Wood Awards

🌟 We’re just three weeks away from a night of celebration at the Wood Awards 2024 Winners Ceremony, and I couldn’t be more excited! 🏆 This year’s shortlist features an incredible array of projects, from stunning multi-storey CLT workspaces to charming hand-built woodland saunas and innovative low-waste lounge chairs. Each project tells a unique story about the impact of wood in creating a more sustainable built environment. 🌲 As part of the team, I’ve seen firsthand the passion and craftsmanship that go into these remarkable designs. Our distinguished panels of judges made up of some of the UK’s leading architects and designers, have thoroughly assessed each entry, and I can’t wait to see who will take home the honours. ✨ Join us on November 20th at Carpenters’ Hall to celebrate the winners, including the prestigious Gold Award recipient! 📖 Don’t miss Timber Development UK's latest Designing Timber magazine, where you can explore all the shortlisted projects: https://lnkd.in/e9uUTkE2 #WoodAwards24 #TimberDesign #SustainableBuilding #Craftsmanship #DesigningTimber

Yesterday, I visited Oxford to see some of the projects shortlisted for the Wood Awards alongside my fellow judges, Ruth Slavid, Nathan Wheatley, Jim Greaves, David Morley, Kirsten Haggart. Looking forward to more visits of great timber projects in the coming weeks.

🥳 It’s a wrap! Our presence at London Design Festival: In pictures ☀️ Over the weekend, our annual Wood Awards exhibition – along with our partnering exhibitions CascadeUp and Material Matters – proved more popular than ever at London Design Festival (LDF). 🗓️ Every year, London Design Festival receives more than 500,000 visitors over the week. For the third year in a row, we were able to put wood right in the centre of it by showcasing the Wood Awards shortlist at Gallery@OXO in the heart of the Bankside Design District. Each exhibit we partnered with was able to tell a different - yet connected - story on how we can transform our built environment. Thousands of visitors were able to see #CascadeUp (UCL/UK CLT) were able to see this groundbreaking research project which has turned waste wood back into structural timber live and in the flesh. At Material Matters they connected with world-leading brands, designers, makers, manufacturers and organisations who are innovating with materials - from coconut leather to biobased textures - to create a more sustainable design sector - in industries from furniture to fashion. While guests to the Wood Awards were able to learn about the outstanding architecture, structures, furniture items and objects made using wood in the UK, building their understanding of timber. 🎉 We hope that everyone who came to visit, attended one of our talks, or came to the opening night, had an amazing time. 📝 Make sure to sign up to the Wood Awards newsletter, and keep an eye out for the announcement of the 2024 Wood Award winners: https://lnkd.in/eHSWARk8 📖 More pictures and information on the exhibitions is also available on our website here: https://lnkd.in/eCWqkKXf 👇 Did you visit our exhibitions last week? Let us know how you found it in the comments section below, we would love to hear from you.

It was a pleasure to support the BuildZero Research Programme who held an excellent session on making the best use of space and materials at the #CascadeUp stage at London Design Festival yesterday. With a really diverse set of speakers, they were able to discuss key themes and opportunities - from the cultural change helping to drive forward reuse, the practical ways we can transform our built environment, through to some of the challenges holding the circular economy back. A strong theme which ran across the session was the need for close collaboration between #manufacturer, #architect, #engineer, #waste managers and clients - as materials need to be tracked right across the build process to identify opportunities for material reuse. Only through co-operation - between industry, academia, and policy makers, can we ensure that we can create an environment where reuse is seen as the first option, and we can maximise material efficiency. With the UK Government seeking to create 1.5 million homes over the next 5 years, the question of how we can achieve a future where society’s building stock needs can be met with zero raw material extraction, zero carbon and zero waste has never been more pertinent. Of course, the stage from which this discussion took place was a demonstration of exactly this practice. #CasacadeUp shows how we can transform research and bring it to life with UK CLT. The team from #CascadeUp is onsite at Coin Street's OXO Courtyard and Platform for two more days, and will be there to answer all your questions from 12-12.30, and 16-16:30 both today and tomorrow. You can book in to attend a session here - or just pop in and see it for yourself. https://lnkd.in/eXsPkDi7 While you are there, do not miss the incredible 2024 shortlist for the Wood Awards on display over at the Gallery@OXO, along with Material Matters, the only trade fair at this years London Design Festival which has taken over the entirety of Bargehouse with a diverse range of exhibitors. Make sure to give BuildZero Research Programme a follow to keep up with this fascinating research programme - funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) - and which brings together The University of Manchester, University of Cambridge, University of Bath, Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, and The University of Sheffield. Many thanks to our supporters who helped ensure we could put #CascadeUp on display at this years festival, including Portakabin, UCL, UK CLT, EURBAN Limited, and Timber Development UK.

🌳 WOOD AWARDS EXHIBITION 🌿 📍 The Wood Awards Shortlist Exhibition is open at Gallery@Oxo until Saturday 21st, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this year's incredible projects with you! 💚 A massive thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our opening event. Seeing such a wonderful mix of people from across the timber industry was fantastic, from the talented designers on our shortlist to our brilliant sponsors, expert judges, and the wider community of architects, makers, and supporters. ☘️ It’s always inspiring to witness the power of wood in both design and architecture, and last night was no exception. 🧚🏼♀️ Special shout-outs go to Lee Regan & his team Install Archive for the flawless exhibition design, Anthony Sajdler for capturing the essence of the exhibition (more to come soon), and Bennett & Friends (Sam Bennett) for keeping us all well-hydrated. 👏🏻 A heartfelt thank you to the Timber Development UK team for their seamless organisation and support in making it all happen. And to David Venables American Hardwood Export Council for his inspirational speech! ✨ The exhibition will run daily from 10 AM - 6 PM until Saturday, so make sure to explore the shortlisted designs and discover the future of timber innovation. We can't wait to welcome you! 👋 📸 Anthony Sajdler 

🌿 Celebrating Timber Design & Craftsmanship at The Wood Awards 🌿 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that the Wood Awards exhibition is open at Gallery@Oxo, as part of the Material Matters fair during the London Design Festival! 📅 Wednesday 18 - Saturday 21 September ⏰ 10 AM - 6 PM 📍 Gallery@Oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, Southbank 🌳 For the third year in a row, we’re showcasing the best of UK architecture and design working with wood in partnership with Material Matters. 💚 Our 2024 Wood Awards Shortlist Exhibition highlights the incredible potential of timber through a diverse range of objects and buildings, telling a powerful story about the possibilities of wood in design and architecture. 🌟 In addition, we're thrilled to host the premiere of CascadeUp, a ground-breaking research project and the first building-scale demonstration of a glulam and CLT structure created entirely from waste timber from demolition. Catch the project at the OXO Tower Courtyard throughout the week. You can also join the BuildZero Panel Session on 19 September for an in-depth discussion on the future of sustainable building practices. 🌱 🌍 Meanwhile, Material Matters 2024 is bringing together over 50 world-leading brands, designers, and makers to celebrate the importance of materials in shaping our world. 🍁 Make sure to check out the American Hardwood Export Council's exhibition of the Pirouette collection by Parti in Room 2.2. It showcases American Maple furniture inspired by movement and play. 🆓 Entry to both events is free, with registration required for Material Matters. We’d love to see you at the Wood Awards exhibition - stop by and say hello to our team! 👋 🙏 Continued thanks to the Wood Awards sponsors: the American Hardwood Export Council, Carpenters' Company and Timber Development UK.

There is now less than a week till #CascadeUp will appear at London Design Festival! Learn more below about this special exhibit, and come say hello, as we will be onsite from Wednesday 18 September till Saturday 21 September. 👇 So what is #CascadeUp and why is it so exciting? While the best way you can find out is to visit next week, we have tried to summarise below. #CascadeUp is the first building-scale demonstration of a #glulam and cross-laminated timber (#CLT) structure created entirely from waste #timber salvaged from demolition. The 3.5 metre-high, 2.5 metre-wide and 2 metre-deep modular structure was designed by UCL's Circular Economy Lab and UK CLT - bringing years of research to life. 🎉 Come down and make the most of Better Bankside's Design District, with #CascadeUp, Material Matters and the Wood Awards all around Coin Street's galleries in OXO Tower Wharf. You can do this now by: 🎫 Booking in to learn about the project directly from the UCL team, with talks from 12-12.30 and 16-16:30 on Wednesday 18 September, Friday 20 September, and Saturday 21 September. https://lnkd.in/eZ-KJKKb ✍️ Signing up to the special session. 'BuildZero Research Programme: Making the best use of space and materials' which will be taking place on the CascadeUp stage from 16:00-17:00 on Thursday 19 September. https://lnkd.in/ey56dA5R Please note, while entry to all events is #free, including the Wood Awards special shortlist exhibition, you must register for entry into Material Matters. https://lnkd.in/gewnhfVg 🙌 The CascadeUp exhibition has only been possible thanks to the incredible dedication of a wide range supporters, in particular Portakabin, EURBAN Limited, UCL, UK CLT and Timber Development UK - while the project itself reflects the combined efforts of more than 20 collaborators - view all of them via the images below. 👀 We can't wait to see many of you at the #WoodAwards exhibition, #CascadeUp and Material Matters across the week. Please do come say hello to our team and pick up some giveaways, including copies of our magazine, #DesigningTimber - and more. Pictures are courtesy of Digby Oldridge and James Tye, via UCL, from the project debut at UCL's Festival of Engineering.

✨ Don't miss the Wood Awards 2024 Exhibition! 🌳 Get ready to be inspired by groundbreaking timber architecture and sustainable design. The exhibition opens its doors next week, Wednesday, September 18th through Saturday, 21st. We're thrilled to once again partner with Material Matters and showcase the innovative work of UCL's Circular Economy Lab and UK CLT's #CascadeUp project. Join us at gallery@oxo for a unique opportunity to explore the future of timber construction and sustainable living. With continued thanks to our partners and sponsors: the Carpenter's Company, American Hardwood Export Council and Timber Development UK. #WoodAwards24 #TimberArchitecture #SustainableDesign #Furniture #Exhibition #CircularEconomy #LondonDesignFestival

🎉 Announcing the Wood Awards 2024 Shortlist! 🎉 🪵 We’re thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the Wood Awards 2024, which celebrates excellence in British timber design and craftsmanship. This year’s shortlist demonstrates the incredible versatility of wood, featuring projects ranging from a serene woodland primary school and a low-carbon community centre to a modular home in the Scottish wilderness and a sculpted communal table for preparing fufu. 🌟 From over 200 entries, our esteemed panel of architects, designers, engineers, and sustainability experts selected 18 outstanding buildings and 15 innovative furniture projects. The shortlist includes everything from a multi-story industrial workspace to a hand-built woodland sauna, highlighting the boundless creativity and ingenuity present in contemporary timber design. 🏆 Each shortlisted project will be personally assessed by our expert judges, with the winners announced at the Wood Awards Ceremony on November 20th at Carpenters’ Hall, London. 📅 Visit the Exhibition: We invite you to explore these exceptional projects in person at our free exhibition at Gallery@Oxo, in partnership with Material Matters, during the London Design Festival, from September 18-21. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness the transformative power of wood in design and architecture. 🙌 A special thank you to our sponsors – Carpenters’ Company, American Hardwood Export Council, and Timber Development UK – for their continued support in making these awards possible. Learn more about the shortlist [at https://bit.ly/3Xt5Fmg] and the upcoming exhibition to discover the incredible craftsmanship that defines the Wood Awards. #WoodAwards2024 #TimberDesign #SustainableArchitecture #Craftsmanship #Woodworking #LondonDesignFestival #BritishDesign #Innovation #MaterialMatters

The countdown is officially on! ⏳ Only 5 weeks and a day until the Wood Awards 2024 Shortlist Exhibition opens its doors at Gallery@Oxo in London. We can’t wait to celebrate the very best in wood-based design, craftsmanship, and innovation! 🌳✨ This year’s exhibition, running from September 18-21, promises to be more inspiring and impactful than ever. Taking place during the prestigious London Design Festival, the Wood Awards Exhibition is your chance to witness the incredible creativity and artistry of woodcraft. From bespoke furniture to groundbreaking architectural projects, the exhibition highlights wood's beauty, versatility, and sustainability in ways you’ve never seen before. 🪵🏛️ We're also excited to continue our successful partnership with Material Matters, a platform dedicated to exploring the relationship between design, materials, and the environment. Together, we’re putting sustainability at the forefront of design and inviting you to consider the ecological impact of your creative choices. 🌍💡 A special shoutout to our amazing sponsors – The Carpenters' Company, American Hardwood Export Council, and Timber Development UK – for their continued commitment to this not-for-profit competition. Your support makes this celebration of wood possible! 🙏👏 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to be inspired by the timeless beauty of wood. Stay tuned as we announce the shortlisted projects in September! 📅🎉 #WoodAwards24 #Timber #Design #Architecture #SustainableDesign #LondonDesignFestival #GalleryAtOxo #MaterialMatters