Mumford and Wood scoops BWF Award

Mumford and Wood has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Woodworking Project of the Year Award, for its handcrafting of bespoke windows for London’s residential 1 Mayfair project.

The BWF Woodworking Project of the Year Award was sponsored by Anker Stuy Coatings, the specialist in high-quality industrial coatings and paint products, and recognises innovation and the very best in design, application and ability to celebrate excellence in woodworking and joinery which exceeds the usual requirements of joinery products.

BWF Award judges described the bespoke windows for 1 Mayfair as “a standout,” due to its ability to completely modernise heritage by “creating new history while blending with both contemporary and existing style.”

Matthew Blaylock, Managing Director at Mumford and Wood said: “The 1 Mayfair project is an unprecedented showcase of British joinery excellence – the most significant commission in Mumford & Wood’s 70-year history.

“We handcrafted 646 bespoke windows for the building, each an exercise in precision and artistry. Included were curved in plan and curved both in elevation and plan – the largest number of such windows we’ve ever produced for a London project. This project is not just about manufacturing windows; it’s about redefining what is possible in heritage-sensitive joinery on a global stage.

“It’s an honour to see the skill, craftsmanship and dedication of our team recognised by the BWF Awards.”

Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the BWF, commented: “This year’s BWF Awards provided a fantastic opportunity for the sector to come together to recognise and celebrate the projects, businesses and people driving innovation and best practice across woodworking and joinery manufacture.

“Congratulations to Mumford & Wood for winning this prestigious award. The quality of entries for this year’s Woodworking Project of the Year set a high benchmark, but the complexity of producing such a large number of intricately design windows for 1 Mayfair meant this project was a standout.

“Demonstrating the skills and expertise needed to meet high levels of scale, intricacy and difficulty, this project is a clear example of the talent within our sector.”

The prize was presented at a celebratory awards evening on Friday 21 November at the Kimpton Fitzroy London.

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