This year’s Excellence in Hardscape Awards, hosted by the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance, showcased a stunning collection of projects that celebrate innovation, beauty, and sustainability. County Materials congratulates all of the hardscape professionals who were acknowledged in the program and is honored to be recognized as the manufacturer of concrete landscape products for eight of the award winners.
Project of the Year:
Peaceable Hill Residence
More than 7,000 square feet of concrete pavers in a variety of colors and shapes were used to transform this property with a new driveway and pool deck.
Category: Best Pool Deck
Location: Hudson, WI
Contractor: Earthworks Landscape Architects
Front Yard or Entrance Gold:
County Road O Residence
This project used 3,000 SF of concrete pavers to create an outdoor gathering space that accommodates a large family and honors the restored farmstead.
Location: Delevan, WI
Landscape Architect: Medrano’s Landscaping
Contractor: Medrano’s Landscaping
Silver:
Hunters Court Residence
To enhance this residence’s curb appeal in time for the Parade of Homes, the homeowner selected paving stones, landscape units, and oversized steps in distinct colors that complement the neighborhood’s natural landscape.
Location: Hartland, WI
Contractor: Wendland Landscape Services
Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Over 1,000 SF, Co-Gold:
170th Avenue Residence
Featuring more than 1,400 SF of our concrete landscape products, this project connects the front entrance of the home, backyard pool deck and putting green, and seating area in a cohesive design that inspires gathering, recreation, and relaxation.
Location: New Richmond, WI
Contractor: Holm & Olson Landscape Design
Water Feature, Silver:
Main Street Residence
From color selection to integration with other materials, such as natural stone, this residential project showcases the versatility and design capabilities of concrete.
Location: Appleton, WI
Contractor: Great Escapes Hardscaping
Best Overall Wall, Bronze:
County Road O Residence
This backyard renovation used retaining wall units to build a multi-level terrace that connects the front of the home to an upper and lower patio.
Location: Delevan, WI
Landscape Architect: Medrano’s Landscaping
Contractor: Medrano's Landscaping
Best Overall Commercial Landscape Design & Construction Silver:
Inshalla Country Club
This multi-level patio and retaining wall design provides erosion control, offers guests a seating area, and serves as a walkway to the Pro Shop at the entrance of the country club.
Location: Tomahawk, WI
Contractor: Northwoods Landscaping
Bronze:
Will Rose Apartments
Project leaders for this apartment complex specified our concrete masonry units to complement the warm, desert-inspired aesthetic of the building.
Location: Muskego, WI
Contractor: Exterior Plus
Architect: AG Architecture
Engineer: REYN Engineering