ICPI Interlock Design Issue 4 2018

15 InterlockDesign.org 5 Fall 2018 ® esign interloc  COVER STORY Creating Elegance at EVERY SCALE T he 11th annual 2018 Hardscape North America Project Awards received 155 submissions, exceeding last year’s count of 146. From as small as 746 sf up to 180,000 sf, the submissions improve each year from higher injections of creativity. Winners were recognized in 18 categories nominated by projects size and application. Materials include concrete pavers, clay brick, natural stone, porcelain, segmental concrete retaining walls, and combinations of these products. Due to space limitations and this magazine’s editorial emphasis, only the winners and honorable mentions are featured in the concrete paver categories. All of the winners can be viewed on www.flickr.com/photos/icpi/sets. To help the judges evaluate submissions, entrants submit six photos with each demonstrating the following: • Innovative design using colors, shapes, textures, and patterns • Quality of construction and craftsmanship • Compatibility with related construction materials and systems • Construction innovation • Overall excellence The sixth photo can highlight any aspect of the project. Entries require excellent photography that communicates the designer’s intent. Successful photographic representations enhance the reader’s perception, and especially the contest judges’ perceptions. When combined with superb, uncluttered design, such photography makes it easy for readers to vicariously enter and enjoy each. We hope you go there to witness the possibilities and enrich your imagination. The contest is produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute, and awards are endorsed by the National Concrete Masonry Association and the Brick Industry Association. The HNA Awards program is sponsored by ICPI members Belgard and Keystone Hardscapes. Concrete Pavers—Commercial Less  1 Before