A mass timber project in Squamish, B.C., has earned two honours at the 14^th annual Architizer A+Awards.

Vancouver-based Stephane Laroye Architect Inc., received both the Jury Winner and Popular Choice awards in the Architecture + Prefab & Modular category for the Oceanfront Squamish Presentation Centre & Public House.

The Architizer A+Awards recognize projects and firms from around the world. This year’s program featured 600 finalists across 124 categories, selected by a jury of more than 250 industry professionals.

“I am incredibly honoured that we have been recognized internationally as leaders in pre-fabrication and mass timber design and construction using B.C. wood,” says Stephane Laroye, the company’s principal and founder. “I am also proud of what it says about the future of wood technology, pre-fabrication, and design. Thank you to all our partners and suppliers for making this possible.”

The Presentation Centre serves as a gathering place for the Oceanfront Squamish housing community. The project uses wood throughout the structure and interior. The design team selected wood for its suitability for modular construction, its potential for carbon storage, and its local availability.

The building combines yellow cedar shingles with galvanized metal cladding on the exterior.

The project also includes a two-storey house post, a type of monumental pole, carved by Squamish Nation artist Xwalacktun (Rick Harry).