Modern and heritage projects excel at the 11th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)

Developers and design practices triumph across a spectrum of luxurious new builds, restoration projects, and asset enhancement initiatives

BANGKOK, Thailand — The winners of the 2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) were honoured today during an exclusive luncheon and ceremony held on Friday, 13 December 2024, at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.

The 11th edition of the awards celebrated an impressive range of projects, including mixed-use developments, luxury residences, heritage restorations, and asset enhancement initiatives. The accolades recognised outstanding contributions from property developers and design practices alike.

Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd. was named Best Developer (Mainland China). The company received additional recognitions for the projects Shenzhen Huafa Snow World and Xi’an Huafa Lijun ‧ Center Glorious.

A diverse group of design practices was also celebrated for their outstanding work across the mainland. They include Lead8, which gained multiple wins for its work on MixC Changchun and K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road. Meanwhile, GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was recognised for both Juli Road No. 1 and Lucky No. 16 while HWCD Design took home awards for Casa Rivera and Century of Cultural Collection. Miaojue Design earned multiple awards for Breathing Aesthetic Resort Community in Beijing and The Hidden Capital City of Taoyuan.

Other triumphant design firms included CAN Design, winning for New Hong Cheng Life Experience Hall; Design Power House (DPH) for Star Gourmet – Shanghai Hongkou Plaza; Shanghai Xin Zhuo Real Estate Co., Ltd. & ECE for PRISMA Xinjia; Jiang & Associates Creative Design for ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK; and Sybarite for SKP Chengdu.

Hongkong Land emerged as a multi-awarded developer, receiving accolades for JLC and West Bund Central. Other Mainland China highlights included Ji anfa Fangdichan Jituan winning for Jianfa Zichen and Shanghai Yuefeng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (CapitaLand) scoring a title for Shanghai Hongkou Plaza.

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New World Development Company Limited was awarded Best Developer (Hong Kong and Macau), along with a distinction for the project 83 King Lam Street. The company also received awards for The Pavilia Forest, a joint venture with Far East Consortium International Limited

Lofter Group Limited was named Best Boutique Developer (Hong Kong and Macau) and won additional awards for 1 Ki Lung Street and 2C Boundary Street.

S E A Holdings Limited claimed the inaugural Sustainable Design Award, plus an honour for THE CENDAS. China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited were also notable winners, honoured for their collaborative work on PANO HARBOUR.

The awards elevated achievements in heritage restoration across the Chinese SAR. New Orient Group was recognised for its restoration of San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former Lok Kok Restaurant Building) while Lek Hang Group was celebrated for its restoration of Hotel Central Macau.

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “The real estate achievements recognised through our Awards in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau highlight properties that offer a glimpse into the cities of tomorrow. As developers lead the creation and adoption of green technologies, the judges noted advances in sustainable design, underscoring a commitment to ESG, as well as excellence in development. Through these marks of excellence, we hope to make a positive contribution to the rise of quality real estate in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.”

Ken Ip, chairman of Asia MarTech Society, said: “Congratulations to all the winners in Mainland China for once again setting benchmarks in property development and design. The remarkable properties they have created—ranging from ultra-luxury residences to high-end developments, new constructions to revitalised assets, and mixed-use projects to sales galleries—reflect a truly world-class environment. These achievements highlight how far China has progressed, with structures that match the scale and ambition of its economy.”

Paul Tse, president of Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers, said: “Hong Kong and Macau continue to be hubs for impressively built projects, as demonstrated by the outstanding quality of this year’s award winners. We are particularly proud to have presented an accolade for excellence in ESG and heritage development, in line with the international community’s continuing focus towards sustainable and socially responsible practices. This year’s awards are also a celebration of diversity, of forward-looking developments as well as the preservation and adaptive reuse of properties embedded in tapestries of culture and history. Congratulations to all the winners.”

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The independent panel of judges for Mainland China consists of Ken Ip, chairperson of the Awards in Mainland China; Coco Lin, principal and project director at B+H Consulting International Inc.; Chou Kuang Ming (Ray), founder and creative director at Vermilion Zhou Design Group; Eunice Wu, product director at China Merchants Shekou/Overseas Development Division; Fang Lei, founder at One House Design; Guo Nu, founder and design principal at AUD Architect and Urban Design; James Woo, executive director, co-head of valuation and advisory services at China Colliers; Jesse Wang, design director at F.G Studio; Luo Minjie, director of planning and design department at Sichuan Waterfront Urban and Rural Development Co., Ltd; Wang Shaoqing, founder and chief designer at CLV.DESIGN; Wei Jinjing, founder and chief creative director at Nature Times Art Design; and Zhong Ling, founder at DUTS design.

The independent panel of judges for Hong Kong and Macau consists of Paul Tse, chairperson of the Awards in Hong Kong and Macau; Bernie Devine, senior regional director, Asia Pacific, Yardi Systems, Inc.; Edmond Yew, vice-president, China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce (HK and International Chapter); Gregory Ku, independent property professional; Jimmy Wardhana, co-founder and principal architect, JWCC Architecture Co. Ltd; Oliver Tong, general manager, Jones Lang LaSalle Macau & Zhuhai; Vincent Cheung, founder and managing director, Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal Limited; and Yu Kam Hung, past president, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors.

The fair, transparent, and credible selection process was supervised by Baicheng Tax Services – HLB China, led by , and HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited – HLB Hong Kong, led by Clara Ng and Jack Tien. The official supervisors are part of the “2024 Network of the Year” winner HLB International, the global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers.

Winners will be eligible to compete later during the 19th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, recognising the “Best in Asia,” at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok on 13 December 2024.

Organised by PropertyGuru Group (NYSE:PGRU), the 11th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) programme is supported by official partner Anjuke; official marketing partner Global Design Awards Lab; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partners Mingtiandi and The Standard; and official supervisor HLB.

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

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China)

DEVELOPER AWARD 

Best Developer (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd.

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Jianfa Zichen by Jianfa Fangdichan Jituan

Best High End Condo Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Xi’an Huafa Lijun ‧Center Glorous by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd.

Best Mixed Use Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Zhuhai Huafa Properties Co., Ltd.

Best Landmark Development (Mainland China)  

• WINNER: West Bund Central by Hongkong Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: GDCEG Innovation Tower by Guangzhou Jianxin Rongfu Co., Ltd.

Best Asset Enhancement Initiative (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Shanghai Hongkou Plaza by Shanghai Yuefeng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. (CapitaLand)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH)

Best Retail Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: MixC Changchun by Lead8

Best Office Development (Mainland China)

• WINNER: JLC by Hongkong Land
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: GDCEG Innovation Tower by Guangzhou Jianxin Rongfu Co., Ltd.

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: K11 Shanghai, Huaihai Middle Road by Lead8
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: PRISMA Xinjia by Shanghai Xin Zhuo Real Estate Co., Ltd. & ECE
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Ring, Chengdu by Benoy

Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Lucky No. 16 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Best Office Architectural Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Juli Road No.1 by GAD Architectural Design (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Zhangjiang Science City Digital and Intelligent Hub · Yu Gateway by Benoy

Best Mixed Use Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: PRISMA Xinjia by Shanghai Xin Zhuo Real Estate Co., Ltd. & ECE
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shanghai Jinding Tiandi by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wuhan Jinmao the Mall of Splendors by Design Power House (DPH)

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Century of Cultural Collection by HWCD Design

Best Waterfront Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Casa Rivera by HWCD Design

Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Mainland China) 

• WINNER: The Hidden Capital City of Taoyuan by Miaojue Design
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Century Park Mansion by SlowStudio.cn
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Minimalism Home in Beijing by Miaojue Design

Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: SKP Chengdu by Sybarite
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shanghai Jinding Tiandi by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shenzhen Huafa Snow World by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Suzhou Center Plaza by Design Power House (DPH)
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wuhan Jinmao the Mall of Splendors by Design Power House (DPH)

Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: ALIBABA BEIJING CHAOYANG SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK by Jiang & Associates Creative Design

Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Star Gourmet – Shanghai Hongkou Plaza by Design Power House (DPH)

Best Bespoke Hotel Interior Design (Mainland China)

• WINNER: Breathing Aesthetic Resort Community in Beijing by Miaojue Design

Best Sales Gallery Interior Design (Mainland China) 

• WINNER: New Hong Cheng Life Experience Hall by CAN Design

2024 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Hong Kong and Macau)

DEVELOPER AWARDS

Best Developer (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: New World Development Company Limited

Best Boutique Developer (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: Lofter Group Limited

THE ESG DEVELOPER AWARD

Sustainable Design Award

• WINNER: S E A Holdings Limited

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Luxury Waterfront Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited

Best Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: The Pavilia Forest by Joint Venture by New World Development Company Limited & Far East Consortium International Limited

Best Connectivity Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited

Best Office Development (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: 83 King Lam Street by New World Development Company Limited
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited

Best Heritage Hotel Restoration Development (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: Hotel Central Macau by Lek Hang Group

Best Heritage Lodge Restoration Development (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: PANO HARBOUR by China Resources Land (Overseas) Limited and Poly Property (Hong Kong) Co., Limited

Best Condo Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited

Best Office Architectural Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: THE CENDAS by S E A Holdings Limited

Best Condo Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited

Best Heritage Lodge Restoration Interior Design  (Hong Kong and Macau) 

• WINNER: San Tung Fong Commerical Inn North Wing (Former LokKok Restaurant Building) by New Orient Group

Best Condo Landscape Design (Hong Kong and Macau)

• WINNER: 1 Ki Lung Street by Lofter Group Limited
• HIGHLY COMMENDED: 2C Boundary Street by Lofter Group Limited