The Wood Awards will partner with Material Matters for the second year running to showcase the Wood Awards’ shortlisted buildings and furniture. The exhibition will feature work from some of the most interesting contemporary architects, designers and makers working with wood in the UK.

Taking place once again at the iconic Bargehouse at Oxo Tower Wharf on London’s Southbank, the Material Matters fair celebrates the importance of materials and their abilities to shape our lived experience. Alongside the installations and exhibits, an extensive talks programme will investigate how the design industry can address issues around the circular economy and why material intelligence is so important to us all.

Wood Awards Exhibition 2022

Established in 1971, the Wood Awards recognize, encourage, and promote outstanding wood design, craftsmanship and construction. The unveiling of the shortlisted projects at Material Matters will provide a window into some of the many ways timber can enrich our lives and contribute to positive change in the built environment.

The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in wood. Established in 1971, the Wood Awards recognises, encourages and promotes outstanding wood design, construction and installation.

Featuring inspiring work from some of the most interesting contemporary architects, designers and makers working with wood in the UK, the shortlist exhibition demonstrates how timber can transform and enrich our lives – and contribute to positive change in the built environment.

All shortlisted furniture items will be displayed alongside presentations of the shortlisted buildings, together telling a powerful narrative about what can be achieved using timber in design and architecture.

An opening private view and drinks event will take place, by invitation, on Wednesday 20 September, from 18:30-21:00. 

If you wish to attend to the private view, please e-mail us here

The Wood Awards shortlist exhibition will be on display from 20-23 September.