Summer 2015: Table of Contents

Words: Dan Kamys
Masonry Design Summer 2015 Issue
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Summer 2015:

Table of Contents

features

Design Trends
Buzzworthy Design
There’s a new architectural gem in Lexington, Ky., that is getting national attention. The Apiary is a catering company and 15,500-square-foot event space on Jefferson Street in the so-called “Horse Capital of the World’s” emerging restaurant district.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Materials
Museum of Prairiefire
A new stone panel installation system is just one highlight of a new museum in Kansas.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

Technology
Winter Is Coming
Conducting an annual fall building inspection will help to identify potential maintenance issues before they become problematic and lead to costly repairs.
By Bob Gender

Design Trends
BIM for Masonry Releases New Roadmap
By all accounts, the BIM for Masonry (BIM-M) Initiative is moving at an ever-increasing pace.
By David T. Biggs, P.E., S.E.

Project Spotlight
Rijksarchief in Bruges
In the center of Bruges, among the medieval churches, old-world homes, and Brick Gothic structures, sits a modern, new building that blends beautifully with its surroundings and is changing attitudes toward new construction in Bruges.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite

columns & departments

From the Editor
Supplies

2024 Architectural Awards: Excellence In Masonry Winners

The Masonry Advisory Council held the 2024 Excellence in Masonry Awards on Saturday, October 26th at 167 Green St., Chicago, Illinois. Honoring 80 projects from over the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area. The Awards program celebrates outstanding ar

NSI and ISFA Announce Silica Exposure Literature Review

NSI and ISFA are proud to present a literature review that summarizes the growing library of studies related to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) exposure. Completed by Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the study covers 34 publications and d

La Maison Franchère: How Masonry Turns Functional Buildings Into Timeless Beauty

La Maison Franchère, or the Franchers’ House, stands as a notable relic of stone architecture in Saint-Mathies, a small Quebec town on the edge of the Richelieu River. Unlike the neighboring homes, this towering, two-and-a-half-story mansion immediately c

MASONRY STRONG Podcast Episode 5 Recap: Zach Everett

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Masonry Strong podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Zach Everett, sharing his journey and experiences in the world of safety within the masonry industry. From humble beginnings to becoming a vital

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