Architectural award presented by SIDEX

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The SIDEXPLOIT awards celebrate ingenuity and elegance in the use of real wood siding in the construction and renovation of residential, multi-residential, commercial and institutional buildings across Quebec.

Do you have a project where wood plays a central role? Whether you're an architect, contractor, installer, designer or simply a proud enthusiast, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talent!

Take a chance to win the honors and see your project recognized among the best in Quebec.

Projects will be judged on both aesthetic and technical criteria, such as: visual quality, balance of volumes, originality, harmony of materials, relevance of use, enhancement of the chosen species and compliance with installation standards.

Be part of the trendsetters who are redefining the use of wood in design and construction.

See rules and key information about the contest :

General Terms & Conditions and Admission Criteria

Authorization form - parties involved

Authorization form - photographer

Evaluation grid and criteria

Promotional materials (french only)

EN-Concours

Project Identification

This section allows us to precisely identify the project and its reference number in our system, so that we can properly highlight and cite the SIDEX coatings used. 

Identification of the person responsible for the application submission

Last Name

Email address of the person responsible for the application submission

Applicant company

Project name

Project type

Type(s) of siding featured in the project

Exterior wood siding

Interior wood paneling

SIDEX order number related to the project

Identification of parties involved

This section allows us to gather the necessary information about the professionals who participated in the project and to give them proper credit in our communications related to the competition.

Identification of building owner (this information will remain strictly confidential)

Contractor identification

Identification of installer (if different from contractor)

Architect identification

Designer identification

Project Information

This section gives you the opportunity to highlight what sets your project apart and explain why you are submitting it for the SIDEXPLO!T Award. The information and visuals provided here will help the jury better evaluate and assess your application.

Please explain how this project stands out thanks to the careful integration of real wood siding, both aesthetically and technically. Please provide as much detail as possible.

Upload project images

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Submit any other documents deemed relevant to the nomination (optional)

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Submission of authorization forms

This section is mandatory and is used to upload authorization documents from the project’s stakeholders. If the required forms are not submitted, your project will not be eligible for consideration in the competition.

Please upload the consent forms from the relevant parties (owner, architect, designer, contractor, etc.) here

Upload one or more files

Please submit the photographer's authorization form here

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General conditions and admission criteria

I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the competition, as well as the admission criteria, and I undertake to comply with them.

Projects that stand out

Our 2025 finalists

When ingenuity meets noble material: discover the finalists of the SIDEXPLOIT prize, projects where real wood becomes the stage for elegant, masterful innovation.

Between Lake and Forest

Architect : LOCUS architecture + design
Contractor : Construction SYMAT
Photo credit : Maxime Brouillet, Yousef Farasat, Christopher Malouf
Project type : Residential

Cimes Dental Clinic

Architect : CARTA architecte + designer
Entrepreneur : Syscomax & Aluminium J. Clément
Photo credit : David Boyer
Project type : Commercial

Mainguy Residence

Designer : atelier filz
Contractor : Kevlar
Photo credit : atelier filz
Project type : Residential

Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur

Architect : in situ atelier d'architecture
Contractor : Construction Benoit Moreau inc. & Le Groupe Drumco construction inc.
Photo credit : ©TARMAC – Damien Ligiardi
Project type : Institutional

Blais-Monfette House

Architect : UrbanÉco
Contractor : UrbanÉco
Photo credit: Emmanuelle Roberge
Project type : Residential

Clairière Residence

Architect : Ensemble Architecture
Contractor : Sarrazin Construction & Groupe Norevco
Photo credit : Pier-Alexandre Molaison-Houde
Project type : Residential

Black Mountain

Architect : LÖON architecture & design
Contractor : Est Ouest
Photo credit : Phil Bernard Photographe
Project type : Residential

Laplante-Pavsek Residence

Architect : Lambert architecte
Contractor : Les Espaces PERSO
Photo credit : Sarah Dagenais
Project type : Residential

The 155

Architect : La Shed Architecture
Contractor : Magalex Construction & Aluminium J. Clément
Photo credit : N/A
Project type : Residential

Eastman Project

Architect : N/A
Contractor : Construction Mathieu Brochu
Photo credit : N/A
Project type : Residential

Island Residence

Architect : Corbo (Dominique Thériault)
Contractor : Les Entreprises DEMAR Lée
Photo credit : N/A
Project type : Residential

The 6400

Architect : SGDA Architecte + Design
Designer : la brancoli design
Contractor : Magalex Construction & Aluminium J. Clément
Photo credit : N/A
Project type : Residential

Architectural award presented by SIDEX

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Project Identification

Identification of parties involved

Project Information

Submission of authorization forms

Experienced Experts

The Jury

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Projects that stand out

Our 2025 finalists

Estrie, Centre-du-Québec and Montérégie

Laval, Lanaudières, Outaouais, Mauricie and Laurentides

Quebec and Eastern Quebec