FII India supports high-profile commercial projects to demonstrate the design potential and reliability of Canadian wood in applications ranging from high-end residential to the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Working alongside architects and builders, FII India helps deliver aesthetically pleasing projects and build knowledge and confidence in B.C. species. These projects show how Canadian wood performs in demanding climates, meets design and durability requirements, and elevates the quality of hospitality, residential and public infrastructure. Each successful build expands awareness, strengthens relationships with decision-makers and opens new pathways for long-term commercial growth.
36 commercial projects completed using B.C. wood in 2025/26
Bram Woodcrafting Studio
Climate-responsive design with western red cedar
Western red cedar was the ideal choice for Bram Woodcrafting Studio’s west-facing office façade in Mysuru, where intense sun and monsoon rains demand a material that performs across seasons. With wood sourcing and technical support from FII India, founder Bram Rouws designed weather screens made of 60 pivoting cedar panels that regulate solar exposure and improve natural ventilation. Cedar’s natural durability, resistance to UV and insect damage, and warm colour made it the only material considered. The project’s success has generated new commercial interest, including an order of western red cedar by a sister company.
Beleza by the Beach
Cedar shakes for coastal performance
When Wheaton Design rebuilt the hotel reception area at Beleza by the Beach in Goa, it sought a roofing solution that could deliver both durability and a distinct arrival experience for guests at the eco-luxury resort. The company selected Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified western red cedar shakes for the 557-square-metre roof, offering natural resistance to moisture and decay, a refined taper sawn finish, and colour tones that complement Goa’s coastal architecture. This project demonstrates how B.C. wood can elevate design while meeting demanding performance requirements.
Rhododendron Sanctuary
Engineered timber in a sensitive ecosystem
An ecotourism facility at the Rhododendron Sanctuary in northeastern India that makes extensive use of engineered timber is a high-profile example of sustainable public infrastructure. Using Douglas-fir gluelaminated timber (glulam) beams, columns and arches, the 1,486-square-metre facility built by Jackhammer—the first large-scale commercial manufacturer of glulam in India—demonstrates how engineered timber can perform in a sensitive Himalayan ecosystem.
Juju
S-P-F creates a welcoming ambience
Juju, a fine-dining restaurant in South Goa, showcases how FII India’s long-standing relationship with Wheaton Design comes to life in beautiful high-end commercial projects. Wheaton Design selected B.C. spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F) for the ceiling rafters and interior fit-outs to create a warm, refined environment that harmonizes with natural light and greenery.
Nesca Homes
Scaling wood-frame construction
Nesca Homes is demonstrating the potential of Canadian wood in India’s construction sector through a growing portfolio of woodframe projects. Since 2018, the company has completed more than 40 projects using B.C. S-P-F—nearly 100 containers to date—and is the only company in the country producing code-compliant wood-frame homes.
The company is now expanding into hospitality and resort development, including Irya Vineyards in Hyderabad, where 85 cubic metres of B.C. S-P-F, western red cedar and yellow cedar were used to construct the resort. Currently under construction is the 4,645-square-metre Le Pino Resort near Hyderabad. This will be India’s first wood-frame construction resort built exclusively with Canadian species, requiring an expected 20 containers of S-P-F and Douglas-fir.
