Tickets on sale now
2023 Timber Design Awards Gala Presentation Dinner
When: Thursday 2nd November 2023 from 5.30pm - 11.30pm
Where: Grand Ballroom, Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010
Tickets available for individuals or tables of 10 (at special rate)
Tickets include:
Cocktail Hour (while you view the finalists)
3 course plated dinner with drinks
MC: Te Radar
Great night of celebrations!
Tickets sold out fast last time, so don't miss out on this prestigious Gala Dinner Event!
Timber Unlimited invite you to join architects, engineers and timber industry leaders for a fun and spectacular night to celebrate Timber Design excellence and innovation.
The 2023 Timber Design Awards gala presentation dinner will reward practitioners who have surpassed the 'everyday' with their professional skill and ability to deliver excellence to their clients.
In a marketplace that makes many claims and with expectations around 'grand designs' abounding, join representatives from the New Zealand Wood Products industry and design professionals in celebrating those that can truly see the wood from the trees and know how to use it!
Dress code: Dress to impress!
If you have a question, contact Debbie Fergie on 021 807 002
Tickets on sale here
Hybrid Building Seminar - 2nd November 2023
Timber Unlimited in collaboration with NZ Timber Design Society are hosting a Hybrid Buildings Seminar during the day of the Gala Awards Dinner. See details below.
Check out our 2023 finalists!
Accommodation for the Gala Dinner
Cordis Hotel Auckland
83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010
Book your accommodation now!
Cordis Hotel: Timber Design Awards 2023
or nearby accommodation
Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland
Booking link: Timber Design Awards 2023
Promo Code: TIMBER23
Enter in your check in/out dates on the right hand side and “Check Availability”
Load the Group Code into the Group Code cell under “Codes and Options” (on the right hand side of the screen) in order to get the negotiated group rates
Select your room and proceed to check out
Mecure Queen Street (3 min walk to Cordis Hotel)
500 Queen Street, Auckland
Ph: 09 281 6363
Booking link: Timber Design Awards - Accor Meetings & Events (accorevents.com)
Parkside Hotel
100 Greys Avenue, Auckland, which is a 10 min walk to the Cordis.
Link (https://www.parksidehotel.co.nz/) and guests need to add the code word: Timber.
This will give a 10% discount off the Best Available Rate
MC for Gala Awards Dinner - Te Radar
With a string of awards, including the country’s highest accolades for television and comedy, Te Radar is one of New Zealand’s most recognised entertainers and presenters. He has an extensive career in documentary making, writing, stage and screen directing, as well as being a celebrated comedian and satirist.
Hybrid Building Seminar Details
Are you attending the Gala Awards Dinner and want to maximise your travel and add some learning?
Then book your place now! Come and hear our speakers present on Hybrid Buildings.
Hosted by Timber Unlimited and NZ Timber Design Society.
Programme (Coming soon!)
Where: Crystal Room at Cordis Hotel, Auckland
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $150+GST (click here to register and pay)
TDS Member rate: $130+GST
Visit www.timberunlimited.co.nz for the most up-to-date information.
If you have a question, call 021 807 002 for support.
2023 Timber Design Awards Gala Presentation Dinner
When: Thursday 2nd November 2023 from 5.30pm - 11.30pm
Where: Grand Ballroom, Cordis Hotel, 83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010
Tickets available for individuals or tables of 10 (at special rate)
Tickets include:
Cocktail Hour (while you view the finalists)
3 course plated dinner with drinks
MC: Te Radar
Great night of celebrations!
Tickets sold out fast last time, so don't miss out on this prestigious Gala Dinner Event!
Timber Unlimited invite you to join architects, engineers and timber industry leaders for a fun and spectacular night to celebrate Timber Design excellence and innovation.
The 2023 Timber Design Awards gala presentation dinner will reward practitioners who have surpassed the 'everyday' with their professional skill and ability to deliver excellence to their clients.
In a marketplace that makes many claims and with expectations around 'grand designs' abounding, join representatives from the New Zealand Wood Products industry and design professionals in celebrating those that can truly see the wood from the trees and know how to use it!
Dress code: Dress to impress!
If you have a question, contact Debbie Fergie on 021 807 002
Tickets on sale here
Hybrid Building Seminar - 2nd November 2023
Timber Unlimited in collaboration with NZ Timber Design Society are hosting a Hybrid Buildings Seminar during the day of the Gala Awards Dinner. See details below.
Check out our 2023 finalists!
Accommodation for the Gala Dinner
Cordis Hotel Auckland
83 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010
Book your accommodation now!
Cordis Hotel: Timber Design Awards 2023
or nearby accommodation
Grand Millennium Auckland
71 Mayoral Drive, Cnr Vincent Street, Auckland
Booking link: Timber Design Awards 2023
Promo Code: TIMBER23
Enter in your check in/out dates on the right hand side and “Check Availability”
Load the Group Code into the Group Code cell under “Codes and Options” (on the right hand side of the screen) in order to get the negotiated group rates
Select your room and proceed to check out
Mecure Queen Street (3 min walk to Cordis Hotel)
500 Queen Street, Auckland
Ph: 09 281 6363
Booking link: Timber Design Awards - Accor Meetings & Events (accorevents.com)
Parkside Hotel
100 Greys Avenue, Auckland, which is a 10 min walk to the Cordis.
Link (https://www.parksidehotel.co.nz/) and guests need to add the code word: Timber.
This will give a 10% discount off the Best Available Rate
MC for Gala Awards Dinner - Te Radar
With a string of awards, including the country’s highest accolades for television and comedy, Te Radar is one of New Zealand’s most recognised entertainers and presenters. He has an extensive career in documentary making, writing, stage and screen directing, as well as being a celebrated comedian and satirist.
Hybrid Building Seminar Details
Are you attending the Gala Awards Dinner and want to maximise your travel and add some learning?
Then book your place now! Come and hear our speakers present on Hybrid Buildings.
Hosted by Timber Unlimited and NZ Timber Design Society.
Programme (Coming soon!)
Where: Crystal Room at Cordis Hotel, Auckland
Time: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $150+GST (click here to register and pay)
TDS Member rate: $130+GST
Visit www.timberunlimited.co.nz for the most up-to-date information.
If you have a question, call 021 807 002 for support.
WINNERS: 2020 NZ Wood Resene Timber Design Awards
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based produces as a signature feature resulting in excellent design of residential buildings, either stand-alone or multi-unit/multi-storey.
WINNER: Tuarangi – Outaspace https://youtu.be/7X5zYDbWuLc
COMMERCIAL DESIGN AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based products as a signature feature resulting in excellent design of commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail or office buildings.
WINNER: Botany Toyota https://youtu.be/ulontOmni8k
PUBLIC DESIGN AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based products as a signature feature resulting in excellent design of public buildings such as community, religious, education, healthcare and transport.
WINNER: St Patricks Church https://youtu.be/tdTekxU59A0
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE DESIGN AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based products as a signature feature resulting in designs of exterior structures and features such as bridges, pavilions, walkways, landscaping, exterior furniture and exterior art.
WINNER: Salt Water Creek Bridge https://youtu.be/K5kFTsuSZvc
INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based products as a signature feature resulting in distinctive interior designs delivering ambiance, flair and practicality.
WINNER: National Library Auditorium, Wellington https://youtu.be/qQUO0puA9xA
ENGINEERING INNOVATION AWARD For timber engineering solutions, processes and integrated team collaborative approaches that deliver innovative buildings.
WINNER: Lindis Lodge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnbdhj0xkvU
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AWARD For the use of timber and wood-based products in projects that are achieving low-environmental impact and enhancing New Zealand’s unique society and environment.
WINNER: Boat shed, Lyttelton https://youtu.be/UQE03EOtz5M
WOOD AND FIBRE PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AWARD For the development of novel wood, wood fibre and derived products or for novel technology and process development, or original application of existing technology and processes.
WINNER: Smith House https://youtu.be/KfhA9K1ND5I
ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS INNOVATION AWARD For pushing the future boundaries of EWP and showing innovation such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), technical performance, novel use, aesthetics etc.
WINNER: Concision House https://youtu.be/-52gMKetju0
NZ SPECIALTY TIMBER AWARD For the use of NZ grown alternative species.
WINNER: Christchurch symphony Orchestra
STUDENT DESIGN AWARD The best three designs selected from each University will be chosen from submitted work presented in their courses.
WINNER: Te Whare Wananga O Nga Mahi Auaha
RESENE OVERALL SUPREME AWARD This award is the Judges’ choice selected from all categories entered.
WINNER: Tuarangi – Outaspace https://youtu.be/7X5zYDbWuLc