Jurors looked for submissions which were not only aesthetic but also pushed the perceived limitations of wood construction.
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2017 Wood Design & Building Award Winners Announced
https://www.archdaily.com/887662/2017-wood-design-and-building-award-winners-announcedLindsey Leardi
2016 Wood Design & Building Magazine Award Winners Announced
The 2016 winning submissions of Wood Design & Building magazine’s annual Wood Design Awards have been announced, each project demonstrates innovative approaches to and excellence in wood construction within architecture and design.
“For architecture to truly be successful, it must transcend buildings and fulfill the structural, functional and aesthetic needs of a community,” said Vice-President of Market Development for the Canadian Wood Council, Etienne Lalonde. “The Wood Design Awards program is an opportunity for design teams to showcase applications of wood/wood products that ultimately lead to safe, strong and sophisticated buildings and that inspire others to use wood in construction.”
Of the approximately 200 submissions, 22 projects were selected as award recipients across seven categories, selected by an esteemed jury consisting of Peter Bohlin, Patricia Patkau and Brian Court. Special awards were also presented by the Canadian Wood Council.
Here are the 2016 award recipients…
https://www.archdaily.com/804216/2016-wood-design-and-building-magazine-award-winners-announcedOsman Bari
Art House / De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop
De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop were challenged with the residential interior renovation of an existing 1970 4,200 sqf home. The owners, a young couple interested in collecting contemporary art, asked the architects to transform the character of the existing interior creating a balanced home and gallery with warmth and neutrality.
Follow the break to see more photographs and drawings of Art House, an AIA Kentucky Merit Award winner.
Architects: De Leon & Primmer Architecture Workshop Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA Project Area: 4,200 sqf Project Year: 2009 Photographs: Roberto de Leon
https://www.archdaily.com/100664/art-house-de-leon-primmer-architecture-workshopKelly Minner