OKIDOKI Win the International Award for Wood Architecture 2026
27.2.2026 08:00:00 CET | OKIDOKI | Pressmeddelande
PARIS, FRANCE – The Swedish architecture studio OKIDOKI has been honored with the prestigious International Award for Wood Architecture (IAWA) 2026 for the new railway station building in Varberg, Sweden. Emerging victorious in the "Best New Construction" category, the Swedish project stood out among a shortlist of seven premier European timber developments.
The award was presented on February 26 at the 8th International Wood Construction Forum in Paris. This marks the second major international accolade for Varberg railway station, following its success at the UIC Railway Station Awards last year.
“This is OKIDOKI’s most significant international recognition to date,” says Rickard Stark, Partner at OKIDOKI. “Our design philosophy, which blends traditional materials with modern innovation, clearly resonates on the European stage.”
A Coastal Landmark Crafted in Timber
Constructed using glulam and cross-laminated timber (CLT), Varberg railway station is designed as a modern tribute to the city’s heritage as a seaside resort. The architecture is defined by its overhanging corners that appear to lift from the ground — a nod to the nearby sea.
The jury highlighted the project's seamless integration of art and architecture. In collaboration with artist Juri Markkula, the station features "Windy," an installation where wooden window decorations appear to be dissolved by the coastal breeze.
Setting a New Standard for Infrastructure
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the station serves as a blueprint for sustainable public infrastructure. By utilizing a timber structure, recycled materials, and integrated solar energy, the building meets the rigorous Miljöbyggnad Gold environmental certification.
“The award places this Swedish infrastructure project at the very top tier of European architecture,” says Alexander Nyberg, IAWA jury member. “The jury particularly appreciated how a clean, simple concept was executed with such consistency and success.”
Project Highlights:
- Architect: OKIDOKI (Principal Architect Rickard Stark & Lead Architect Bobbie Nyström)
- Location: Varberg, Sweden (Inaugurated July 2025)
- Size: 2,808 m²
- Key Materials: Timber, Granite, Recycled materials
- Major Awards: IAWA 2026 (Winner), UIC Railway Station Awards 2025 (Winner)
Nominated projects for the International Award for Wood Architecture 2026 (Best New Construction):
- Varberg Station, Sweden
- KinderKunstLabor Museum, Austria
- Lagmansgården School Home, Finland
- Hortus Office Building, Switzerland
- Winklhof Equestrian Centre, Austria
- Kuokkalan Kalon Residential Block, Finland
- Wangen Observation Tower, Germany
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Rickard StarkArkitekt SAR/MSA
Creative Director, partner
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At OKIDOKI, we believe architecture should be nothing less than beautiful. We’re all about that soulful, sensory richness you find in old-school craftsmanship, but reimagined with a contemporary twist and modern tech. It is a blend of traditional charm and modernist order − we call it Modern Grace.
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