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HNA awards recognise Denver’s natural stone paving

Denver’s 16th Street revitalisation won the natural stone pavement category at the 2026 HNA Awards. The ceremony took place in Louisville on 22 October; OPE+Landscape published the results the following day.

The team included The Gallegos Corporation, producer Cold Spring Granite and Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers. A residential project in Dix Hills involving JAS Aquatics and Marmiro Natural Stone received an honourable mention.

The competition attracted 135 entries overall, covering several materials. The winners provide examples of natural stone use in public spaces and private gardens.

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