71 winners triumph at hybrid gala celebration of 7th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards
Awardees clinch honours across 56 categories during innovative virtual gala broadcast and exclusive in-person celebration
- Keppel Land claims five gold statuettes, including Best Developer, at exclusive Park Hyatt Saigon ceremony, celebrated alongside an innovative virtual gala broadcast presentation
- New titles of Best Luxury Developer and Special Recognition for Landmark Development awarded to SonKim Land Corporation and Masterise Homes
- Le Van Kiem, Founder and Chairman of KN Group, receives the 2021 Vietnam Real Estate Personality of the Year award
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — 26 November 2021
Great developers and projects were announced today at the 7th Annual PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards programme, presented by Kohler and supported by Häfele, Dulux Professional by AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, and Saint-Gobain Vietnam.
Around 71 winners across 56 categories were revealed in the hybrid gala celebration at the Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City. The momentous occasion included a live screening of the programme’s virtual red carpet and awards presentation that premiered on AsiaPropertyAwards.com/tv-podcast and multiple digital platforms.
Keppel Land clinched the top honour of Best Developer, plus three Special Recognition accolades. With Phu Long Real Estate Corporation, it shared the award of Best Mid End Condo Development (HCMC) for their Celesta Rise project.
The never-before-presented award of Best Luxury Developer was presented to SonKim Land Corporation. The Special Recognition for Landmark Development, another title presented for the first time this year, went to Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes.
Masterise Homes garnered the coveted Best Low Rise Condo Development (Vietnam) award for The Grand Hanoi. Another best-of-the-country accolade, Best Housing Development (Vietnam), was awarded to The Glen by Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC., winner of the Best Lifestyle Developer title. Best High Rise Condo Development (Vietnam) was awarded to Define by CapitaLand – Thien Duc Co. Ltd.
Other winners of the Developer awards were CapitaLand Development (Vietnam); Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company; Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company; and National Housing Organization, JSC.
BIM Land (a member of BIM Group) won Best Condo Architectural Design for Icon 40; Best Hospitality Green Development for InterContinental Halong Bay Resort & Residences; and Best Resort Interior Design for Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences.
Masterise Homes won Best Mixed Use Architectural Design for Masteri Waterfront and Best High End Condo Development (Hanoi) for Masteri West Heights. BCG Land scored winning titles for two projects as well: Casa Marina Premium with Best Resort Architectural Design and King Crown Infinity with Best High End Condo Development (HCMC). Similarly, Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company garnered titles for Takashi Ocean Suite Ky Co, which won Best Residential Development (Quy Nhơn), and The Aston Luxury Residence, which won Best Coastal Condo Architectural Design.
Vinhomes Joint Stock Company won both Best Smart Building Development and Best Commercial Green Development for TechnoPark Tower, as well as Best Wellness Lifestyle Development for Vinhomes Ocean Park.
Phu My Hung Development Corporation won Best High End Condo Landscape Architectural Design for The Peak and the Highly Commended award for Best Mixed Use Architectural Design for Phu My Hung Midtown.
Other winning projects include Astral City by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation; Binh Duong Industrial Park by Frasers Property Vietnam; Cam Ranh Mystery Villas by Cam Ranh Mystery Joint Stock Company; Casamia Balanca Hoi An by Dat Phuong Joint Stock Company; Happy One Central by Van Xuan Group; Heritage West Lake by CapitaLand – Hien Duc JSC; KN Paradise Cam Ranh by KN Cam Ranh Company Limited; OfficeHaus by OFH Company Limited; Promena by National Housing Organization, JSC; Stella Icon by Kita Group Joint Stock Company; Thanh Cong Tower by TCG Land – a member of Thanh Cong Group; The Classia by Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC; The Filmore Da Nang by Filmore Development; The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation; TNR Stars Bim Son by TNR Holdings Vietnam; Tokyu Garden City by Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd; and Zenity by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam).
Special recognitions were presented to Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd; BIM Land (a member of BIM Group); CapitaLand Development (Vietnam); Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company; Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.; Gotec Land; Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company; Keppel Land; National Housing Organization, JSC; Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation; Phu My Hung Development Corporation; and SonKim Land Corporation.
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The title of Vietnam Real Estate Personality of the Year, the only award not decided by the panel of judges, was presented to Le Van Kiem, founder and chairperson of KN Group. His pioneering work with thriving golf communities, as well as generous philanthropic activities during the pandemic, among other achievements, won over editors of PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine, who choose the recipient of the award every year.
Van Kiem said: “Our efforts in recent years have now seen validation from an extremely respected name in selecting the standout faces within the Asian real estate scene. This has been an honour and at the same time a valuable assessment that reminds us of the continued efforts we must put in order to live up to our status as one of the pioneers of the Vietnamese real estate business since the 1990s. We promise to strive to always be worthy of the trust and votes that we have received from such a prestigious magazine, one of interest to not just Asia’s real estate scene, but the entire world as they look for investment opportunities within Vietnam.”
The hybrid gala celebration was safely held with luminaries in Vietnam real estate in attendance, including renowned developers as well as the programme’s organisers, judges, sponsors and partners. The award-winning developers accepted their golden statuettes and certificates in ceremonies aligned with health and safety protocols.
Hari V. Krishnan, Chief Executive Officer of PropertyGuru Group, said: “We share in the celebration of the victorious awardees at the 7th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards. The 71 winners this year reinforce our commitment to this dynamic market. With luxurious homes and the sophistication of its industrial and commercial real estate, Vietnam lives up to its reputation as one of Asia’s most flourishing property marketplaces.”
Jules Kay, Managing Director of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “We are delighted to recognise and showcase a wide range of developments from various locations around Vietnam this year, including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and several other significant locations. The properties and companies selected by our expert judges this year highlight the quality and diversity that make Vietnam one of the key markets to watch in Asia.”
An independent panel of judges helped determine this year’s awardees. The judges comprise Thien Duong, Awards Chairperson and Managing Director, Transform Architecture; Alex Crane, Founder, Crane & Co, Real Estate Consulting; Chau Ta, Executive Director – Legal Transactions, SC Capital Partners Pte Ltd.; David McDonald, General Director, WT Partnership (Vietnam) LLC; Duc Truong, CEO, OJS Investment & Consulting Ltd. and Chairman, Edison Academy Vietnam Ltd.; Edward Haysom, General Director, Haysom Architects Vietnam; Hang Dang, Managing Director, CBRE (Vietnam) Co, Ltd.; Jean-Francois Chevance, Group Director of Hospitality and Design, Archetype Group; Mauro Gasparotti, Director, Savills Hotels APAC; and Paul D. Volodarsky, Senior Associate, Deputy Head of Regional Real Estate, DFDL Legal and Tax.
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The judging panel also includes a team of specialists in the Hanoi market: Andras Germ, General Manager, Astra; Dang Van Quang, Director of Strategy Consulting Services, Navigat; Nguyen Phuong Dung, Legal Advisor – DFDL Vietnam Law Company Limited; and Tran Quynh Trang, owner of property management firm Sapphire Indochina.
The stringent supervision of the team at AASC – HLB Vietnam, led by Do Manh Cuong, Partner and Deputy General Director, AASC Ltd., along with Lan Ng Hoang and Hùng Ng Pham, ensured the fairness, integrity and transparency of the selection process.
The 2021 editions of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final and the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit will follow the Vietnam awards during the highly anticipated series of events known as PropertyGuru Week in December.
Organised by Asia’s leading property technology company, PropertyGuru Group, the 7th Annual PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards programme is supported by the industry’s leading brands, including platinum sponsor Kohler; gold sponsor Häfele; silver sponsors Dulux Professional by AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam and Saint-Gobain Vietnam; official portal partner Batdongsan.com.vn; local partner Oriental Media Vietnam; official cable TV partner History Channel; official magazine PropertyGuru Property Report; official PR partner T&H Communications; media partners Deluxe Magazine, Oi Vietnam, Vietnam Heritage, and Vietnam News; official charity partner Right To Play; official ESG partner Baan Dek Foundation; supporting association Asia MarTech Society; and official supervisor HLB.
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.
LIST OF WINNERS AND HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDEES
7th PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Best Developer
- WINNER: Keppel Land
Best Luxury Developer
- WINNER: SonKim Land Corporation
Best Mixed Use Developer
- WINNER: Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company
Best Lifestyle Developer
- WINNER: Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.
Best Sustainable Developer
- WINNER: CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
Best Boutique Developer
- WINNER: National Housing Organization, JSC
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Gotec Land
Best Breakthrough Developer
- WINNER: Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation
Best Luxury Condo Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: Define by CapitaLand – Thien Duc Co. Ltd
Best High End Condo Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: King Crown Infinity by BCG Land
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Masteri Centre Point by Masterise Homes
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Promena by National Housing Organization, JSC
Best Mid End Condo Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: Celesta Rise by Keppel Land Vietnam & Phu Long Real Estate Corporation
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Asiana Riverside by Gotec Land
Special Recognition for Landmark Development
- WINNER: Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Hanoi)
- WINNER: The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
Best Luxury Condo Development (Hanoi)
- WINNER: Heritage West Lake by CapitaLand – Hien Duc JSC
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Five Star West Lake by GFS GROUP
Best High End Condo Development (Hanoi)
- WINNER: Masteri West Heights by Masterise Homes
Best Condo Development (Binh Duong)
- WINNER: Happy One Central by Van Xuan Group
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Astral City by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Midori Park The Glory by Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd
Best Condo Development (Danang)
- WINNER: The Filmore Da Nang by Filmore Development
Best Residential Development (Southern Vietnam)
- WINNER: Stella Icon by Kita Group Joint Stock Company
Best Residential Development (Quy Nhơn)
- WINNER: Takashi Ocean Suite Ky Co by Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
Best Luxury Housing Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: The Glen by Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.
Best Housing Development (HCMC)
- WINNER: The Classia by Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC
Best Township Development
- WINNER: Tokyu Garden City by Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd
Best Industrial Development
- WINNER: Binh Duong Industrial Park by Frasers Property Vietnam
Best High Rise Office Development
- WINNER: Thanh Cong Tower by TCG Land – a member of Thanh Cong Group
Best Low Rise Office Development
- WINNER: OfficeHaus by OFH Company Limited
Best Smart Building Development
- WINNER: TechnoPark Tower by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
Best Wellness Lifestyle Development
- WINNER: Vinhomes Ocean Park by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
Best Mega Green Development
- WINNER: KN Paradise Cam Ranh by KN Cam Ranh Company Limited
Best Hospitality Green Development
- WINNER: InterContinental Halong Bay Resort & Residences by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
Best Commercial Green Development
- WINNER: TechnoPark Tower by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
DESIGN AWARDS
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Architectural Design
- WINNER: The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
Best Luxury Condo Architectural Design
- WINNER: The Filmore Da Nang by Filmore Development
Best High End Condo Architectural Design
- WINNER: Promena by National Housing Organization, JSC
Best Coastal Condo Architectural Design
- WINNER: The Aston Luxury Residence by Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
Best Condo Architectural Design
- WINNER: Icon 40 by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Astral City by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Central Residence by Gamuda Land Vietnam LLC
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Takashi Ocean Suite Ky Co by Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
Best Resort Architectural Design
- WINNER: Casa Marina Premium by BCG Land
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sailing Club Signature Resort Ha Long Bay by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
Best Coastal Housing Architectural Design
- WINNER: Cam Ranh Mystery Villas by Cam Ranh Mystery Joint Stock Company
Best Housing Architectural Design
- WINNER: The Classia by Khang Dien House Trading and Investment JSC
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design
- WINNER: The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation
Best Luxury Condo Interior Design
- WINNER: Zenity by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
Best Resort Interior Design
- WINNER: Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
Best Ultra Luxury Condo Landscape Architectural Design
- WINNER: Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation
Best High End Condo Landscape Architectural Design
- WINNER: The Peak by Phu My Hung Development Corporation
Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design
- WINNER: Astral City by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
Best Housing Landscape Architectural Design
- WINNER: Casamia Balanca Hoi An by Dat Phuong Joint Stock Company
Best Township Masterplan Design
- WINNER: TNR Stars Bim Son by TNR Holdings Vietnam
Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
- WINNER: Masteri Waterfront by Masterise Homes
- HIGHLY COMMENDED: Phu My Hung Midtown by Phu My Hung Development Corporation
Best Office Architectural Design
- WINNER: Thanh Cong Tower by TCG Land – a member of Thanh Cong Group
BEST OF VIETNAM AWARDS
Best High Rise Condo Development (Vietnam)
- WINNER: Define by CapitaLand – Thien Duc Co. Ltd
Best Low Rise Condo Development (Vietnam)
- WINNER: The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
Best Housing Development (Vietnam)
- WINNER: The Glen by Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.
SPECIAL AWARDS
Special Recognition in ESG
- WINNER: Keppel Land
- WINNER: Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
- WINNER: SonKim Land Corporation
Special Recognition for CSR
- WINNER: Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd
- WINNER: BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
- WINNER: Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company
- WINNER: Gotec Land
- WINNER: National Housing Organization, JSC
- WINNER: Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
Special Recognition for Building Communities
- WINNER: CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
- WINNER: Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.
- WINNER: Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company
- WINNER: Keppel Land
- WINNER: Phu My Hung Development Corporation
Special Recognition in Sustainable Design and Construction
- WINNER: CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
- WINNER: Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC.
- WINNER: Keppel Land
- WINNER: Masterise Homes
- WINNER: Phu My Hung Development Corporation
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Vietnam Real Estate Personality of the Year
- WINNER: Le Van Kiem, Founder and Chairman, KN Group
Relive the virtual gala celebration below
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