The Fraser Mills Presentation Centre in Coquitlam earned two 2025 Wood Design & Building Awards from the Canadian Wood Council (CWC): the Honor Award and a WoodWorks BC Wood Design Award.
Designed by Patkau Architects and built by StructureCraft, the building is the gateway to a transformative 96-acre mixed-use development. It integrates a master plan info hub and two display homes under a sweeping, free-flowing roof form. Its objective is to create an iconic destination that merges heritage with forward-thinking design, welcoming visitors to discover the future of Fraser Mills.
The project was one of 18 from Canada and around the world that were recognized for excellence in wood design and construction. This year’s competition drew 140 entries.
Public Architecture + Design also received double honours for sʔitwənx Child Care in Kelowna with a Wood Design & Building Award citation and a WoodWorks BC Wood Design Award.
“The diversity and creativity in this year’s winning projects demonstrate how wood can connect people with nature,” says Martin Richard, CWC vice presidentp of communications and market development. “These designs not only showcase wood’s versatility, but also create spaces that enrich daily life and support community well-being. They are high-performance solutions that respond to today’s urgent need for housing, schools, and community spaces.”
Other B.C. winners of Wood Design & Building Awards include:
- an Honor Award for Google Borregas (Sunnyvale, CA, USA), project designer: Michael Green Architecture and architect of record: SERA Architects.
Other WoodWorks BC awards winners include:
- Adams Lake Health + Wellness Centre (Chase, BC) | Unison Architecture Ltd.
- Kin Park Pavilion and Ice Rink (Fort St. John, BC) | Public Architecture + Design
- Point Grey House (Vancouver, BC) | Patkau Architects.
