Mainland China

Best Developer (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least 2 developments in Mainland China from2016 to the present. 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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.

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 2020 and before December 2024. 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 2020 and before December 2024. 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 2020 and before December 2024. 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 2020 and before December 2024. Must have a 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 2020 and before December 2024. 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 2020 and before December 2024. 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 2020 and before December 2024. Must have a show unit.

Best Hotel Development (Mainland China)

Open to hotels development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Retail Development (Mainland China)

Open to retails development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Office Development (Mainland China)

Open to office development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Mixed-Use Development (Mainland China)

Open to mixed-use development. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and December 2024. 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 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Entertainment Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Serviced Apartment Development (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Green Development (Mainland China)

Open for Residential and Commercial Project. The development must be completed in the period between January 2019and before December 2024. 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 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 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 2020 and before December 2024.

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Architectural Design

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 202 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2019 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2019 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

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 2020 and before December 2024.

Best Boutique Housing Interior 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 2020 and before December 2024.

Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Office Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2020 and before December 2023.

Best Hotel Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Hotel Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Mixed Use Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Sporting Facility Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Sporting Facility Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Landscape Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Co Working Space (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Co Living Space (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Educational Architectural Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Themed Attraction Architectural Design (Mainland China) 

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

Best Bespoke Residential Interior Design (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three residential developments in China from 2016 to present.

Best Bespoke Commercial Interior Design (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three commercial developments in China from 2016 to present.

Best Educational Interior Design (Mainland China)

The development must be completed in the period between January 2019 and before December 2024.

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 Residential Interior Furnishing (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three residential developments in China from 2016 to present.

Special Recognition for Commercial Interior Furnishing (Mainland China)

Should have completed at least three commercial developments in China from 2016 to present.

Special Recognition in Landmark Development (Mainland China)

• 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