--- title: "Contests | Sidex" url: https://www.groupesidex.com/en/contests/ lang: en-CA publisher: "Groupe Sidex" publisher_type: HomeAndConstructionBusiness, Organization publisher_url: https://www.groupesidex.com publisher_address: "90 Rue Pomerleau, Magog, QC, J1X 5T5, CA" publisher_phone: "+1 819-843-6286" publisher_email: info@groupesidex.com --- # Architectural award presented by SIDEX ## Register now! ![logo sidexploit 4 1](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/logo_sidexploit-4-1.png) View the 2025 finalists 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. ![logo sidex white bounce](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-sidex-blanc-bounce.svg) See rules and key information about the contest : [General Terms & Conditions and Admission Criteria](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/general_terms_and_admission-criteria_sidexploit_2026-2027.docx) [Authorization form - parties involved](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/authorization_form_parties_involved_sidexploit_2026-2027.docx) [Authorization form - photographer](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/authorization_form_photographer_sidexploit_2026-2027.docx) [Evaluation grid and criteria](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/Evaluation_Grid_Sidexploit_2026-2027.docx) [Promotional materials (french only)](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/visuels-promotionnels-sidexploit-par-sidex.zip) ### Experienced Experts ##### The Jury ![icon jury a venir](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/icone-jury-a-venir.png) Coming soon ###### – ![icon jury a venir](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/icone-jury-a-venir.png) Coming soon ###### – ![icon jury a venir](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/icone-jury-a-venir.png) Coming soon ###### – ![icon jury a venir](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/icone-jury-a-venir.png) Coming soon ###### – ![icon jury a venir](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/icone-jury-a-venir.png) Coming soon ###### – ## 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. ![laureate sidexploit](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/laureate-sidexploit.png) Between Lake and Forest Architect : [LOCUS architecture + design](https://www.locus-ad.ca/) Contractor : Construction SYMAT Photo credit : [Maxime Brouillet](https://www.maximebrouillet.com/) , [Yousef Farasat](https://www.locus-ad.ca/studio/) , Christopher Malouf Project type : Residential Cimes Dental Clinic Architect : [CARTA architecte + designer](https://cartaarchitecte.com/) Entrepreneur : [Syscomax](https://www.syscomax.com/) & [Aluminium J. Clément](https://www.aluminiumjclement.com/) Photo credit : [David Boyer](https://www.david-boyer.ca/) Project type : Commercial ![siding wood exterior red cedar](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-exterieur-residence-mainguy-02.jpg) Mainguy Residence Designer : [atelier filz](https://www.atelierfilz.com/) Contractor : [Kevlar](https://kevlarhabitation.ca/) Photo credit : [atelier filz](https://www.atelierfilz.com/residence-mainguy) Project type : Residential ![20250902 Dame Coeur 83 LR](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/20250902_Dame-de-Coeur_83_LR.jpg) Théâtre de la Dame de Cœur Architect : [in situ atelier d'architecture](https://insitu.qc.ca/) Contractor : [Construction Benoit Moreau inc.](https://www.constructionbenoitmoreau.ca/) & [Le Groupe Drumco construction inc.](https://www.drumco.ca/) Photo credit : [©TARMAC – Damien Ligiardi](https://studiotarmac.com/) Project type : Institutional ![siding exterior wood maintenance free](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-exterieur-bois-projet-blais-04.jpg) Blais-Monfette House Architect : [UrbanÉco](https://urbanecoconstruction.ca/) Contractor : [UrbanÉco](https://urbanecoconstruction.ca/) Photo credit: [Emmanuelle Roberge](https://emmanuelleroberge.com/) Project type : Residential ![ff-83d898357970d5705fcd68b2e3c8563d-ff-Morin-Height_Ext_DSC4887](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-exterieur-bois-veritable-projet-clairiere-03.jpg) Clairière Residence Architect : [Ensemble Architecture](https://ensemblearchitecture.com/) Contractor : [Sarrazin Construction](https://sarrazinconstruction.ca/) & [Groupe Norevco](https://norevco.ca/) Photo credit : [Pier-Alexandre Molaison-Houde](https://www.molaisonhoude.com/) Project type : Residential ![Montagne black Est Ouest 105 Web](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/Montagne_Noire_Est_Ouest_105_Web-scaled.jpg) Black Mountain Architect : [LÖON architecture & design](https://lonnarchitectureetdesign.com/accueil) Contractor : [Est Ouest](https://estouest.ca/) Photo credit : [Phil Bernard Photographe](https://philbernard.ca/) Project type : Residential ![ff 706199aa7f479c0f5d281dfe77c5d7d2 ff Lambert architecte 820 ch lac milette 04](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/ff-706199aa7f479c0f5d281dfe77c5d7d2-ff-Lambert-architecte-820-ch-du-lac-milette-04-scaled.jpg) Laplante-Pavsek Residence Architect : [Lambert architecte](https://www.lambertarchitecte.com/) Contractor : [Les Espaces PERSO](https://www.lesespacesperso.com/) Photo credit : [Sarah Dagenais](https://www.sarahdagenais.com/) Project type : Residential ![Le155 exterieur2](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/Le155-exterieur2.jpg) The 155 Architect : [La Shed Architecture](https://www.lashedarchitecture.com/) Contractor : [Magalex Construction](https://magalex.ca/) & [Aluminium J. Clément](https://www.aluminiumjclement.com/) Photo credit : N/A Project type : Residential ![sidex siding genuine wood project 26530 03](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-bois-veritable-projet-26530-03-1.jpg) Eastman Project Architect : N/A Contractor : [Construction Mathieu Brochu](https://www.constructionmathieubrochu.com/) Photo credit : N/A Project type : Residential ![sidex siding exterior wood maintenance free project caraquet 05](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/sidex-revetement-exterieur-bois-sans-entretien-projet-caraquet-05-scaled.jpg) Island Residence Architect : [Corbo (Dominique Thériault)](https://www.corboinc.com/?lang=fr) Contractor : Les Entreprises DEMAR Lée Photo credit : N/A Project type : Residential ![Le6400 exterieur2](https://www.groupesidex.com/wp-content/uploads/Le6400-exterieur2.jpg) The 6400 Architect : [SGDA Architecte + Design](https://sgda.ca/) Designer : [la brancoli design](https://www.labrancolidesign.com/) Contractor : [Magalex Construction](https://magalex.ca/) & [Aluminium J. 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