4th Asia Property Awards

India

The country’s outstanding developers will be honoured at the exclusive gala and awards presentation of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) to celebrate the best projects, designs, and innovations throughout the past year.

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) 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

SITE INSPECTIONS

2 – 13

Oct 2023

FINAL JUDGING

18

Oct 2023

GALA NIGHT

08

Dec 2022

Developer Awards

Best Developer 

Must have completed at least 5 residential, commercial,or hospitality developments in India since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Boutique Developer 

Must have completed at least 2 residential, commercial or hospitality developments in India since January 2018. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Breakthrough Developer 

Must have launched first project during or after 2022 and have at least one new project in the pipeline to be launched before the end of 2023. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Commercial Developer

Must have completed at least 2 commercial developments in India from 2018 to present. Commercial developments include office and/or retail projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Sustainable Developer

Must have completed at least 2 sustainable developments in India since 2018. Sustainable developers consistently implement environmentally sensitive design features, use low impact construction materials, and install energy, waste efficient systems. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Lifestyle Developer

Must have completed at least 2 lifestyle developments in India from 2018 to present. Lifestyle developers offer additional facilities in all their projects for residents to enhance their living experience, such as swimming pools, health and fitness areas, social spaces, children’s playgrounds, convenience stores. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Hospitality Developer

Must have completed at least 2 hospitality developments in India from 2018 to present. Hospitality developments include hotel and resort projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category.

Best Industrial Developer

Must have completed at least 2 industrial developments in India from 2018 to present. Industrial developments include manufacturing and/or logistics sector projects. Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category

Best Mixed Use Developer

Must have completed at least 2 mixed use developments in India from 2018 to present. Mixed-Use developments should include a minimum of two interconnected components: residential, retail, office, hospitality, medical, entertainment etc Companies that enter Developer categories must also enter at least 1 development or design category

Best Luxury Developer

Must have completed at least 3 luxury residential developments in India from 2018 to present

Best Condo/Apartment Development

Open to condominiums and apartments. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Housing Development

Open to development with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit. Phases of multiphase development are eligible for entry.

Best Second Home Development

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

Best Completed Condo/Apartment Development

Open to Completed condominiums and apartments project with hand over date since January 2022 and December 2023.

Best Completed Housing Development

Open to Completed developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas. project with hand over date since January 2021 and December 2022.

Best Connectivity Condo/Apartment Development

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 Connectivity Housing Development

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 Waterview Condo/Apartment Development

Open to condominiums and apartments which located no further than 1.30 km 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 Waterview Housing Development

Open to developments with more than 4 units of houses and/or villas which located no further than 1.30 km 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 Branded Residential Development

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

Best Integrated Work From Home Development

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 Pet - Friendly Residential Development

Open to condominiums, apartments, houses and villas. The project must allow residents to keep pets within their property and common areas. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026. Must have show unit

Best Senior Living Development  

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 Eco Friendly Condo/Apartment Development

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 Eco Friendly Housing Development

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 Township Development

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development must include landed residential, retail, educational and/or medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and before December 2026.

Best Renovated Development

Open to projects which have additional reconstruction of more than 20% of the total project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2027.

Best Wellness Residential Development

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 Smart Home Development

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 Hotel Development

Open to hotel/resort development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Must have a show unit.

Best Retail Development

Open to retail developments with more than 20,000 GFA. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.

Best Office Development

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

Best Mixed Use Development

Open to Mixed Use developments with two or more components, including residential, office, retail, hospitality, medical and entertainment. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026.

Best Eco Friendly Commercial Development

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 December 2026. Must have show unit

Best Integrated Development 

Open to the development which have complete integration of amenities, retail space, transportation and lifestyle components. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2026.

Best Connectivity Commercial Development

Open to Commercial that is located less than 400m from closest transit station (Multi Modal Transport) or major highways. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Must have show unit.

Best Smart Building Development  

Open to residential and commercial development. The development must be innovative in the use of technology and be completed in the period between January 2021 and before December 2027. Must have a show unit.

Best Green Development

Open for Residential and Commercial Projects. The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. Open to developments with internationally recognized green certification (granted). The developer must submit 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 Operational Hospitality Portfolio

Open to developers with at least 4 hospitality projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2018 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.

Best Operational Office Portfolio

Open to developers with at least 4 office projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2018 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.

Best Operational Industrial Portfolio

Open to developers with at least 4 industrial projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2018 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.

Best Operational Retail Portfolio

Open to developers with at least 4 retail projects completed. Developers should submit their full project portfolio from 2018 to present. Projects will be judged based on published development and operational criteria.

Design Awards

Best Condo/Apartment Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. General design criteria include concept, form, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Housing Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. The design criteria is applied to the full masterplan design and includes aesthetics, variety, accessibility, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Condo/Apartment Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Housing Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Genera designl criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Condo/Apartment Landscape Design

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

Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design

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

Best Retail Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Retail Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include interior themes, colours, textures, finishing, functionality, relevance, innovation, safety, health, ease of maintenance.

Best Office Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Office Interior Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General design criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Hotel Interior Design

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

Best Commercial Landscape Design

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

Best Co Working Space

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, space planning, functionality, communal area design, private area design, colour, texture, finishing, comfort, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design

The development must be completed in the period between January 2021 and December 2026. General criteria include concept, form, shape, use of space, design innovation, longevity, materials selection, longevity, environmental impact.

Best Township Masterplan Design

Open to township developments with at least one completed building in an ongoing project. The development plan must include land, residential units, retail, education and medical facilities. The development must be completed in the period between January 2022 and December 2026. Must have a show unit

Best of India Awards

Best Condo/Apartment Development (India)

Chosen from all the condo categories winners.

Best Housing Development (India)

Chosen from all the housing categories winners.

Special Recognition Awards

Special Recognition in ESG 

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

All shortlisted developers will be invited to submit details of their Sustainable Design activities. There is no direct entry for this category.  The criteria used to judge developers’ eligibility for this award includes:
•Environmentally friendly design features
•Low impact materials selection
•Design durability and lifecycle assessment

Judging Panel

Avinash Khater

Founder Chairman of The Real Estate Kings (TREK)

Jitender Girdhar FRICS, FAIQS

Co-founder & Director at Qonqests Technical Solutions and VDC Technologies

Ajai A Kapoor

Founder & CEO , 360 degrees -Real Estate Services

Madhav Raman

Co-Founder, Anagram Architects

Sangeet Hemant Kumar

Founder & CEO, SHK Global Ventures

Shradha Batra Mithal

Director, Alto Vita

Sidhartha Talwar

Principal and Co-founder Studio Lotus

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (India) gala and awards presentation ceremony will be held on Friday, 8 December 2023 at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel in 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-podcastFacebookLinkedIn, and YouTube. 

Shortlisted developers, sponsors, and partners — comprising of C-level and senior industry figures in real estate development, property consultancy, construction, marketing, property technology, legal, finance, and architecture and design — will be present at the exclusive gala event, with safety measures in place. Select members of the media will also be present to cover the illustrious night.

Consumers and real estate agents from all over the globe are invited to watch the livestream.

* Dress Code: Black Tie

11:30 am

Registration

12:00 pm

Welcome Remarks

12:10 pm

Lunch

12:15 pm

Awards Presentation

2:30 pm

Group Photo & Closing Remarks