George W. Bush Presidential Center
Architect: Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Masonry Contractor: Dee Brown
“The brick and Texas “Cordova” Cream limestone building complement the historic American Georgian character of the Southern Methodist University campus which it adjoins”, according to the George W. Bush Presidential Center, designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects | Architect Magazine
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Health Learning Building
Architect: Page
Masonry Contractor: CW Oates Masonry
“Walls in solid Armadillo “Cordova” Cream Texas limestone — the same stone used on all UT buildings for 80 years — get a new treatment here. Page worked with Continental Cut Stone in Florence, Texas, to create unique trape¬zoid-shaped stones — more than 10,000 of them — using an automated milling machine purchased by the contractor specifically for this job.´’, according to The Texas Architect article, Collective Learning, dated Jan. 2, 2017
Austin Central Library
Designed by renowned regional architecture firm Lake|Flato, along with national design firm Shepley Bulfinch, the 198,000-square-foot building represents a significant moment in the creation of Austin’s civic community space. Stated in the Austin Curbed article, “The structure connects beautifully with its surroundings from both indoor and outdoor spaces, and its design is a perfect example of the kind of ‘Central Texas modernism’ that made Lake|Flato’s reputation as well as one that is completely apt for its specific site.” Built with Lueders Roughback wall cladding, the project reflects the versatility of this material. This landmark showcases its strength, sustainability, and timeless architectural appeal.
Stone Type: Lueders Limestone Roughback
Architect: Lake | Flato and Shepley Bulfinch
General Contractor: Hensel Phelps
Awards:
2020 AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Award
2018 ULI Austin Best Project Design Award
2018 Top Innovator Award from Urban Libraries Council
JW Marriott – Austin, Texas
Nestled into the center of downtown Austin is a little bit of Texas Hill country. Architect firm, HKS, explains in an article found here: JW Marriott Austin | HKS Architects the design intent was to bring the natural surroundings of “rugged Austin Landscape” to this project using Texas Limestone, Cordova Cream, and other materials into “the urban environment.
Award: 2016 Texas Society of Architects Design Award
Architect: HKS
Contractor: Brazos Masonry
Charles Schwab Headquarters – Westlake Texas
A “modern ranch”, Says Glenn Cooper of Charles Schwab. Original Dallas Morning News Article found in the Westlake Texas Archive Article 1704. “Designed by Dallas architect Corgan, Schwab’s new buildings have wide stretches of glass, sloping roofs and balconies, and use polished wood and rough stone on both the inside and exteriors. Mesquite wood and Texas (Cordova Cream Limestone from Continental Cut Stone) were used in some areas.
Architect: Corgan
Mason Contractor: Dee Brown
Stone Type: Cordova Cream
Junior League of Austin – Austin, Texas
Facing Austin’s Bull Creek, this 56,237 sq. ft. design takes advantage of the natural slope of the land, the building is nestled into the natural limestone valley. Sustainable materials and energy efficient design allow the building to comply with Austin Energy’s Green Building Program according the General Contractor Beck’s project page found here.
Architect: STG
General Contractor: Beck
Mason Contractor: C.W. Oates Masonry
Stone Type: Lueders
PGA – HQ – Frisco Texas
Overcoming the Covid Supply Chain Challenges, the PGA HQ masterfully was guided by Brazos Masonry and Adolfson & Peterson for the right execution. Per the project page for Page Architects, found here, they worked within the local context and climate as well as utilizing appropriate building materials that helps to create a unique and iconic facility. The use of stone, for example, is important in creating identity, and its implementation is honest, while at the same time efficient and economical. Utilizing stone that is quarried regionally and is of a robust depth both improves the building’s energy performance as well as creates the character of Texas architecture.
Architect: Page Southerland Page
General Contractor Adolfson & Peterson Construction
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry
Stone Type: Lueders Roughback
Austin State Hospital – Austin Texas
A unique privilege to join as a material provider to one of the most cherished projects in the healthcare world. Per the Page project description found here, “the Austin State Hospital project unfolded, layers of history were uncovered. The hospital once served as a working farm, complete with physician residences. Staff and patients alike tended to animals, crops, and the campus. More than 12,000 artifacts were discovered on the grounds, some of which — an antique sewing machine, art deco sign, images, lots of buttons.”
Architect: Page Southerland Page
General Contractor: Turner Construction
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry
Stone Type: Cordova Cream Limestone in smooth and splitface.