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NZ Timber Design Awards 2026

Thanks to all who entered, and congratulations to the winners!

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The New Zealand Timber Design Awards are back

Now entering their 51st year in 2026, these prestigious Awards celebrate the best in timber design and construction and provide a national platform to recognise outstanding achievement in the use of timber across the built environment.

Proudly hosted by us, Timber Unlimited, the Awards recognise the businesses, people, and teams who are at the forefront of the timber revolution, using timber to deliver beautiful, high-performance, low-carbon, exemplary projects – from large-scale commercial and public buildings through to residential, interior and innovation-focused work.

2026 Sponsors - Overall Awards

Green School - Kina

Boon / Charlotte Curd

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Previous award winners
The 2023 winners showed a deep understanding of timber’s resilience and strength, acoustics, sustainability, beauty and design versatility. 

Continuing to build trust in the possibilities of timber

The New Zealand Timber Design Society (TDS) has become the new home for Timber Unlimited, providing a stable foundation for the initiative's continued growth.