New Ulm, American Artstone has been awarded the 2005 PCI (Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute) Design Award for Best Public/Institutional Building.

This honor was given to American Artstone for the work that was completed on the Bigelow Chapel at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, New Brighton, MN. From approximately 110 entries, 17 winners were chosen form across North America. Nine of these awards were for bridges and pier construction.

This work was completed under the direction of the Architect/Engineering firm, Hammel Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA) of Minneapolis, MN and General Contractor, M.A. Mortenson of Golden Valley, MN.

Approximately 4,200 Cast Stone pieces measuring no more than 18" x 18" were made to replicate Italian Travertine. A great deal of credit goes to the hardworking and talented artisans at Artstone.

"The Cast Stone perfectly replicated the travertine. Its beauty, texture, depth and variation compliments the surrounding brick and precast buildings." said Joan Soranno, head designer for the project.

Artstone management is proud of their craftsmen who continue to manufacture the highest quality, custom cast stone products available. These artisans are the reason Artstone has been leading the Cast Stone industry since 1914.