Awards

10th Asia Property Awards

Mainland China

China’s finest developers from the Mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau territories will be honoured at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards to celebrate the best of the best in China’s real estate sector throughout the past year. 

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) is the most respected and most sought-after real estate industry awards programme. The event is part of the regional PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series established in 2005. With a professionally run and supervised judging system, the Asia Property Awards is the gold standard in real estate. 

ENTRIES OPEN

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ENTRY FORM DEADLINE

15

Sep 2023

FINAL JUDGING

19

Oct 2023

GALA NIGHT

8

Dec 2023

Developer Awards

Best Developer (Mainland China)  

Should have completed at least 2 developments in Mainland China from 2019 to the present. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Luxury Developer (Mainland China)  

Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments (For Housing Development should have an average price per unit over RMB 12 million. For Condo Development should have an average unit price apartments with at an average unit price of RMB 100,000 per sqm and more) since January 2019. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Boutique Developer (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least 1 development in Mainland China from 2019 to present. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Hospitality Developer (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least 1 hospitality development in Mainland China from 2019 to present. Hospitality developer includes hotel and/or resort sector. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Mixed Use Developer (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least 1 mixed-use development in Mainland China from 2019 to present. Mixed-Use developers should include at least two interconnected components in their projects: residential, retail, office, hospitality, entertainment, etc. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Development Awards

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of more than RMB 50,000 per sq. Meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Luxury Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 30,000 to 50,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best High-End Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 15,000 to 30,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Affordable Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of less than RMB 15,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Completed Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date since Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Must have show unit.

Best Connectivity Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Waterfront Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Eco Friendly Condo Development (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums and apartments that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit.

Best Luxury Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of more than RMB 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best High End Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of RMB 20 to 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Boutique Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of less than RMB 20 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Completed Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date since Jan 2021 to Dec 2022. Must have show unit.

Best Connectivity Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Waterfront Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1km from a body of water like a lake, river, canal, or ocean. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Eco Friendly Housing Development (Mainland China)

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit.

Best Branded Residential Development (Mainland China)

Open to Residential property managed and operated by an international hospitality brand. he development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Integrated Work From Home Development (Mainland China)

Open to a project with shared and own workspace amenity as part of a housing/apartment/condo project that can be used only by residents/tenants. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit.

Best Senior Living Development (Mainland China)

Open to residential projects that offer facilities and services that especially cater to senior citizens, such as daily fitness activities, onsite healthcare, senior-friendly surroundings and social programmes. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Wellness Residential Development  (Mainland China)

Open to residential projects that include a variety of facilities that cater to residents' health and wellness. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.  Must have a show unit.

Best Hotel Development (Mainland China)

Open to hotels development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Retail Development (Mainland China)

Open to retails development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Office Development (Mainland China)

Open to office development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Mixed Use Development (Mainland China)

Open to mixed-use development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. The development must have two or more of office, retail, hotel or residential components.

Best Asset Enhancement Initiative (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Entertainment Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Service Apartment/Suite Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development (Mainland China)

Open to Commercial that demonstrate the use of sustainable materials, technology or techniques but do not have official green certification. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have show unit.

Best Landmark Development (Mainland China)

Open to residential and commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have show unit. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes: • Its role of spatial reference and dominance in the city or local area • Characteristics and uniqueness and shown in the design and construction • Economic and social value/impact of the development in the city • Diverse cultural meanings

Best Sporting Facility Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Educational Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Convention Centre Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Themed Attraction Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Smart Building Development  (Mainland China)

Open to commercial developments that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of building systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Must have a show unit. 

Best Smart Home Development  (Mainland China)

Open to residential projects that use internet-connected devices to enable the remote monitoring and management of appliances and systems, such as lighting, temperature and security. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. All shortlisted residential developments are eligible.

Best Green Development (Mainland China)

Open for Residential and Commercial projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026. Open to developments with internationally recognised green certification (granted). Development must include relevant documents, images and certifications to support each entry as evidence of: • Energy saving systems • Water management systems • Waste management systems • Health related features.

Best of Mainland China Awards

Best Condo Development (Mainland China)

Selected from the winner of all Condo development categories in Mainland China. There is no direct entry for this category.

Best Housing Development (Mainland China)

Selected from the winner of all Housing categories in Mainland China. There is no direct entry for this category.

Design awards

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of more than RMB 50,000 per sq. Meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 30,000 to 50,000 per sq. Meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best High End Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 15,000 to 30,000 per sq. Meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Affordable Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of less than RMB 15,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Boutique Condo Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with a total of less than 1000 units. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Luxury Housing Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of more than RMB 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best High End Housing Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of RMB 20 to 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Boutique Housing Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of less than RMB 20 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of more than RMB 50,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Luxury Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 30,000 to 50,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best High End Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of RMB 15,000 to 30,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Affordable Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with an average unit price of less than RMB 15,000 per sq. meter. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Premium Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with a total of more than 1000 units. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Boutique Condo Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to condominiums with a total of less than 1000 units. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Luxury Housing Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of more than RMB 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best High End Housing Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of RMB 20 to 50 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Boutique Housing Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas with an average unit price of less than RMB 20 million. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Office Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Hotel Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Mixed Use Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Sporting Facility Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Sporting Facility Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to Residential project designs that display a range of unique elements and features, all custom created to meet a specific client’s practical needs and aesthetic requirements. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026.

Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to Commercial project designs that display a range of unique elements and features, all custom created to meet a specific client’s practical needs and aesthetic requirements. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.

Best Condo Landscape Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.

Best Housing Landscape Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.

Best Commercial Landscape Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Themed Attraction Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Educational Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Educational Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Convention Centre Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Convention Centre Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Residential Interior Furnishing (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three residential developments in China from 2019 to present.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Commercial Interior Furnishing (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three commercial developments in China from 2019 to present.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Best Co Working Space (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Co Living Space (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Sales Gallery Architectural Design (Mainland China)

Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include consistency (flora & outdoor features), proportion, plant variety, innovation, accessibility, segmentation, special transition, ease of maintenance, environmental impact.

Best Sales Gallery Interior Design (Mainland China)

Open to a completed sales gallery of residential or commercial development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.
General criteria include theme, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, functionality, relevance, innovation, maintenance, health and safety.

Special Recognition Awards

Special Recognition in ESG (Mainland China)

All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their ESG activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes:
• Environmental features, systems and technology
• Social responsibility and diversity approaches
• Corporate governance and employee benefits

Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction (Mainland China)

All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their Sustainable
Construction activities. There is no direct entry for this category. The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes:
• Energy-efficient construction practices
• Use of waste prevention systems
• Use of renewable resources

Special Recognition for Asset Management & Leasing Services (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Central Panel

Ken Ip

Chairperson (Mainland China)

Chairman, Asia MarTech Society

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Chou Kuang Ming (Ray)

Vermilion Zhou Design Group, Founder/Creative Director

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Coco Lin

Principal, Project Director, B+H Architects

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Eunice Wu

Property Director, China Merchants Shekou/Overseas Development Division

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Fang Lei

Founder, One House Design

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Guo Nu

AUD Design, Founder & Design Principal

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James Woo

Executive Director, Co-Head of Valuation China | Valuation & Advisory Services • China, Colliers

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Jesse Wang

Design Director, F.G Studio

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Luo Minjie

Chief Architect of Planning and Design Department, Sichuan Waterfront Urban and Rural Development co.,LTD

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T.K Chu

Founder and Principle Designer of T.K.CHU DESIGN GROUP and TK HOME

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Wang Shaoqing

Founder/Chief Designer of CLV.DESIGN

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Wei Jinjing

Founder & Chief Creative Director, Nature Times Art Design

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Zhong Ling

Founder of DUTS design, French National Registered Architect, Master of Architecture in ENSAPLV, Guest Teacher of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 8 December 2023 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok Thailand

Invites are exclusive for finalists and event partners only. The public can register to view the programme, which will be broadcasted on asiapropertyawards.com/tv-podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. 

The most outstanding developers, developments, and designs in the Chinese territories will be honoured at the annual gala and awards celebration. Tune in to see which of the candidates will take home the biggest awards of the year.

11:30 am

Registration

12:00 pm

Welcome Remarks; Livestream Begins

12:10 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm

Awards Presentation

2:30 pm

Group Photo & Closing Remarks

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