• Build4Asia Awards 2022 – Live Green, Build Smart, Be Recognised

    17 November 2022

    (Hong Kong, 17 November 2022) Leading lights from Hong Kong’s building industry gathered at the Build4Asia Awards 2022 Presentation Ceremony and Entries Showcase Area at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on 17 November 2022 to recognise Asia’s finest projects under the theme of “Live Green, Build Smart, Be Recognised”.

    Jointly organised by Build4Asia and PRC Magazine, Build4Asia Awards 2022 celebrated the most exemplary developments, innovations and standards of excellence achieved within the building industry.

    The second edition of Build4Asia Awards attracted a record number of entries, confirming Build4Asia’s importance to the building sector in Aisa. The exhibition, now in its 20th edition, is one of Hong Kong’s longest running trade fairs. Build4Asia Awards was launched in 2020 and has garnered a positive response from all sectors of the industry. ROF Media’s partnership with Build4Asia started in 2008 and has flourished ever since.

    The Awards acknowledge projects in two main categories, namely Building and Innovation.

    • Building Category includes Architecture, Interior Design, Infrastructure and Future Projects.
    • Innovation Category covers on Technology, Security Systems, Products and Building Materials.

    The 2022 Awards Jury comprised some of the most accomplished architects in the industry, including: Glory Wang, Managing Director, Atelier Pacific Limited; Alex Peaker, Design Director, ATKINS Hong Kong Architecture Studio; William Cheung, Director, LWK + PARTNERS; Wai Tang, Founding Partner, QUAD Studio; Alistair Lathe, Director, Super Geometry Architects Limited and Dr. Peter Cookson Smith, Founder, Urbis Limited.

    The Judges commented on the high standard of entries in this year’s competition. Some of their many enthusiastic comments include:

    • Wai Tang, Founding Partner, QUAD Studio: “Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza is a fascinating design that marries design with innovation. It also ticks all the boxes for sustainability. A real candidate for the Build4Asia Award!”
    • William Cheung, Director, LWK + PARTNERS: “The Ring successfully transforms a retail development into a botanic garden with stunning space and unique experiences, which becomes a major tourist attraction.”
    • Alistair Lathe, Director, Super Geometry Architects Limited: Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza is an elegant concept developed into a well resolved and beautifully executed design. The use of perforated aluminium panels as both façade expression and sun-shading is appreciated.”
    • Dr. Peter Cookson Smith, Founder, Urbis Limited: “A major aspect of MixC Ningbo is the inspiration derived from the Ningbo’s urban heritage, the skywalk and the human centric concept.  The textured aesthetic works well, mixing nature with imagination, social engagement and creation of a destination.”

    The complete list of Build4Asia 2022 Winners:

    BUILDING CATEGORY

    Outstanding Architecture (Commercial – Hong Kong)

    GoldAdvanced Manufacturing CentreWong Tung & Partners Limited
    SilverThe Hari Hong KongATKINS
    BronzeCitygate Outlets and The Silveri Hong Kong – MGalleryArquitectonica International Corporation

    Outstanding Architecture (Commercial – Outside of Hong Kong)

    GoldGuangzhou Infinitus PlazaGuangzhou Infinitus Plaza
    SilverQianhai Kerry CentreKerry Properties Limited
    BronzeU-Place, KawagoeJERDE Partnership Inc

    Outstanding Architecture (Commercial – Outside of Hong Kong)

    GoldA Warm & Chic OfficeGrande Interior Design
    SilverVivace Ice & FireAlexander Wong Architects
    BronzePrivate Banking Store ProjectPMDL
    MeritKids adventure playground and rock-climbing gymRyan Chin

    Outstanding Interior Design (Commercial – Outside of Hong Kong)

    GoldThe RingLead8
    SilverGuangzhou Infinitus PlazaGuangzhou Infinitus Plaza
    BronzeGenting Gardens HotpotGenting Malaysia Berhad
    MeritShimao Xiamen Shopping CentreJATO Design International Limited 

    Outstanding Future Project (Commercial)

    GoldShougang ParkLEAD8
    Silver11 SKIESLEAD8
    BronzeCheugdu Poly Times CommercialJATO Design International Limited 

    Outstanding Future Project (Residential)

    GoldWhampoa Street RejuvenationHenderson Land Development Company Limited
    Silver3 Mei Sun LaneHenderson Land Development Company Limited
    Bronze458 Sai Yeung ChoiHenderson Land Development Company Limited
    MeritJockey Club “Craft Your Life Together” Co-living Community ProjectThe Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, Hong Kong

    Outstanding Infrastructure Project (Hong Kong)

    SS C505 Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point – BCP Buildings and Associated FacilitiesLeighton Contractors Asia Limited

    Greenest Overall Project

    11 SKIESLEAD8

    #MyFavourite (Online Voting) Award

    Architecture ProjectGuangzhou Infinitus PlazaGuangzhou Infinitus Plaza
    Interior Design ProjectShimao Xiamen Shopping CentreJATO Design International Limited 
    Furture Project11 SKIESLEAD8

    INNOVATION CATEGORY

    Outstanding Building Materials (Green)Sustainable concrete paving bricks made with upcycled plastic wasteEcoBricks Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Green)Green ConcreteKMK (Asia) Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Green)Ecowood PanelsNEXON Building Materials Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Premier)RAHMEN Decorative GlassRahmen (Asia) Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Premier)Metal CeilingBonder Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Premier)Sikafloor® -2640Sika Hongkong Limited
    Outstanding Building Materials (Premier)Next Generation Decking (Flexiteek 2G series)Patio Verde
    Outstanding Building Materials (Premier)BubbleDeck® modules and BubbleDeck® semi precast floor slabsAdvanced & Sustainable Technologies Limited
    Outstanding Products (Interior)Stealth Acoustics Invisible SpeakersLab3 Limited
    Outstanding Products (Interior)PROMATECH® – HPromat International (Asia Pacific) Limited
    Outstanding Products (Interior)SCRIGNO Sliding DoorWorldmate Group Holdings Limited
    Outstanding Products (Interior)Hippobobo Indoor PlayGloss Mind Sports International Limited
    Outstanding Products (Interior)Välinge Woodura® Engineered FlooringCockatoo Timber Company Limited
    Outstanding Products (Technology)Drillcorpio®  (Model no. D2)CSC Robotic Engineering Limited
    Outstanding Products (Technology)MS-WITC8CL Wifi Handheld Thermal Camera with Data LoggerMEET (China) Limited
    Outstanding Products (Technology)M2 Solution SuiteMetersquare Limited
    Outstanding Technology (Building)DOWSIL Silicone Structural Glazing, Weatherproofing, Insulating Glass SealantsDOW
    Outstanding Technology (Building)NanoFIL Sterilizing Nano Filter MediaNanoFil
    Outstanding Technology (Building)air-lux Pivot DoorAUB Limited
    Outstanding Security SystemsTBS 3D FlyAUB Limited
    Innovative Facade Engineer of the YearInnovative Façade EngineerAlpha Consulting
    Innovative Interior Glass SolutionLaminated Glass with Silicone SealantOrientop Limited
    Innovative Smart Building SolutionTK Elevator Digital Solution – MAXTK Elevator Asia Pacific

    Build4Asia Awards will return in May 2024. For more information, please contact your PRC Magazine / ROF Media contact at [email protected] or telephone +852 3150 8988.

    About PRC Magazine

    Published by ROF Media, PRC Magazine is currently celebrating 20 years as the most omnipresent built-industries publication in Hong Kong and one of the most extensive multi-disciplinary building sector publications in Asia Pacific. Targeted distribution to company directors and senior

    management, with unrivalled distribution into corporate office and long-established partnerships with the most significant regional trade events and major building industry associations, PRC Magazine is the pre-eminent media vehicle for the built environment. It is also widely available online via multiple business and social media channels.

    About Informa Markets and Build4Asia

    Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow portfolio and comprises more than 550 international B2B events and brands in markets including Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Infrastructure, Construction Real Estate, Fashion Apparel, Hospitality, Food Beverage, and Health Nutrition, among others. With 39 years’ track record,

    Build4Asia – Asia’s No 1 sourcing and trading platform for the building, electrical engineering and security industries offers a one-stop platform for market leaders to showcase cutting-edge technologies and solutions covering every facet of the construction services industry from building materials automation, total surveillance systems to smart city and green technologies.

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