Finalists Announced for Resene NZ Wood Timber Design Awards
NZ Wood has announced the eagerly-awaited Stage One Finalists for the Resene Timber Design Awards 2017.
“We’re delighted to have had strong support again this year,” said Debbie Fergie, NZ Wood’s Promotion Manager. “Our
stand out this year has been multiple entries by architects and designers.”
She explained that competition had been extremely tight, with many entries missing out by only one point. “Thank you to
everyone who entered the awards,” she said. “We hope you will be encouraged to enter again in the future.”
Stage Two of the judging process will take place on February 8, when category winners and the supreme winner will be
decided. All winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on 9 March 2017.
This year’s judging panel comprises professionals from a variety of engineering and architectural backgrounds, who are
eminently qualified to assess the innovation displayed and quality exhibited.
Dr Michael Newcombe– BE Civil (Hons), MSc, PhD, CPEng - is a Director and Senior Structural Engineer at Enovate Consultants and has a
masters from the European School for Earthquake Engineering and a Doctorate in the design of multi-storey timber
buildings. His recent professional experience includes over two years as general manager of an Auckland-based structural
engineering office, designing and reviewing numerous residential, industrial and commercial structures. While proficient
with concrete and steel design, he is sought after as a timber technology expert by a broad range of clients and teaches
timber engineering at professional seminars and University.
Mike’s roles within Enovate are business development, structural design and review of new residential, commercial and
educational projects, and the design and development of alternative structural systems.
Architect Pip Cheshire is a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects, a member of the Auckland City Council Urban Design Panel, and
Green Star Accredited Professional. He is the founding principal of Cheshire Architects Ltd (2004), a move that followed
13 years with Jasmax as a director and, later, managing director.
Dr Duncan Joiner, Chief Architect with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, has experience in architectural practice,
research and education. He holds a PhD from London University, is a fellow of the NZIA and a life member of the
Designers Institute of New Zealand (DINZ).
In addition, the Novel Application of Fibre Award will be judged by Doug Gaunt, a civil engineer with extensive research experience. Gaunt is Science Leader, Wood and Fibre at Scion in Rotorua. He
specialises in all aspects of timber engineering and leads research into new timber products and systems.
Finalists selected in the eight categories are:
Residential Architectural Excellence
Sponsored by Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts NZ
For the innovative use of timber resulting in a distinctive visual impact on a residential building, either stand-alone
or multi-unit/multi-storey project.
Point Wells Gables Omaha: Aaron Paterson + Steven Lloyd
PAK2 Pakiri: Box ™
Langs Bach Northland: ARK
Torea Studio Tasman /Nelson: Tennent Brown Architects, Dunning Thornton Engineers, Inch Buildings, Wraight+Assoc. Landscape, XLam
and Angus Muir Design
Bradnor Road Christchurch: Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd
Herbetville Bach Hawke’s Bay: Holmes Architecture
Salisbury St Townhouse Christchurch: Warren & Mahoney Architects
Commercial Architectural Excellence
Sponsored by Timberlab Solutions Ltd
For the innovative use of timber resulting in a distinctive visual impact on a commercial, industrial, or public
building environment.
PIKO Wholefoods Christchurch: Solarchitect Ltd
Springfield Road Christchurch: RM Designs
Papanui Club Christchurch: RM Designs
Cathedral Grammar Junior School, Christchurch: Ruamoko Solutions, Andrew Barrie Lab, Tezuka Architects, Ohno Japan & Contract Construction
Upper Hutt Railway Station Upper Hutt: Studio Design + Architecture Ltd / Aurecon
Engineering Innovation
Sponsored by NZ Timber Design Society
For the innovative use of engineered timber, resulting in a distinctive technical/structural impact on a residential,
commercial, industrial or public building environment.
Kopupaka Reserve Auckland: Isthmus Group Ltd
The Government of Samoa Fale Auckland: Walker Community Architects Ltd
Fire Laboratory Japan: PTL / Structural Timber Consultants
Bealey Lodge Christchurch: RM Designs
Riwaka Farm Building Tasman/Nelson: Art + Architecture Ltd
Nelson College Commerce Centre Nelson: Jerram Tocker Barron Architects
Cathedral Grammar Junior School Christchurch: Ruamoko Solutions, Andrew Barrie Lab, Tezuka Architects, Ohno Japan & Contract Construction
Excellence in Engineered Wood Products
Sponsored by Nelson Pine Industries Ltd and XLam NZ Ltd
For the innovative use of Engineered Wood Products (EWP), resulting in a distinctive impact of the EWP properties and/or
aesthetics on a residential, commercial, industrial or public building environment.
White Hart Old Hotel New Plymouth: Bonnifait + Giesen Atelier Workshop
Fire Laboratory Japan: PTL / Structural Timber Consultants
Bealey Lodge Christchurch: RM Designs
Nelson College Commerce Centre Nelson: Jerram Tocker Barron Architects
Torea Studio Tasman/Nelson: Tennent Brown Architects, Dunning Thornton Engineers, Inch Buildings, Wraight+Assoc. Landscape, XLam and
Angus Muir Design
Upper Hutt Railway Station Upper Hutt: Studio Design + Architectur
Interior Innovation
Sponsored by Taranakipine
For innovative use of wood or a wood panel product as a signature feature, in a predominantly wood building, adding
ambience, flair and practicality.
Point Wells Gables Omaha: Aaron Paterson + Steven Lloyd
Langs Doors Northland: ARK
The Government of Samoa Fale Auckland: Walker Community Architects Ltd
Springfield Road Interior Christchurch: RM Designs
PIKO Wholefoods Christchurch: Solarchitect Ltd
Papanui Club Tauranga: RM Designs
Bradnor Road Christchurch: Cymon Allfrey Architects Ltd
Exterior Innovation & Infrastructure
Sponsored by Smartclad
For any wood or wood panel product that forms the exterior of or is an exterior structure, be it residential or
non-residential which highlights the versatility and flexibility of wood while enhancing the structure’s aesthetic.
Balsom Residence Whitianga: HAMR Home
Easton Light House Whangaparaoa: South Pacific Architecture
Riwaka Farm Building Tasman/Nelson: Art + Architecture Ltd
The Dylan Auckland: Paul Brown Architects
Herbetville Bach Hawke’s Bay: Holmes Architecture
NZ Specialty Timber Award
Sponsored by NZ Farm Forestry Association
The use of specialty timber in a manner that best highlights its unique characteristics. This category is open to
entries from across the spectrum of NZ grown timber usage from furniture to buildings, facilities to objets d’art.
Vodafone Building Christchurch: Abodo & Jasmax
Balsom Residence Whitianga: HAMR Home
HALO "Furniture System" Auckland: New Zealand Projects International
The Vessell Auckland: ARK
Langs Doors Northland: ARK
Cascade Long Line Sideboard Christchurch: Carlton Pezaro Ltd
Summerhill Entry Shelter Tauranga: Timothy Walton
Innovation of Student Design Award
NEW CATEGORY sponsored by Juken NZ Ltd
Three projects by third year students were nominated by each academic program for architecture or engineering (Victoria,
Auckland & Canterbury). Judges will select the final two winners. NB: As entries in this category are concept designs not actuals,
no images are available for publication.
Amanda Wijaya – Auckland University – Architecture
Aimee Lin – Auckland University – Architecture
Henry Zeng – Auckland University – Architecture
Reza Masoudnia – Auckland University – Engineering
Louie Tong – Auckland University – Engineering
Hamish Parhbu – Victoria University – Architecture
Jennifer Koat – Victoria University – Architecture
Mikayla Heesterman – Victoria University – Architecture