The Wood Awards 2025 shortlist will be unveiled on Wednesday 3 September, with all projects celebrated in a dedicated exhibition at Space House during London Design Festival.
For the first time, the Wood Awards shortlist will be displayed in the same venue as Material Matters, at its new home: Space House, one of London’s most iconic and architecturally distinctive landmarks.
Running from Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 September (10 am – 6 pm), the exhibition will showcase the furniture and object projects in person, with all building and interior projects presented through striking visual displays. Together, they tell a powerful story of what can be achieved with timber across architecture, design, and craftsmanship.
Now in its 54th year, the Wood Awards continues to recognise outstanding design, innovation, and sustainability in wood. Shortlisted projects are selected by two independent judging panels – one for Buildings, chaired by Jim Greaves of Hopkins Architects, and one for Furniture & Objects, chaired by leading designer Sebastian Cox.
A private view will take place during the London Design Festival, with invitations to be sent out shortly. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition and the Material Matters fair after hours, and to network with the judges and makers behind this year’s shortlist.
The move to Space House offers a fresh opportunity for the Wood Awards and Material Matters to present work side by side in a vibrant, design-led setting. Known for its bold circular form and modernist concrete façade, Space House provides a striking backdrop to celebrate the beauty, versatility, and sustainability of timber.
The winners of the 2025 Wood Awards will be announced at the annual awards ceremony later this year.
The Wood Awards is made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and partners – The American Hardwood Export Council, Carpenters’ Company, and Timber Development UK – with special thanks to Material Matters for their continued collaboration on the exhibition.
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