Megaprojects, exquisite designs lead the 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)

Global streaming event showcases the nation’s finest to Southeast Asia and beyond

• New World Development Company Limited, Lofter Group Limited, and Henderson Land Development Company Limited lead list of winning developers in Hong Kong and Macau while Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd., among other accomplished companies, receives accolades in Mainland China
• Design practices Lead8, LYCS Architecture, and Benoy Limited win multiple categories across Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau

BANGKOK, Thailand — 7 December 2022

The Winners and Highly Commended recipients of the 9th Annual PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau), presented in association with Anjuke, were unveiled today in a virtual celebration streamed live on AsiaPropertyAwards.com and multiple digital platforms.

New World Development Company Limited won the coveted title of Best Developer (Hong Kong and Macau) as well as the Best Office Development (Hong Kong and Macau) award for 888 Lai Chi Kok Road (NCB Innovation Centre). The seasoned Hong Kong-based company also shared the Best Mega Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau) honour with integrated design studio Lead8 for their collaboration on the extensive retail, dining and entertainment hub known as 11 SKIES.

Lead8 was also honoured with the Best Mega Mixed Use Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Mega Mixed Use Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) awards for 11 SKIES.

Lofter Group Limited garnered four wins, including the titles of Best Boutique Condo Development (Hong Kong) and Best Asset Enhancement Initiative (Hong Kong and Macau) for its projects 181 Sai Yee Street and Two Bedford Place, respectively. One Bedford Place, another project by the premium Hong Kong developer, won Best Office Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Office Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau).

Henderson Land Development Company Limited also received four wins, including the titles of Best Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) for the large integrated hub Baker Circle. The seasoned developer also won both the Best Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Condo Development (Hong Kong) awards for One Innovale.

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Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. won the prestigious category of Best Housing Development (Mainland China) as well as the Best Boutique Housing Development (Mainland China) award for Guangzhou Nansha Amber Living. The developer also received the Best High-End Condo Development (Mainland China) title for Foshan Huafa Canal City.

Great architecture practices gave a strong showing this year with their exquisite designs. LYCS Architecture won both the titles of Best Condo Development (Mainland China) and Best Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China) for Kincang Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential.

In addition to its awards for 11 SKIES, Lead8 won Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China) for Shougang Park Urban Weaving District while Benoy Limited gained two wins for its designs on CRL MixC Qianhai and Benoy Hong Kong Studio.

Hari V Krishnan, CEO and managing director of PropertyGuru Group, said: “The developers and design practices of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau are known for producing some of the most remarkable works of architecture and engineering in Asia Pacific. These award-winning projects show the rest of Asia Pacific what can be done in design and development, inspiring more companies to create what’s next. And with our network and expertise, PropertyGuru can show the way forward for developers in Southeast Asia to bridge the gap with Chinese investors and engage a wider clientele today.”

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The judges that selected this year’s shortlisted nominees in Mainland China consist of Chou Guang Ming (Ray), founder and creative director, Vermilion Zhou Design Group; Coco Lin, principal and project director, B+H Consulting International Inc.; Eunice Wu, property director, China Merchants Shekou and Overseas Development Division; Guo Nu, founder and design principal, AUD Architect and Urban Design; James Woo, executive director and co-head of valuation and advisory services for China, Colliers; Jesse Wang, design director, F.G Studio; Ken Ip, chairman, Asia MarTech Society; Luo Minjie, director of the planning and design department, Sichuan Waterfront Urban and Rural Development Co., Ltd; Paul Tse, president of the board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers; T.K Chu, founder and principal designer of T.K. Chu Design Group and TK Home; Wang Shaoqing, founder and chief designer, CLV.Design; Wei JinJing, founder and chief creative director, Nature Times Art Design; and Zhong Ling, founder of DUTS Design, French National Registered Architect, Master of Architecture in ENSAPLV, and Guest Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Eric Dong, general manager of Baicheng Tax Services, led the team of HLB China, the official supervisor of the Mainland China awards.

The judges that selected this year’s shortlisted nominees in Hong Kong and Macau consist of Paul Tse, president, board of directors, Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers; Bernie Devine, senior regional director, Asia Pacific, Yardi Systems, Inc.; Gregory Ku, executive consultant, Jones Lang LaSalle Hong Kong; Jimmy Wardhana, co-founder and principal of JWCC Architecture Co. Ltd.; Oliver Tong, general manager, Jones Lang LaSalle Macau & Zhuhai; Vincent Cheung, founder and managing director, Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal Limited; Sr Yew, Edmond, vice president of China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (HK and International Chapter); and Yu Kam Hung, past president, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.

HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited – HLB Hong Kong, led by the team of Clara Ng and Jack Tien, served as the official supervisor of the Hong Kong and Macau awards.

Top winners of the Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau will move on to compete with peers in other countries for the honours of ‘Best in Asia’ at the 17th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final on 9 December in Bangkok, Thailand.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE: PGRU), the 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme is supported by official partner Anjuke; official channel partner History; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; exclusive digital branding partner Global Design Awards Lab; official PR partners Artemis Associates and Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partners Luxuo, Mingtiandi, Palace, and Yacht Style; supporting association IFC – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) 2022

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Kincang Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential by LYCS Architecture 金昌烟波星鹭湾 by 零壹城市建筑事务所

Best High-End Condo Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Foshan Huafa Canal City by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. 佛山华发滨江府 by 珠海华发实业股份有限公司
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Glory Land of Dewei by Huizhou Dewei Group Co., Ltd 德威江誉城 by 惠州市德威集团有限公司

Best Boutique Housing Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Guangzhou Nansha Amber Living by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. 广州美的华发天珀 by 珠海华发实业股份有限公司

Best Mixed-Use Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Heartland 66 by Hang Lung Properties 武汉恒隆广场 by 恒隆地产
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Yuexiu International Finance Center by Yuexiu Property 越秀国际金融中心 by 越秀地产

Best Office Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Cloud Land, Hangzhou by Greentown China Holdings Limited 杭州云澜谷商务中心 by 绿城中国控股有限公司

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: CRL MixC Qianhai by Benoy Limited 深圳华润前海中心 by 贝诺
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Chengdu Co-Innovation and Cooperation Center by Laguarda.Low Architects (LLA) 成都高新创合中心 by LLA建筑设计公司
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: T-Max by HZS Design (Shanghai) Ltd. 旭辉 西投•重庆之眼 by 汇张思建筑设计事务所（上海）股份有限公司

Best Affordable Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Railway Leisure Town by HZS Design (Shanghai) Ltd. 中铁•逸都 by 汇张思建筑设计事务所（上海）股份有限公司

Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China) 

• WINNER: ONE-CU Office by ONE-CU Interior Design Lab ONE-CU 壹方办公室 by ONE-CU 壹方设计

Best Educational Interior Design (Mainland China) 

• WINNER: Sunac · Beyond Mansion by TOMO DESIGN 融创·云潮府艺术中心 by TOMO 東木筑造

Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Shougang Park Urban Weaving District by Lead8 首钢北京园区城市织补创新工场项目 by Lead8
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: MixC Wuhan by Lead8 武汉万象城 by Lead8
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Joy Breeze by Benoy Limited 苏州大悦春风里 by 贝诺

Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China) 

• WINNER: China Overseas Beijing Yinghai Unifun by JATO Design International Limited 北京中海 瀛海环宇坊 by 杰拓设计 (国际) 有限公司

Best Sales Gallery Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Nanjing Lishui Luxurious Mansion by HCD IMPRESS 南京溧水礼樾云居 by 柏年印象
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: BUCG Peking Mansion Sales Office by Beijing Legend Architectural Design Co., Ltd. 北京城建·天坛府售楼处 by 北京传奇建筑设计有限公司

BEST OF MAINLAND CHINA AWARDS

Best Condo Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Kincang Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential by LYCS Architecture 金昌烟波星鹭湾 by 零壹城市建筑事务所

Best Housing Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Guangzhou Nansha Amber Living by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. 广州美的华发天珀 by 珠海华发实业股份有限公司

LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES

PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (China – Hong Kong and Macau) 2022

DEVELOPER AWARD

Best Developer (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: New World Development Company Limited

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Condo Development (Hong Kong)

• WINNER: One Innovale by Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Best Boutique Condo Development (Hong Kong)

• WINNER: 181 Sai Yee Street by Lofter Group Limited

Best Waterfront Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: Lee Nam Road 66 by Logan Group Company Limited & KWG Group Holdings

Best Office Development (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: 888 Lai Chi Kok Road (NCB Innovation Centre) by New World Development Company Limited

Best Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Baker Circle by Henderson Land Development Company Limited
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Two Bedford Place by Lofter Group Limited

Best Mega Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: 11 SKIES by Lead8 & New World Development Company Limited

Best Asset Enhancement Initiative (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Two Bedford Place by Lofter Group Limited

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Yoho Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel, Macau by Huarchi Global Design Corporation Ltd & Treasure Island Entertainment Company Ltd

Best Mega Mixed Use Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: 11 SKIES by Lead8

Best Mixed Use Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Yoho Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel, Macau by Huarchi Global Design Corporation Ltd & Treasure Island Entertainment Company Ltd

 Best Mega Mixed Use Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: 11 SKIES by Lead8

Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: Benoy Hong Kong Studio by Benoy Limited

Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Baker Circle by Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Best Office Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: One Bedford Place by Lofter Group Limited

Best Office Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: One Bedford Place by Lofter Group Limited

BEST OF CHINA (HONG KONG AND MACAU) AWARD

Best Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: One Innovale by Henderson Land Development Company Limited