2023 Winners Announced
Now in its 48th year, the sold-out gala function for the Timber Design Awards took place on November 2nd and celebrated leaders across the industry who are redefining timber and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
All of the projects entered were exceptional. Timber certainly rose to the top. Demonstrating the determination and talent of architects, engineers, and the construction community who know no bounds when creating iconic, functional, resilient and sustainable spaces using nature’s greatest building material.
It’s a real privilege to host these awards, and we so enjoyed celebrating the capability, skills and sheer talents of our country’s timber design champions. A huge congratulations to all the winners and finalists - thanks to you, the future of timber is brighter than ever.
We’re already looking forward to next year!
View the winners here
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