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Concrete Masonry Design Awards
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Background
The
Concrete Masonry Design Awards Program recognizes
and encourages outstanding architectural design that
incorporates the use of concrete masonry.
The program also recognizes the Designers, Builders, Structural Engineering
Firms, Concrete Masonry Suppliers, and project Owners. This program is
sponsored by the Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada
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Eligibility
Projects
must be located in California or Nevada and constructed
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completed within the last five years to
be eligible. Projects must be submitted
by the architect of record. All new
built projects must incorporate a
minimum of 30% concrete masonry
units as load bearing, infill, or veneer
materials to be eligible for this
awards program. Projects may be
either a single structure or a group
of related structures, including parks,
plazas and monuments.
Not eligible are projects constructed
of clay brick (may be used as veneer),
brick block (may be used as veneer),
tilt-up, or precast panels simulating
concrete masonry units. |
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Awards
A single
outstanding project in each category
may be selected
as a Grand Award winner by the
Jury to receive the Concrete
Masonry Award Sculpture designed
by Sacramento designer, Michael Dunlavey. At the discretion of the Jury,
two additional distinguished projects may be recognized; one with an Honor
Award and one with a Merit Award. In addition to the traditional awards, the
Sustainable Design Award could be presented to a project from any category;
and a project can win both a Design Award and a Sustainable Design Award.
All awards will be presented the evening of Friday, September 23, 2011, at
The Island Hotel, Newport Beach, California. All eligible projects, winning or
non-winning, may be submitted to the National Concrete Masonry Association
Design Awards of Excellence 2011 competition.
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Entry Fee
Each
project entered in the Concrete Masonry Design Awards
Program must be accompanied by a non-refundable $150
entry fee. The fee should be included
with the Request for Entry Form and should be post marked, ordered on line,
or faxed with credit card information no later than March 31, 2011.
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Entry Format
All
entry materials must be contained in the binder
provided by CMACN. Categories for submittal must
be clearly stated and chosen from one of
the following:
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Commercial |
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Education |
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Public/Civic |
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Residential |
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Retail |
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Sustainable |
*All projects submitted
are eligible for the Sustainable Design Award in
addition to one other category. Additional completed form required.
The material
requested in the binder and on a CD consists of a 300 maximum-word project description
outlining the unique and distinguishing
factors or advancements/resolutions, etc. of the project. Any “green”
or sustainable features should be stated, but explained in greater detail
on the Sustainable Design Award Submittal Form. Clearly explain the
selection/use of concrete masonry units for the project. If submitting for
a Sustainable Design Award, provide in 300 words or less, a detailed explanation
of the sustainable design strategies utilized in the design of this project .
Specify LEED or CHPS qualifying ratings achieved by this project. Include all
descriptive
data in Word format on the photo CD.
Include a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 high-quality
color digital project photos and digital site and floor plans (JPGs) on a Windows
XP compatible CD.
All images must have a minimum print quality of 300 dpi at 5”x 7”. Include in
the binder pages 8” x 10” or 8.5” x 11” color copies of the same photos, site plan
and floor plan(s) that are on the CD. All photographs submitted must include
a signed release form that has been placed in the sealed envelope. Entrant
must provide clear rights to photos, and plans for incorporation into CMACN,
AIACC and NCMA competitions
and future publications. Entrants
are responsible for any royalties or
copyright photography fees. Entrants
must have the owner’s approval to
submit the project(s) for this and any
stated future uses.
Of the 8 minimum required photos,
include a photo of each exposed
side of the building or project
environment. One additional photo
showing the context of each exposed
side of the building. For a group of
buildings, include one photo, which
sufficiently illustrates the completed
project, including its relationship
to its environment. A minimum of
two photos are required to show
the interior aspects of the building. If concrete masonry is a primarily interior
building material, supply images to illustrate the product’s use. Include
digital
and printed image of the site plan and floor plan(s).
Binders and all binder materials become the property
of CMACN and will
not be returned unless a written request is submitted along with the binder.
A 20” x 20” photo board for each project entered must be provided by the
submitting architect as outlined in the specifications on the “Photo Board for
Concrete Masonry Design Award Entries” sheet. It must be submitted at the
same time as the completed binder. Photo boards of all entries become the
property of CMACN and will not be returned to the submitting architect. |
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Calendar
Closing date for postmark
of request for CMACN binders:
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March 31, 2011 |
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Closing date for postmark
of CMACN submittals:
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April 30, 2011 |
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CMACN Jury deliberations: |
June 3, 2011 |
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Concrete Masonry Design Awards Banquet:
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September 23, 2011 |
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Deadline for Submittal Binder
Requests is March 31, 2011 |
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the
2011 Design awards
Registration deadline has past.
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The
concrete masonry association of California and Nevada (CMACN),
a non profit professional organization established in October 1977, committed
to strengthening the masonry industry in California and Nevada.
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