MATCHDAY ⭐️
Here we go for week two! 1st team Debuts for Joe M and Alan, Conor back into captaincy and Gregors is on his way back from injury 😍
Go well all 💪🏼
What can softwoods unlock in architecture?
From structural systems to interiors and cladding, different softwood species bring different qualities to architecture.
Larch offers durability and texture, weathering naturally over time.
Spruce enables lightweight, engineered systems with precision and adaptability.
Douglas fir combines structural strength with warmth and refinement.
Across Wood Awards projects, it’s this understanding of material that often shapes the final architectural outcome.
If timber plays a central role in your project, we’d love to see your entry.
Entries are open until 22 May 2026.
Enter via the link in our bio.
#WoodAwards #TimberArchitecture #Softwood #Architecture #TimberDesign
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Credits:
🔸 The Drying Shed Sauna | Small Project Highly Commended 2024
Architect: Built Works
Client: Architects Holiday
Species: Larch (UK), Alder (Estonia), White Oak (USA), Silver Birch (UK), Spruce (Europe)
Photographer: Holly Ferrier / Built Works
🔹 Stroud Christian Community Chapel | Education & Public Sector Highly Commended 2020
Architect: Nicolas Pople Architects
Structural Engineer: Corbett & Tasker
Wood Supplier & Joinery: ZÜBLIN Timber GmbH
Species: Spruce and fir (Germany)
🔸 The Mews House | Private Winner 2021
Architect: Russell Jones Limited
Structural Engineer: Techniker Consulting Structural Engineers
Species: Douglas fir, European larch, larch glulam beams
Photographer: French + Tye
Great to have the scaffolding down as we approach completion of the Phase 1 works at St. John the Baptist Church, Kidmore End. The Grade II listed and much loved church has undergone a programme of restoration works. This included stone cleaning, a new lighting scheme and more efficient heating system. These improvements followed a quinquennial report which highlighted several key issues, which, if left unaddressed would lead to more significant issues overtime. It will be great to see the church in full swing soon!
MATCHDAY 🏏
Our first league games are finally here with your teamsheets and sponsors.
League debuts for Vish, Mahdi, James NS, Ryan A, Alan, Dean, Ryan M and Jack. Go well gents 💪🏼
Many thanks to Street and Walton Men's Shed for making these fantastic swift boxes for the Baily's site. Beard Construction generously donated £500 to the project and supplied the tea and biscuits to keep them going! The boxes will provide valuable nesting opportunities for swifts, helping to counter the significant decline in numbers seen across the UK. All part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, ecology and nature. @beard.construct
POV: You’re joining us for a morning on site at Mini Hungerford 🦺 ☀️
We were joined by Principle to discuss furniture details and reviewing measurements.
Keep your eyes peeled for our next update 👀
#pierarchitects #mini #siteprogress #hungerford #commercialarchitects
🚨 MATCHDAY 🚨
Our XI to take on @oxforddowns this morning in @homecountiespremiercricket ’s T20 competition hosted proudly by us. A win for the boys will see us compete a final with either Great Brickhill or Thame Town.
A big day of cricket at the club, come up and join us. Updates on our stories all day 🏏
After seeing all those inspiring stories over the weekend, have you caught London Marathon fever? 🏃♂️
Well we have THE marathon for YOU! Except, instead of skyscrapers, you’ll be taking in the stunning rolling Wiltshire hills ⛰️! And if you’re not up for a full marathon, we also have half marathon and 10k options. Walk or run, bring your dogs 🐾, and remember, under 12s go free!
CHALLENGE: The Wiltshire 3 Peaks
DATE: Saturday 13th June
LOCATION: Oare, Wiltshire
DISTANCES: 10km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon
🌸SPRING OFFER: Get 15% off both fundraising and self-funded entries with code SPRING15 before May 3rd. Don’t wait- places are filling up fast!
Go the distance for vulnerable young lives: 🔗sign up link in bio
Another step towards the season starting 💪🏼
Our 12-strong to take on @faringdoncricket today led by 3s skipper Mark Podbery. Welcome to Dean Saunders who joins from South Africa and will be a valuable addition to the squad this season!
Our Village Cup game against Wargrave tomorrow has been conceded by our opposition as we walkover to the next round on May 10th 🙌🏼
🌿 Education & Public Sector
This category celebrates the role of timber in shaping spaces for learning, community and public life where architecture must balance performance, longevity and environmental responsibility.
From university buildings and cultural institutions to places of gathering and reflection, these projects demonstrate how timber can create inspiring, welcoming environments while responding to complex briefs and contexts.
Over the past five years, winning projects in this category have combined technical innovation with a strong sense of place using timber to deliver both architectural ambition and meaningful public impact.
Selected winners from the past five years:
🔹 2025: Urban Nature Project, Natural History Museum (Gold Award)
🔸 2024: Clare College
🔹 2023: New Temple Complex (Gold Award)
🔸 2022: Homerton College Dining Hall (Gold Award)
🔹 2021: Magdalene College Library (Gold Award)
Projects must be located in the UK to be eligible.
Entries are open until 22 May 2026.
Find out more and submit your project via the link in bio.
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🔹 Urban Nature Project, Natural History Museum (2025)
Architect: Feilden Fowles Architects
Structural Engineer: engineersHRW
Wood Supplier: East Brothers Timber Ltd | Marley
Contractor: Walter Lilly
Landscape: J & L Gibbons
Photographer: Jim Stephenson
🔸 Clare College (2024)
Architect: Witherford Watson Mann
Structural Engineer: Smith and Wallwork
Wood Supplier: Constructional Timber (Manufacturers) Ltd
Contractor: Barnes Construction
Photographer: Philip Vile
🔹 New Temple Complex (2023)
Architect: James Gorst Architects
Structural Engineer: Eckersley O’Callaghan
Wood Supplier: English Woodlands Timber
Contractor: Beard Construction
Photographer: Rory Gardiner
🔸 Homerton College Dining Hall (2022)
Architect: Feilden Fowles
Structural Engineer: Structure Workshop
Wood Supplier: Constructional Timber
Contractor: Barnes Construction
Photographer: Jim Stephenson
🔹 Magdalene College Library (2021)
Architect: Niall McLaughlin Architects
Structural Engineer: Smith & Wallwork
Wood Suppliers: James Latham | Piper Joinery | Trojan Wood
Contractor: Cocksedge
Full project credits in the comments ↓
PRE-SEASON TEAMSHEETS 😍
First teams of the year as we have a testing double header with recent @homecountiespremiercricket club @falkland_cricket_club today.
Mahdi and Alan make first appearances for the club, Jimmy leads for the first time and there's a 1st XI debut for academy player Alfie.
In the 2s, George Dyke plays his first for the club and youngster Jack Podbury gets his first game with dad Mark captaining his first game of the season 🙌🏼
Go well lads!
For several years,Hunters has supported University of Reading undergraduate students who are studying Building Surveying, Construction Management & Quantity Surveying.
As part of their Part II ‘Projects’ module, students take on the challenge of the design and construction of a sustainable extension to a campus building, presenting their ideas to the University, as well as a consultant team including Hunters and Beard Construction. The module combines technical work with presentation skills practice, teamwork, risk analysis and project skills.
It’s inspiring to see the student’s teamwork and technical skills.
This year, we were delighted to celebrate the winning team and rising stars at an event hosted at Beard Construction’s offices.
A huge congratulations to all the students and the winning team!
The Hunters team included David Capel, Katie Grubb and Louie Capsalis. #constructionmanagement #buildingsurveying #quantitysurveying #award
