“This project utilized modern techniques to recapture ancient Mayan architecture,†said Tamara Christian, Coverings' show director and president of National Trade Productions. “It's a clear demonstration that stone has been a premier building material for thousands of years, both in terms of practicality and aesthetics. The Prism award is a testament to the craftsmanship, sophistication and flair that natural stone can add to any building project.â€
The competition was coordinated by The Marble Institute of America (MIA), the stone industry's leading professional association, and Architectural Record magazine. An independent panel of judges assembled by Architectural Record and MIA evaluated the entries based on creativity in design and excellence in implementation. Judges included: Ron Reed, Westlake Reed & Leskosky; Dick Fleischman, Richard Fleischman & Partners; Stephen J. Bucchieri, Bucchieri Architects; and Jack Alan Bialosky Jr., Bialosky & Partners Architects.