TIMBECK architectural - proud sponsor of the 2009 Australian Timber Design Awards

Timbeck has kindly given us, the Timber Development Association (TDA), this opportunity to tell you about the enthusiastic support which Timbeck has provided the 2009 Australian Timber Design Awards.

Each year, it seems, the number of entries to the Awards grows. 2009 is, nonetheless, exceptional: we've never seen close to the number of entries received this year across all categories. The introduction of regional awards has played some role in this. But in the end, it is the support of sponsors like Timbeck that has turned this competition from its humble beginnings ten years ago into the highest profile timber design contest in Australasia.

All entries are now in, and judging will soon commence. As always, staff here at the TDA have been poring over the entries and picking personal favourites. We have been particularly impressed by the wonderful range of timber palettes with which we have been presented this year - but our opinions carry no weight in the selection of the winners. Our panel of judges - timber experts from industry, architecture and design - have the only say in this matter. Their selections will be made public at the various Awards presentation nights to be held across Australia in October and then on timberawards.com.au.

Once again, thank you to all entrants and thank you Timbeck for your contribution towards the success of the 2009 Australian Timber Design Awards!

The presentation nights of the Australian Timber Design Awards are likely to be particularly well attended this year, so be sure to book your tickets early. The timber design community has already been showing a lot of interest in our guest speaker for the presentation nights: Andrew Waugh of Waugh Thistleton Architects. Andrew and his team designed and constructed the world's tallest residential wooden building (in Hackney, London), a marvel of timber design - so it's no surprise that tickets have been flying out the door. The presentation nights are;

• South Australia & Western Australia Awards Night
  Cullity Gallery, University of WA,
  Cnr. Clifton & Stirling Rds,
  Nedlands, Perth
  5.30pm - 8.30pm
  Friday 16th October 2009
• Tasmania & Victoria Awards Night
  The Salon Room, Melbourne Recital Centre,
  Cnr. Southbank Blvd & Sturt St,
  Southbank, Melbourne
  5.30pm - 8.30pm
  Tuesday 20th October 2009
• ACT & New South Wales Awards Night
  Australian Institute of Architects,
  "Tusculum," 3 Manning Street,
  Potts Point, Sydney
  5.30pm - 8.30pm
  Wednesday 21st October 2009
• Northern Territory & Queensland
  Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place,
  South Bank, Brisbane
  5.30pm - 8.30pm
  Thursday 22nd October 2009

Entrants receive two complimentary tickets. Ticket packages and student discount are available. Ticket price includes arrival beverages and light snacks to be served prior to the Awards presentations. Tickets may be paid by MasterCard, Visa or cheque. To purchase tickets, email info@timberawards.com.au.

About the Australian Timber Design Awards
The Australian Timber Design Awards are the premier national timber design competition for the built environment professions. A wide range of entry categories highlights outstanding use of timber in a variety of applications. A separate category is available to students and entrants 30 and under.

Show your support for Australian timber design by purchasing your tickets to an Awards presentation night now!