Happy Holidays!

Words: Bronzella Cleveland

On behalf of everyone at Masonry Design and Lionheart Publishing, I wish you a joyous holiday season. We thank you for being a part of our community and for sharing your projects and stories with us.

We look forward to sharing even more with you next year, and we hope your businesses continue to grow and thrive.

Happy holidays! Until next year ...

Argo Community High School Performing Arts Center

July 2026

Argo Community High School is located in Summit, Illinois, just southwest of Chicago’s Midway Airport. In 2016, the Argo Community High School Board of Education and the school’s administration undertook the construction of a new performing

John Cicciarelli

Case Study

Masonry as the Standard: Delivering Strength, Durability, and Permanence at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs

July 2026

The replacement of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs serves as a clear example of masonry’s ability to deliver long-term durability, structural integrity, and architectural permanence in worship facility construction. Following the tragic events

Anton Shadrock

Case Study

Designing Masonry Openings Without Compromising Aesthetics

July 2026

One of masonry's greatest strengths is its ability to create visually striking architecture. From arches and deep reveals to decorative brick detailing, masonry provides texture, depth, and character that continue to inspire architects today. As buildin

Erica Oliveraz

MAP Partner

Restoring the Breath of the Building: The Life-Saving Science Behind Historic Masonry Repairs

July 2026

When I first set out to become a historic preservation and restoration mason, I imagined that most of my trade would involve repairing the effects of old age. Instead, 99 percent of my work is attempting to stabilize and reverse damage caused by recent an

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