Gowercroft Joinery wins the British Woodworking Federation’s Woodworking Project of the Year Award
Gowercroft Joinery has won the British Woodworking Federation’s (BWF) Woodworking Project of the Year Award for its work at Templeton House – a Grade II listed property in Roehampton, London.
The Alfreton-based company designed, manufactured and installed more than 300 bespoke timber pieces. These included 180 heritage sliding sash windows, 75 sets of traditional shutters, 60 internal doors, and over a kilometre of skirting boards.
Balancing modern performance and traditional craftsmanship
Templeton House, once home to Winston Churchill, was restored as part of a £32 million project. Gowercroft’s role was to replace the original sash windows with modern, high-performance alternatives. The new designs preserved the building’s character while delivering improved energy efficiency and comfort.
This project led to the development of two key product ranges: the Winston Sliding Sash and Richmond Flush Casement. These heritage windows combine traditional joinery with ultra-thin vacuum glazing. As a result, they replicate the look of single glazing while delivering modern performance.
Recognised for excellence in joinery
The BWF Awards celebrate innovation and craftsmanship in UK woodworking. This category, sponsored by Centor®, recognises outstanding design, technical achievement and project delivery.
Helen Hewitt, Chief Executive of the BWF commented:
“Gowercroft’s Joinery’s contribution to the restoration of Templeton House demonstrated exquisite craftsmanship – returning the building to its former glory with much improved levels of performance. Impressing the judging panel, the project involved traditional joinery skills, modern technology, design innovation and complex project management making Gowercroft’s work at Templeton House a worthy winner of the Project of the Year Award.
“The quality of the entries that we received this year was exceptional, with each demonstrating the talent, creativity and professionalism of our industry. Our sector makes a significant contribution to the UK’s construction and manufacturing industries, and it’s fantastic to come together at the BWF Awards to champion the outstanding talent and achievement that make our industry so successful.”
Celebrating the future of timber joinery
Speaking after the win, Andrew Madge, Managing Director at Gowercroft Joinery, said:
“This award is a very important achievement for Gowercroft, demonstrating the value of traditional joinery and craftsmanship – particularly when combined with modern glazing technology.
“I’m extremely proud of the team’s dedication to restoring this prestigious historic building to such a high standard. The woodworking industry has a bright future. As awareness of sustainability continues to grow, timber is increasingly recognised as the natural choice for construction. We’re excited for what lies ahead.”
The award was presented at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, where the BWF hosted its annual celebration of excellence in British joinery.