Best use of Timber

The Best use of Timber prize celebrates completed buildings that stand out for their innovative and impactful use of wood. 

About the Prize

WAF's special prizes are awarded to projects who enter into the main WAF awards. Entrants do not have to pay any additional fees to be considered for the prizes. 

All finalists will go on to compete at the live-judging at WAF in Miami, each prize will have a panel of three expert judges. The overall winner for each prize will then be revealed at the Gala Dinner on the final day.

View the 2025 Best use of Timber prize Shortlist below.

    Best Use of Timber Shortlist 2025

    QUINTA DE ADORIGO WINERY by ATELIER SERGIO REBELO

    Retrofitting a Hotel in the Wood District by Baar-Baarenfels Architects

    T3 Diagonal Mar Offices in Barcelona by Batlleiroig

    University of Queensland Soundshell by Kirk Studio

    Kreher Preserve & Nature Center Environmental Education Building by Leers Weinzapfel Associates, Architects Inc.

    Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 Japan Pavilion by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

    Rancho del Bosque by Sordo Madaleno

    RISE Bioeconomy Arena by Sweco Architects

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