occupied the site. The new park consists of three ball fields, eight full size batting cages, covered viewing areas, restrooms, a concession stand and a playground. The


2023 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Honor Award: Residential (Multi-Family)
Project: Upper Kirby Senior Living >>> Upper Kirby, now known as MorningStar Senior Living, is a distinguished 6-story senior living complex located on the south end of Houston’s River Oaks District. The vision for this project was to provide building that resembles a luxury apartment building rather than one that resembles a hospital. Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. (CMS) supplied and installed the material on the façade of this modern building. Notable features include al


2023 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Excellence Award - Residential (Multi-Family)
Project: Gables Westcreek (The Crimson) >>> Gables Westcreek, now known as Crimson, is a high end 14-story apartment building showcased in an upscale and trendy area off of 610 just outside of the Galleria. The majority of the building is clad in masonry and also includes CMU back-up at parapets. It’s imposing size, location, and unique shape of this project shows off what masonry can do to affect the appearance of residential construction. A stroll around the 83,000 SF b


2023 Golden Trowel Excellence Award: Government/Institution Craftsmanship
Project: College Station City Hall >>>The design of the new College Station City Hall was inspired by the city’s origin as train station which led to the area being chosen as the location for the first public college in Texas, known today as Texas A&M University. Situated far back from the street, the building itself is deceptively large. The three-story building has masonry reaching 50’ tall with a four sided 77’ tall masonry clad clock tower. The materials that were supp


2023 Texas Masonry Council Golden Trowel Excellence Award: Government/Institution Craftsmanship
Project: College Station City Hall >>>The design of the new College Station City Hall was inspired by the city’s origin as train station which led to the area being chosen as the location for the first public college in Texas, known today as Texas A&M University. Situated far back from the street, the building itself is deceptively large. The three-story building has masonry reaching 50’ tall with a four sided 77’ tall masonry clad clock tower. The materials that were supp


2022 Associated Builders and Contractors - Houston Excellence in Construction Merit Award - Finish Interior
Project: Block 58 Office Building ("Texas Tower") >>> Texas Tower is the latest addition to the downtown Houston skyline. The design Architect, Pelli Clarke Pelli, designed the 47-story, 1.2 million square foot structure from the inside out. The goal was to give the owner, Hines Development, and the future tenants, the next generation of office space. This magnificent building is now the new worldwide headquarters for Hines Development, as well as many other significant co


2022 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Excellence Award - Restoration
Project: Granite Cladding Repairs at Chase Tower >>> Designed by I.M. Pei, Chase Tower (formerly known as the Texas Commerce Tower) was completed in 1981 and contains almost 2 million square feet of office building space in downtown Houston. The office tower is clad in Barre Grey granite, stainless steel and gray glass. At 1,002 feet tall, the 75-story building is the tallest building in Texas and noted as being the tallest “5-sided” building in the world. Now forty years o


2022 Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston Golden Trowel Excellence Award - Block
Project: The Revere at River Oaks >>> The Revere is a boutique condominium located in the River Oaks area of Houston. The 9-story development offers 33 residences with refined amenities for those looking for luxury living near the downtown area. The veneer of this rectangular shaped mid-rise building is primarily comprised of oversized burnished block measuring 16” x 24”. Utility brick is utilized on the south elevation with pilasters of burnished units protruding from the f


2022 Natural Stone Institute Pinnacle Award of Excellence - Restoration
Project: Granite Cladding Repairs at Chase Tower >>> Designed by I.M. Pei, Chase Tower (formerly known as the Texas Commerce Tower) was...


2022 Engineering News Record Texas & Louisiana Regional Project Award - Best Specialty Project
Project: Rice University Music and Performing Arts Center ("Brockman Hall for Opera") >>> The new Music and Performing Arts Center...


2022 Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston Excellence in Construction ICE Award
Project: The Revere at River Oaks >>> The Revere is a boutique condominium located in the River Oaks area of Houston. The 9-story...


2022 Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston Excellence in Construction Merit Award
Project: Block 58 Office Building ("Texas Tower") >>> Texas Tower is the latest addition to the downtown Houston skyline. The design...


2022 Associated Builders & Contractors of Houston Excellence in Construction Merit Award
Project: Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Kinder Exhibition Building >>> The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is known as an educational and...


2022 Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Gold Award - Renovation/Restoration
Project: Granite Cladding Repairs at Chase Tower >>> Designed by I.M. Pei, Chase Tower (formerly known as the Texas Commerce Tower) was...


2022 Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Bronze Award - Site Work/Landscaping
Project: Museum of Fine Arts Houston - Kinder Exhibition Building >>> The Museum of Fine Arts Houston is known as an educational and...


2022 Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Gold Award - Site Work/Landscaping & Demo
Project: Houston Botanic Garden >>> The 132-acre Houston Botanic Garden is an urban oasis located on an old municipal golf course in...


2022 Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Silver Award - Exterior Finishes $0-5M
Project: The Revere at River Oaks >>> The Revere is a boutique condominium located in the River Oaks area of Houston. The 9-story...


2022 Associated General Contractors of Houston APEX Silver Award - Exterior Finishes
Project: Rice University Music and Performing Arts Center ("Brockman Hall for Opera") >>> The new Music and Performing Arts Center...


2022 Texas Masonry Council Golden Trowel Award - Outstanding Block Craftsmanship
Project: The Revere at River Oaks >>> The Revere is a boutique condominium located in the River Oaks area of Houston. The 9-story...
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