Clay pavers from Pine Hall Brick Company were used in award-winning projects in contests sponsored by two industry trade groups: Brick Industry Association and the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association.
A renovation of the 1870s-era Stauffer Mansion in Lancaster, Pennsylvania won the Silver Award for the Paving and Landscaping Category for the Brick Industry Association. The award went to Cobblestone Landscape LLC and owner/designer Donovan Lefever; brick distributor Penn Stone; and manufacturer Pine Hall Brick Company.
Additionally, a walkway project at The Manse took first place in its category at the annual Hardscape North America (HNA) trade show, which is sponsored by the Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association. The Manse was built more than a century ago as a residence for the pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wenonah, New Jersey.
The prize was awarded to contractor Ledden Palimeno and designer Joe Palimeno.
The two projects were both different and similar, says Doug Rose, paver sales manager for Pine Hall Brick Company.
“We were pleased to have been a part of both projects, but the true winners are those who will use and enjoy these products at these two locations,” says Rose. “They’ve invested in a product that will never fade and will keep their good looks for generations.”
HISTORIC CHARACTER
For the 1870s-era Stauffer Mansion in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a renovation using Pine Hall Brick Company clay pavers and a design that kept the building’s historic character in sharp focus brought new life to a well-loved community building.
Although the building has a storied history, its latest iteration wasn’t working well, so some changes needed to be made.
Donated for use as a 16-acre public park, and the mansion itself as the office for the Recreation and Park Planning Department, the entrance was overgrown, deteriorating and confusing.
Enter Cobblestone Landscape LLC, owner and designer Donovan Lefever and more than 3,500 square feet of Cocoa Rumbled clay pavers from Pine Hall Brick Company.
The existing patio and walkways between the mansion and an adjoining carriage house, which is used for recreational programs and classes, was taken up and replaced. Trees and shrubs were replaced, and low-voltage landscape lighting was installed.
Brick was selected in keeping with the historic nature of the property, because it is durable enough to withstand the light vehicular use the site will require, and because the project is in a public park setting with a focus on native plant gardens and natural materials.
Lefever noted that stone walls were installed to help define the space and tie in existing stonework found on the buildings and other parts of the estate. Belgium block curbing was used as a nature stone border, as the native plantings were also a main focus of the project. Cast Lighting was then installed to light the path and up-light various trees.
The main walk leading to the office building was constructed out of brick and laid in a running bond pattern. The remaining brick area was laid in a herringbone pattern.
“This will be used mainly as a connector between two parking lots, a house that serves as a park office building, and a carriage house used for special events,” says Lefever. “The goal was to connect these four areas in a way that directs guests to the main office building.”
THE MANSE
The top prize winner was a walkway project at The Manse, a private home that was built more than a century ago as a residence for the pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Wenonah, New Jersey. The prize was awarded to contractor Ledden Palimeno and designer Joe Palimeno
The awards, given annually, highlight exceptional residential and commercial hardscape projects, across various categories, including walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living spaces, commercial plazas, streets, and more.
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Pine Hall Brick Company is a 103-year-old family owned and privately held company that manufactures face, paving, and special shape clay brick for the residential and commercial construction industry. For more, visit www.pinehallbrick.com.