Masonry Design Magazine

American Treasure: Valparaiso’s Grand Gardner Hotel

Words: Cass Stern

A 125-year-old school building in Valparaiso, Indiana, is getting a second life, and much of the credit goes to the masonry that has been standing there since 1899. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an adaptive reuse project centered on the former Gardner Schoo

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American Treasure: Valparaiso’s Grand Gardner Hotel

Features

Fall Conversations That Set the Stage for Spring Projects
Words: Chad Riley

Why early planning helps masons deliver smoother installs, stronger customer relationships and lasting results A successful masonry installation often takes shape long before the first material arrives on the jobsite. For projects slated to begin or ramp

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Hines Market Square, now known as Aris Market Square, is a mixed-use, multifamily development located in downtown Houston. The architect on this project, Ziegler Cooper, is known for reshaping the urban landscape. In keeping with their vision, the buildin
Hines Market Square
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Every mason contractor has encountered it, or will. A replacement brick arrives from a different production run. A cast stone repair patch or perhaps a darker panel stands out against the surrounding installation. Mortar color varies unexpectedly. A clea
Brick Staining Dos and Don'ts: Managing Modern and Historic Masonry Construction
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