Spirit of Nature
Wood Architecture Award

A new international architectural award - the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award - was established in Finland in 1999. The Award is granted for architectural excellence to a person or group of persons whose work exemplifies a progressive and creative use of timber. The founder of the international Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award, the Wood in Culture Association, was set up to promote and foster a cultural tradition which breathes the presence of nature.The Award sum EUR 50,000 has been made possible by the support of
the Finnish Forest Foundation.   >> More

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For additional information, please contact the Wood in Culture Association woodinculture@smy.fi

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Winners:
2006:  >> Peter Zumthor
2004:  >> Richard Leplastrier
2002:  >> Kengo Kuma
2000:  >> Renzo Piano