The Canadian Wood Council’s Ontario Wood WORKS! recognized the winners of the annual Ontario Wood Design Awards program on February 26.

The awards were presented as part of the part of Ontario Forest Industries Association’s 77th Annual Meeting and Convention, and helped to showcase excellence in wood architecture throughout the province.

“The winning projects reflect the sophistication of an evolving wood culture that is gaining momentum in Ontario,” said Marianne Berube, executive director of the Ontario Wood WORKS! Program. “We’re happy to partner with OFIA this year to recognize the design and construction teams that are pushing the boundaries of innovation for wood construction.”

Six awards were presented, and each reflected the advancements in wood research and technology that are diversifying the application of wood in construction. The winning projects are:

• Kenora Airport New Terminal, Kenora, Architecture49
• Shopper’s Drug Mart Flagship, Toronto, Brook McIlroy Architecture
• Deerhurst Lakeside Lodge, Huntsville, Richard Wengle Architect
• Temagami First Nation Multi-Use Facility, Temagami, Larocque Elder Architects
• King Township Municipal Administration Centre, King City, +VG Architects
• 80 Atlantic Ave., Toronto, Quadrangle Architects

“The design and construction teams from the winning projects are revolutionizing the way we think about wood in construction,” said Jamie Lim, president & CEO of OFIA. “Growing pressure for the built environment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has resulted in more sustainably conscious building material choices that align with our members’ commitment for sustainable development – meeting the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations.”