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Celebrating Excellence in Sustainable Wood Architecture
Cecobo is honored 18 outstanding wood projects at the 9th Cecobois Awards of Excellence ceremony, held at Palais Montcalm in Quebec City. This award recognizes the expanding use of wood in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential construction while celebrating the innovative architectural and engineering expertise of Quebec professionals. Additionally, 17 municipalities received plaques for their commitment to incorporating wood into their infrastructure and buildings.
Hosted by TVA Québec presenter Nathalie Clark, the ceremony welcomed approximately 275 guests. Daniel Bernard, MNA for Rouyn-Noranda–Témiscamingue and assistant to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, was also present to congratulate the winners. "The more we build with wood in Quebec, the more we create and sustain jobs in our regions while reducing our economic vulnerability, particularly concerning the U.S. market. Our government is committed to fostering favorable conditions for wood utilization and will continue working with Cecobois and industry partners to support this growth," said Bernard. Cecobois Director Louis Poliquin added, "The use of wood is becoming more widespread, with projects growing in scale and diversity. As a renewable resource with a low carbon footprint, wood plays a crucial role in combating climate change and stimulating regional economic growth. This year’s winning projects further underscore these values. I sincerely thank all professionals who submitted their projects and congratulate the winners on their exceptional work."
Award-Winning Projects and Highlight
Commercial Building Category
Marché public de la Matanie (Bas-Saint-Laurent)Recognized for its refined yet honest design, utilizing timber trusses with remarkable craftsmanship.
Winner in the category: Commercial Building
Marché public de la Matanie (Bas-Saint-Laurent)
Congratulations to the project team: MRC de la Matanie, Les architectes Goulet et Lebel, Habitat Construction, Tetra Tech, Montmorency Structures de bois, Maibec, Ébénisterie B. Coulombe.
Photo credit: Anthony François Photographe
Institutional Building Category (Joint Winners)
Institut Quantique (Eastern Townships)Praised for its architectural finesse and structural use of exposed wood in a research facility.
Winner in the category: Institutional Building
Institut Quantique (Estrie)
Congratulations to the project team: Université de Sherbrooke, Saucier + Perrotte Architectes, Latéral, Douglas Consultants, Ambiance Bois.
Photo credit: Raphaël Thibodeau
New Camp Mercier (Capitale-Nationale)Awarded for its seamless integration with the landscape and meticulous detailing.
Winner in the category: Institutional Building
Nouveau Camp Mercier (Capitale-Nationale)
Congratulations to the project team: Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq), Anne Carrier architecture, WSP, Rousseau Lefebvre, Constructions Béland & Lapointe, Construction Steven Fradette & fils, Goodfellow, Ébénisterie Chambois, Plafond Lambris, Maxi-Forêt.
Photo credit: Adrien Williams
Sports Facility Category
Saint-Georges multisport complex (Chaudière-Appalaches)Honored for its intelligent use of wood, defining space naturally while maintaining sustainability.
Winner in the category: Sports Building
Complexe multisport de Saint-Georges (Chaudière-Appalaches)
Congratulations to the project team: Centre de services scolaire de la Beauce-Etchemin, ABCP architecture | Consortium, Marie-Lise Leclerc architecte | Consortium, Bilodeau Baril Leeming Architectes | Consortium, EXP, WSP, Tetra Tech, Construction Les Charpentistes, Les Constructions Binet, Go Multimédia, Structure Fusion, Armstrong World Industries, Les Céramiques Bonamigo, Plancher Excalibur, Signature Cuisines A.C.
Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
Educational Facility Category
Winner in the category: Educational Institution École des Cerisiers (Mauricie) Congratulations to the project team: Centre de services scolaire du Chemin-du-Roy, Lucie Paquet architecte | Consortium, Paulette Taillefer | Consortium, Leclerc architectes | Consortium, Stantec, Mousse Architecture de paysage, Envelop³, Therrien Entrepreneur Général, Ambiance Bois, Barrette Structural, Maxi-Forêt, Goodfellow, Armstrong World Industries, Design Küché, 475 High Performance Building Supply. Photo credit: David Boyer
École des Cerisiers (Mauricie)Noted for its precise execution and innovative use of wood materials.
Industrial Building Category
Fire station #55 Saint-Aubert (Chaudière-Appalaches)Recognized for its harmonious blend of architecture and structure.
Winner in the category: Industrial Building
Caserne #55 de Saint-Aubert (Chaudière-Appalaches)
Congratulations to the project team: Municipalité de Saint-Aubert, Atelier Guy architectes, ASP Experts Conseils, PGA Experts, Kamco Construction, Art Massif, Structure CD, Les Portes Baillargeon, Modulfab, Juste du Pin.
Photo credit: Charles O'Hara
Multi-Residential Building Category
Les Pavillons du 49° (Nord-du-Québec)Showcased new possibilities in modular wood construction using CLT.
Winner in the category: Multi-Residential Building
Les Pavillons du 49° (Nord-du-Québec)
Congratulations to the project team: OBNL Les Pavillons du 49°, PERCH architecture, Nordic Structures, TR3E Experts-Conseils, Chantiers Chibougamau, UNIGEC, Maibec.
Photo credit: Ulysse Lemerise
Outdoor Infrastructure Category
Espace Philippe Boucher skating rink, Saint-Apollinaire (Chaudière-Appalaches)Praised for its craftsmanship and sustainable design.
Winner in the category: Outdoor Infrastructure
Patinoire de l’Espace Philippe Boucher de Saint-Apollinaire (Chaudière-Appalaches)
Congratulations to the project team: Municipalité de Saint-Apollinaire, ABCP architecture, L2C Experts-Conseils, TB4 Ronam, Altanergy, ARPO Groupe-conseil, Construction Les Charpentistes, Structure Fusion.
Photo credit: Stéphane Groleau
Structural Concept Category
Marché public de La Matanie (Bas-Saint-Laurent)Awarded for its well-balanced structure that merges functionality with aesthetics.
Winner in the category: Structural Concept
Marché public de La Matanie (Bas-Saint-Laurent)
Congratulations to the project team: Municipalité de Saint-Apollinaire, ABCP architecture, L2C Experts-Conseils, TB4 Ronam, Altanergy, ARPO Groupe-conseil, Construction Les Charpentistes, Structure Fusion.
Photo credit: Anthony François Photographe
Exterior Cladding Category
Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, Phase 3 (Capitale-Nationale)Recognized for its precision in wood adaptation and detail-oriented execution.
Winner in the category: Exterior Cladding
Promenade Samuel-De Champlain, Phase 3 (Capitale-Nationale)
Congratulations to the project team: Commission de la capitale nationale du Québec (CCNQ), Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), Daoust Lestage Lizotte Stecker, AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), WSP, Tetra Tech, Pomerleau, Construction BML, Construction Deric, Construction Citadelle, Beauvais & Verret, Goodfellow, Maxi-Forêt, Equiparc.
Photo credit: Adrien Williams
Interior Design Category (Joint Winners)
Tracés Droit de la construction (Montreal)Celebrated for its bold integration of wood and concrete.
Winner in the category: Interior Design
Tracés Droit de la construction (Montréal)
Congratulations to the project team: Roy Bastien Avocats, Jean-Maxime Labrecque, Architecte, Nordic Structures.
Photo credit:
Jean-Maxime Labrecque
École de l'Étincelle (Saguenay)Highlighted for its spatial richness and exceptional detailing.
Winner in the category: Interior Design
École de l'Étincelle (Saguenay)
Congratulations to the project team: Centre de services scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay, Agence Spatiale | Consortium, APPAREIL architecture | Consortium, BGLA ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN URBAIN | Consortium, WSP, La Charpenterie, Montmorency Structures de bois, Juste du Pin, Armstrong World Industries, Ébénisterie Distinction.
Photo credit: Maxime Brouillet
Innovation Category
Seniors residence | Maison Alternative de Saint-Hilarion (Capitale-Nationale)Acknowledged for its biophilic approach in designing care facilities.
Winner in the category: Innovative Solutions
Maison des aînés | Maison Alternative de Saint-Hilarion (CIUSSSCN) (Capitale-Nationale)
Congratulations to the project team: Ministère de la santé et des services sociaux | CIUSSS de la Capitale Nationale, Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI), DMG architecture | Consortium, Groupe A | Consortium, GLCRM Architectes | Consortium, Provencher_Roy | Consortium, EMS Ingénierie, Bouthillette Parizeau et Associés (BPA), Structure Fusion.
Photo credit: Simon Villeneuve | Groupe A
Light Frame Category
Le KOS (Capitale-Nationale)Pioneered the use of alternative wood species for structural applications.
Winner in the category: Light Frame Construction
Le KOS (Capitale-Nationale)
Congratulations to the project team: LOGISCO, Architectes Roberge & Leduc, L2C Experts-Conseils, Construction Les Charpentistes, Structures Ultratec, Matériaux Bomat, Montmorency Structures de bois.
Photo credit: Pierre-Olivier Fortin
Heritage Building Category
Hôtel de ville de Montréal (Montréal):Skillfully merged historical restoration with contemporary elements.
Winner in the category: Heritage Award
Hôtel de ville de Montréal (Montréal)
Congratulations to the project team: Ville de Montréal, Beaupré Michaud et Associés, Architectes, NCK, Martin Roy et Associés, MU Architecture, David Gour, St-Denis Thompson, Les Entreprises Melançon, Restauration Dominion, Les Gaspilleurs, Prodomo, Ébénisterie Architecturale Labelle, Ébénisterie David & Fils, Atelier LABOUTIQUE, Les Agences Robert Janvier, Lambton, Atelier C.U.B.
Photo credit: Raphaël Thibodeau
Sustainable Development Category
Nouvel Hôtel de ville de La Pêche (Outaouais)Recognized for its Passivhaus design and carbon-conscious approach.
Winner in the category: Sustainable Development
Nouvel Hôtel de ville de La Pêche (Outaouais)
Congratulations to the project team: Municipalité de La Pêche, BGLA ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN URBAIN, Latéral, Ed Brunet et Associés, Les Entreprises JDC, Pageau Morel et associés, GRAVITAIRE, Denis Massie Architecte Paysagiste, Ambiance Bois, FT-Vilstal.
Photo credit: Parsell
Student Category (Design)
Urban synergy: the greenhouse as a catalyst for the Saint-Henri districtExplored the potential of wood in urban environments.
Winner in the category: Student Award: Design
Synergie urbaine, la serre comme catalyseur du quartier Saint-Henri
Congratulations to the project team: Béatrice Pepin, Université de Montréal, Noémie Lachance, Université de Montréal.
Photo credit: Béatrice Pepin et Noémie Lachance
Student Category (Research)
Development of adhesives for engineered wood productsAdvanced sustainable bonding solutions for the wood industr
Student Award: Research Project
Development of Adhesives for Wood Engineering Products
Congratulations to the project team: Alex Mary, Université Laval.
Photo credit: Alex Mary
Municipal Commitment Award
Seventeen municipalities were honored for promoting wood construction. Photos of the award-winning projects can be downloaded from the following link.
About Cecobois
Cecobois (Centre d'expertise sur la construction commerciale en bois) is an organization dedicated to increasing the use of wood in multi-family and non-residential construction in Quebec. Its mission is to combat climate change while promoting responsible economic development.
