Edmonton’s renowned Brewery District proudly showcases two distinct styles of brick. Glen-Gery’s Brick, formerly known as Sioux City Brick, elegantly adorns the district with its striking Dunes Grey hue. Complementing this choice is the exceptional craftsmanship of Endicott Brick’s Manganese Ironspot, adding an exquisite touch to the district’s architectural landscape.
ONPA Architects designed the Edmonton New Remand Centre (ENRC) as a replacement for the aging and overpopulated downtown Edmonton Remand Centre. The new facility which opened in the summer of 2013 includes 5 general population pods, 1 segregation pod, and 1 medical/mental health pod. Total population capacity will be 1,947 inmates, with the possibility of another 3 additional pods and another 864 inmates in the future. The facility will also integrate 48 technically advanced video court booths and sophisticated security hardware systems.
Scorpio Masonry was the successful masonry contractor for the project. The masonry contract was one of the biggest in Western Canada in many years and involved an over four year commitment from Scorpio. ONPA Architects chose Endicott Clay Products, Manganese Ironspot, Velour brick in a Utility size. The brick was selected because of its unique colour and contrast to the steel panel and concrete elements of the design. 135 Degree dogleg corner shapes were also utilized to complete the walls that anchor each pod. Continental Cast Stone in colour 1104 Buff was used for architectural pre-cast elements throughout the buildings. The main entry to the new facility features a curving and sloping brick and cast stone wall which provides a very dramatic and interesting façade which belies the very functional nature of the complex behind.
Dialog Architecture selected Sioux City Brick’s Badlands colour in a smooth texture as the feature finish for the podium of the new J22 Development project. The brick was selected for its subtle variegation and medium brown tone. To compliment the brick a dark custom colour from Continental Cast Stone was chosen for the base stone, sills and accents. The podium features bold forms with deep dramatic penetrations and angles. The result is an elegant and timeless design that has a welcoming presence on the street and will serve as a benchmark for the continuing changes to the streetscape of west Jasper Avenue.
The project was constructed in 2 phases. Phase 1 (west podium) was completed in the summer of 2013 with Phase 2 (east podium & tower) completing in the fall of 2015. Scorpio Masonry was contracted to do the masonry for both phases.
This European inspired project showcases what Continental Cast Stone can be when combined with full brick units. The Shops at Boudreau aims to attract boutique-style retailers to the corner once occupied by Holes Greenhouses & Garden in St. Albert. They include everything from high end boutiques, to retail and professional services, offices, restaurants and cafes. Covering 5.3 acres, this development comprised of one two storey building and two once storey buildings has a combined retail space over 40,000 sq ft and over 15,000 sq ft of office space with underground heating.
Utilizing 3 different colors and styles of Sioux City Brick along side of Continental Cast Stone color 1101, the cast stone stands proud of the brick, welcoming shoppers to stroll and view the various boutique shops within the center. With a center courtyard and fireplace featuring brick and cast stone gives honor to the tradition and heritage of this site for a relaxed shopping experience.
Our client initially requested an all brick exterior but due to the large footprint and architectural details the option of using full bed natural stone emphasized the entryway and window gables. Cast Stone window sills were used throughout along with a brick course around the windows. Stone was used on the back wall of the covered deck and incorporated three custom medallions created by the mason. The overall pleasing design fits well within this established community.
On this private residence, the owner was looking for a clean line natural stone product to compliment the cedar wood used on their home. After discussions of various materials, they decided to use the Indiana Limestone Berkshire in a single height thin veneer. The Berkshire line is a split face natural limestone available in full color blend, grey and buff. The owners chose the buff color to compliment the red cedar and black trims. With a height of 10.5” and lengths ranging from 40 to 48”, the stone shows a monolithic feel from a thin natural stone material.
Indiana limestone is one of the oldest building materials in North America, with almost every major government building in the continental USA using this stone. From grey or buff to full color blend this natural stone has a slight sparkle in the sunlight. With natural split face or a smooth face finish, Indiana Limestone Company creates works of art. The owners are very proud of the final product and design used to create their new home.
The south building of Southpark Centre which hold down a prominent location between Calgary Trail and Gateway Blvd. underwent extensive renovations in 2015 after the departure of one of its major anchor tenants. Edmonton’s first Whole Foods grocery store was intended to occupy the renovated space that was formerly a Canadian Tire. Additional buildings in the same style have subsequently been added to the east side of the Southpark Centre site.
This project was designed by Dialog Architecture and utilizes a modular size (3-5/8”D x 2-1/4” H x 7-5/8”L) brick from Sioux City Brick. Dialog selected a variegated red colour called Napa Valley in a velour texture as the main building colour with large accent areas of Sioux City Brick, Ebonite, Velour. A stack bond pattern was used exclusively on both brick colours which lends a contemporary feel to the brick elements. Wood accents were also added to provide a warm contrast to both the red and black brick. Cast stone from Continental Cast Stone in colour 1102 Natural Stone is the base stone around the perimeter of the building and is used as an accent sill. Prestige Masonry Inc. completed this project over the winter of 2015-16 and did an admirable job executing the difficult stack bond pattern under heating and hoarding conditions.
Pockar Masonry is located in Pockar Park, in the Greenview Industrial area of N.E. Calgary. Their present location has expanded to include over 20,000 sq. ft. of office, shop, & yard. They are extremely proud of their on-site architectural precast and mortar plant, concrete mixer truck and state of the art equipment which allows them to provide excellent quality product in a timely manner. Pockar Masonry has been involved in the masonry business in Calgary since 1955 and is a second generation full service masonry firm.
Sioux City Brick was established in 1913 and stands among the select few quality brick companies that are true architectural brick manufacturers. As a family-owned manufacturer, they are nimble and specialized, bringing expertise to your project. Sioux City Brick contribute to a quality custom project by offering custom made shapes, multiple sizes and an exceptional color and texture pallet.
Ideally situated in Calgary’s bustling community of Bridgeland, McPherson Place is literally steps away from some of the city’s finest hotspots for dining, shopping and outdoor recreation. Nature lovers will enjoy the surrounding McDougall Park and St Patrick Island just across the Zoo Road bridge. Getting around is stress-free with easy access to Memorial Drive, Edmonton Trail and the Bridgeland/Memorial Station C-Train. For those who prefer travelling on foot, the downtown core, Calgary Zoo and Bow River parks and pathways and are all within walking distance.
This custom built residential home in south Edmonton utilized the smaller ledgestone profile of the Boulder Creek Long Island Stak for a crisp, clean line of stone material.The Long Island Stak comes in 7 colors from a black/brown mix to pure white.The Long Island Stak is a panel style dry stack material and comes with a 30 year manufactures warranty. This newer style from Boulder Creek is rapidly becoming the new “fit” for manufactured stone materials and has a durable and natural stone finish.
Brick Smiths are a family owned and operated masonry company that services Edmonton and area. Certified masons, brothers Mike, Andrew and Jake, ensure the material is installed correctly and to code. From natural stone, manufactured stone, brick and block or combination, this company has set the standard for others to excel to. Quality work, quality staff along with quality materials ensures that Brick Smiths meet and exceed customer expectations.
Boulder Creek Stone Products are produced in Harris, MN and they have been producing high quality manufactured stone for the past 35 years. Boulder Creek Stone is a green manufacturer and recycle all materials utilized in the manufacturing process. With over 189 styles and colors available, Boulder Creek Stone Products is sure to have a product that fits your project.
With the ongoing construction of the LRT system in Edmonton, the Kingsway Legion was forced to move locations to make way for the north line expansion. Thus, the Kingsway Legion is now located on the west side of Manning Freeway. The Kingsway Legion will be a new home for our veterans providing open air spaces and a large banquet room. The Kingsway Legion will attract new and old to this outstanding project.
Boulder Creek Stone Products, Western Ledge Stak, Lasino, Manufactured Stone was used on this project along with Tivoli sills and trim units. This durable stone material comes with a 30 year guarantee, is produced in Minnesota USA, so they understand our weather and the durability required of the material. Boulder Creek has a large selection of stone to choose from and will consider custom colors for larger project requirements. As their tag line reads “Designed by Nature, Perfected by Boulder Creek” their stone material is one of the best within the industry. Stop by our showroom and see the great selection of stone materials available for your upcoming projects.