Each year, the Wood Awards holds a public exhibition bringing together the shortlisted furniture and object projects, alongside displays of the shortlisted buildings. It serves an important double purpose: giving... read more →
Timber is a robust, low-carbon building material that has been used for centuries. It’s not surprising that designers who use timber are often also interested in other biomaterials – such... read more →
What does it mean to shape buildings around a palette of available natural resources, with each material chosen for its particular strengths? Bringing together speakers from three Wood Awards 2026... read more →
The Wood Awards has announced the 34-strong shortlist for 2026, showcasing the UK’s most ambitious and innovative work in wood across architecture, furniture and product design. Selected from more than... read more →
The Wood Awards are delighted to announce that the 2026 Wood Awards Exhibition will take place at UNLOCKED Shoreditch from 15–17 September 2026, in partnership with Material Matters. Bringing together... read more →
The Wood Awards 2026 Call for Entries has officially closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted projects this year across the Building, Furniture and Product categories. Once again, the response... read more →
Across the Wood Awards, one theme continues to emerge year after year: the thoughtful and expressive use of timber as both a structural and aesthetic material. From finely crafted furniture... read more →
Entries for the Wood Awards 2026 are now open — and already underway. For over 50 years, the Wood Awards have celebrated the very best in timber architecture and design... read more →
Born from the Carpenters’ Company’s long tradition of celebrating outstanding craftsmanship, the Wood Awards began life in 1971 as the Carpenters’ Award – offering a meaningful tribute to the skill... read more →
In 2025, wood is at the heart of some of the UK’s most significant new developments – from a landmark multistorey workspace in London to a major walkway traversing a... read more →
Another year brings another amazing array of projects demonstrating the best use of wood in British architecture. From 80 entries, after much discussion, the judges shortlisted 20 projects, visiting sites... read more →
The breadth and quality of submissions to this year’s Wood Awards reflect a dynamic and evolving landscape of design in the UK – one where wood is not only embraced... read more →