The Australian Timber Design Award 2010 is currently in its 11th year. The competition invites designers from around the nation to submit their timber based creations that have been completed within the last 3 years. With over 20 award categories, judges are looking for creations that have utilised outstanding timber use, appearance, workmanship, structure and innovation.
This year, the entries are as eclectic as they are varied. The ninety odd submissions feature stunning beach houses, residential and commercial interior and exterior designs, sheds, public bathhouses, resorts, furniture pieces and even the Canberra War Memorial and McDonalds Head Office.
The iLLUMS Light Box (above) installed between Bondi and Tamarama Beach in Sydney was built from plantation pine timber pallets for the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in 2009.
Dubbed the “The Ark” by locals, The Stirling St Residence (above) utilised timbers from certified and sustainable yield forests, and used veneers for joinery.
The Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa (above) is a small, luxury, carbon neutral resort located in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Recycled hardwood timbers were sourced from local rail bridges, fallen timber, reclaimed agricultural items and renewable Australian sources.
The Adelaide Zoo Entrance Precinct was re-created with a “wall of bars”. Australian hardwood timber was used for its’ durability, recyclability and amount of energy used to manufacture. Spotted Gum was selected from sustainable managed sources.
Many beautiful works have been submitted to the Australian Timber Awards. To fully appreciate the depth and scope of works, one will need to set aside a decent hour to learn the design attributes of each.
Entries closed in early August and the public are now invited to view the submissions online and vote for the People’s Choice Award. To cast your vote, head on over to the Australian Timber Design Awards website. The overall Winners will be announced on 29 October 2010 at Luna Park, Sydney.
Photographs courtesy of submissions on the Australian Timber Design Awards website.
