Leading architects, engineers and project teams were honoured at the 13th annual Prairie Wood Design Awards Celebration. Eight projects were recognized in various categories.
The program recognizes Alberta’s local design and construction professionals for their commitment to sustainable and economic building choices, and utilizing Canadian wood.
A three-member jury selected the winning projects from nearly thirty entries. The jury consisted of Carol Belanger, city architect, City of Edmonton; Shafraaz Kaba, principal, ASK; and Stephan Pasche, Eng., associate principal, Fast + Epp.
“The winning projects from our awards program demonstrate Alberta’s commitment to exploring increased options for wood in construction,” says Rory Koska, program director of Wood WORKS! Alberta. “They showcase innovations in wood design that inspire economic and environmentally responsible options for builders and developers. Wood is omnipresent in the buildings where we work, play and live – helping us to embrace a sustainable ethic while paying homage to exceptional design.”
Excellence in Residential Wood Design Award Winner
Project: Courtyard House (Calgary, Alberta)
Architect: the marc boutin architectural collaborative inc. with Scatliff+Miller+Murray as Landscape Architect
Structural Engineer: Entuitive Engineering
General Contractor: Meadow Sage Builders
Excellence in Interior Wood Design Award Winner
Project title: Lake Louise Visitor Centre Interior Renovation (Lake Louise, Alberta)
Architect: Patkau Architects
Structural Engineer: AECOM
General Contractor: Russpet Construction
Excellence in Commercial Wood Design Award Winner
Project title: Mountain Equipment Co-op, Brewery District (Edmonton, Alberta)
Architect: Proscenium Architecture + Interiors with Aedifica
Structural Engineer: Fast + Epp
General Contractor: Ventana Construction Ltd.
Excellence in Wooden Bridge Design Award Winner
Project title: Rocky Ridge Boardwalk (Calgary, Alberta)
Architect: GEC Architecture
Structural Engineer: ISL Engineering and Land Services
Excellence in Institutional Wood Design Award Winner
Project title: Capilano Library (Edmonton, Alberta)
Architect: Patkau Architects and Group2
Structural Engineer: Fast + Epp
General Contractor: PCL Construction
Excellence in Urban Wood Design Award Winner
Project title: C-Square (Calgary, Alberta)
Architect: the marc boutin architectural collaborative inc.
Structural Engineer: Entuitive Engineering
General Contractor: CANA Construction
Industry Award of Excellence
Project title: Red Deer College Student Residence (Red Deer, Alberta)
Architect: Manasc Isaac Architects
Structural Engineer: RJC Engineers
General Contractor: Clark Builders
Excellence in Wood Innovation in Engineering
Dan Prentice – RJC Engineers
Project title: Sidewalk Citizen (Calgary, Alberta)
Designers: Studio North
Structural Engineer: RJC Engineers
General Contractor: Studio North
