DAM Receives Wisconsin Masonry Alliance's Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award

Karl Zarling, Paul Anderson, Tim Branta, and Lisa Anderson at the awards ceremony

As Gina Jones of the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance eloquently opines, “You really can’t put a price on art." Ms. Jones's comments are found in this video as she considers the stone work performed by Dale Anderson Masonry on this recent award winning project. We couldn’t agree more.

Known as the Craftsman House in Chenequa, Wisconsin, the build won the 2024 Dennis Wilichowski Craftsmanship Award from the WMA, given to the project most exemplifying excellence in overall aesthetic and craftsmanship of masonry. We’re genuinely proud, as it absolutely represents whom we strive to be as a company and the kind of work we most wish to engage in.

The job was produced by the venerable Northgreen Builders, and designed by renowned Deep River Partners. To say that we value our relationship with both of these firms would be vast understatement. We’ve come to know them both so very well, and we truly respect their commitment to uncompromising quality, along with the best in organization, communication, cooperation, and integrity. All true. And of course it couldn’t have been done without the expertise and input of the always fantastic Halquist Stone.

DAM’s Karl Zarling recalls his (and our) first site visit, a pre-engagement contractors viewing of the existing grounds, structures, plans…and hopes and dreams: “It was clear from the beginning that the intention was nothing short of excellence. Absolutely beautiful land and setting…and just massive potential. The final product exceeded anything I could have imagined that day.” 

Words alone can’t do this place anything like justice - even just the boathouse…trust me on this. Click on these links to really get the picture:

Video flyover:
https://youtu.be/tLN7MZhmfpk?si=hAsHeROFIWsbjros
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Award video:
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx1SfYq_0rK4hsOsBwJNrPZh41YkF5lKJR?si=ZExcveIWatOel59d

The Craftsman House:
https://deep-river.com/project/craftsman-house/

The Craftsman Boathouse:
https://deep-river.com/project/craftsman-boathouse/

​We've worked for decades in becoming who we are, and while we’re still and will always be a work in progress, this sort of project is exactly where we’re aiming. As Gina said, you really can’t put a price on art. We’re proud and humbled to be recognized by experts and peers, and for all of you builders and architects out there striving to be the best, we’d love nothing more than to take the ride with you. ~by Karl Zarling

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