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The Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience

The Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience — near the heart of the USC’s science and engineering hub and the largest academic building on campus — epitomizes masonry’s architectural brilliance through adaptability and historic grandeur. With construction officially beginning in 2014 and completed in 2017, Michelson Center stands as a proud symbol of the university’s rich legacy.

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Temple City High School’s Masonry Excellence

Temple City needed additional classroom buildings that reflected the school’s longstanding small town feel in a modern and sophisticated setting. Architect LPA Design Studios and masonry contractor Winegardner Masonry, Inc.’s use of brick and CMUs provides both artistic flair and functional benefits to the complex.

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The Albert Robles Center’s Path to LEED® Platinum Certification

The Albert Robles Center (ARC) for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning in Pico Rivera  is a 5.2 acre advanced water treatment facility campus capable of treating up to 14 million gallons of water per day. The masonry construction meets high standards of sustainability, contributing to the building’s distinctive design and its LEED® rating.

Industry Articles

Deep Dive

The Masonry Materials Building California’s Architectural Landscape

Each year, the masonry industry incorporates new materials and technologies to ensure block, brick, and stone remain the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective buildings.

Deep Dive

The New Era of California Masonry: The Industry’s Innovation Boom

Each year, the masonry industry incorporates new materials and technologies to ensure block, brick, and stone remain the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective buildings.

Deep Dive

Building Resilient and Elegant Structures in California’s Challenging Landscapes

Each year, the masonry industry incorporates new materials and technologies to ensure block, brick, and stone remain the best solution for long lasting and cost-effective buildings.

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A New Approach to Urban Living

Christian Dimeling and Dominique Houriet’s Masonry Mastery is Taking On San Diego’s Housing Crisis.

Building the Future with Masonry and Mastery

Uncover Carl Hampson’s unconventional path into architecture, his insights into innovative masonry techniques and advice to young architects ready explore the limitless potential of traditional materials in contemporary designs.

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