The Timber Design Awards showcase the latest advances in New Zealand’s timber construction, demonstrating that creativity and innovation in timber design are accelerating.
Celebrating timber excellence
Event information
More details will be shared soon
Who can enter
Whether you’re an architect, architectural designer, engineer, builder, manufacturer, student, or any designer who has used timber in a project, this is your chance to showcase world-class timber projects and the people behind them.
Important dates
Entries open: December 2025
Entries close: Friday 27 March 2026
Finalists announced: Monday 20 April 2026
Gala event: Friday 26 June 2026 - Cordis Hotel, Auckland
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.