The winners of the Prairie Wood Design Awards were announced at the Awards Gala on November 27. Here are the winning projects.
Category: Commercial & Institutional
Project: Grizzly Paw Brewery
Location: Canmore, Alberta
Architect: Lloyd R McLean Architect with russell and russell design studios
Engineer: ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd.
The outline of this building mimics the stunning mountainous landscape of Canmore. A perfect fit for this environment.
Photo credit: Steve Nagy Photography
Category: Municipal
Project: Edmonton Valley Zoo Arctic Shores Exhibit
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Architect and Engineer: Group2 Architecture Interior Design Ltd.
This simple yet striking building fits perfectly into an Arctic exhibit.
Photo credit: Jim Dobie Photography
Category: Recreational
Project: The Salvation Army, Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Architect: Richard Prins Architect + Affinity Architecture
Engineer: Wolfrom Engineering Ltd.
This project is a great example of how thoughtful architecture can offer both a functional and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere for individuals who are often under-served.
Photo credit: Gerry Kopelow/photographics Inc.
Category: Interior Wood Showcase
Project: Mid Century Canadiana Condo Renovation
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Architect: Sheri Krug Designs
The designer of this project found multiple uses for wood in this condo renovation, giving the space a feel that is both modern and traditional.
Photo credit: Joshua Kehler Photography
Category: Residential
Project: Prairie Lake Retreat
Location: St. Brieux, Saskatchewan
Architect: Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects
This design demonstrates how a small space can be made to feel open and comfortable. Perfect for a lake retreat.
Photo credit: Brian Dust
The Jury chose three projects to receive the Jury’s Selections Award this year.
Category: Jury’s Selections
Project: Fiskaoist
Location: Gimli, Manitoba
Architect and Engineer: work/shop
Fiskaoist (Icelandic for “fish hut”) is a semi-covered dining area, located in a narrow and formerly unused space between two buildings. In addition to utilizing otherwise wasted space, this structure was made entirely of reclaimed wood, making its environmental footprint very small.
Photo credit: Jacqueline Young
Category: Jury’s Selections
Project: Foxtail Café
Location: Onanole, Manitoba
Architect: Peter Sampson Architecture Studio Inc.
Engineer: Wolfrom Engineering Ltd.
Wood plays several roles for this cafe: design, structural frame, furniture, fuel, and finish. It offers a rustic dining experience for visitors and locals in this small community.
Photo credit: Mathew Piller
Category: Jury’s Selections
Project: Beverly Heights House
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Architect: Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd.
Engineer: Five Star Engineering Ltd.
Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd. is known for designing sustainable buildings, and this building does not fall short! This house uses solar panels to generate much of the house’s power. It is built with mountain pine beetle killed wood and reclaimed wood from a gymnasium floor, and uses several other innovative design strategies which make this a very environmentally conscious design.
Photo credit: Shafraaz Kaba
These beautiful projects would not be possible without the engineers who worked with the designers to bring these projects to completion. This year, the Engineer Wood Advocate Award went to ISL Engineering and Land Services for the Grizzly Paw Brewery (pictured at top).
Congratulations to all the nominees and award winners of the 2013 Prairie Wood Design Awards. I can’t wait to see next year’s nominees!