Regional and Provincial award categories
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Award Categories
The Architectural Design Award (Regional) celebrates projects that prominently feature masonry in their design, highlighting its aesthetic and structural contributions. The award has five subcategories:
The Structural Design Award (Regional) honours projects where masonry serves as the primary structural element of the building. This award highlights the innovative use of masonry in creating safe, durable, and efficient structures. The category includes four subcategories:
- Schools (Elementary and high schools)
- Commercial (Offices, plazas, hotels, etc.)
- Institutional (universities, hospitals, government buildings, etc.)
- Residential Multi-Storey (3+ storeys)
- Single family (Low-rise)
- Schools (Elementary and high schools)
- Commercial (Offices, plazas, hotels, etc.)
- Institutional (Universities, hospitals, government buildings, etc.)
- Residential Multi-Storey (3+ storeys)
The Restoration Design Award (Regional) recognizes excellence in the restoration of masonry structures, celebrating projects that skillfully preserve, repair, and revitalize historic or aging buildings while maintaining their architectural integrity.
New Architectural Design Category: Thin Stone Veneer Adhered by Mortar (Provincial Level Only)
This new category recognizes projects that prominently feature thin stone veneer adhered by mortar as a key element in the building’s aesthetic design. It celebrates the use of this innovative technique to enhance the visual appeal and character of architectural structures.
The Revitalization Design Award honours a masonry building that has been creatively re-purposed for a new use, preserving its historical or architectural value while adapting it to meet modern needs. This award celebrates the innovative transformation of existing structures into vibrant, functional spaces.
The Sustainable Building Design Award recognizes the role of masonry in environmentally conscious design. This award highlights projects that effectively use masonry to enhance sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance in building construction.
The Industrial Design Award celebrates innovation, quality, and design in new or refurbished industrial projects that are predominantly constructed using masonry. Eligible projects must have at least 80% of the industrial work scope completed within Ontario.
The Artistic/Commemorative Design Award recognizes the creative use of masonry in structures beyond traditional buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, monuments, walls, fireplaces, and follies, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship of masonry in unique and commemorative forms.
Your first step should be to download the Entry Guide that will take you through the entire process and define the categories, regions, and submission requirements. You must create an account.