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(13 September 2021, Hong Kong) PRC Magazine, a ROF Media publication, conceived and produced Asia Hospitality and Retail Design Awards 2021 (Asia HOREDA) in collaboration with Informa Markets (Organiser of HOFEX, Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong and Retail Asia Conference & Expo).
The Awards Ceremony for Asia HOREDA was held on 8 September 2021 at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the main stage at Retail Asia Conference & Expo. The Awards recognised the most innovative, sustainable, user-friendly and game changing designs across multiple categories, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, shopping malls, retail stores and more, in two main categories, namely HOSPITALITY and RETAIL. There was also a public vote, #MyFavourite, with the public selecting their favourite projects across 4 categories
There were two separate judging panels, one each for the HOSPITALITY and RETAIL categories.
HOSPITALITY JUDGES
- Adrian Battisby, Partner / Senior Director of Interior Design, LW
- J Lee Rofkind, Principal / Regional Leader of Hospitality, HOK
- Johnny Li, Head of Studio / Managing Director, AB Concept
- Roderick Tong, Head of Studio, Conran and Partners
- Simon Zeng, Founder / Studio Director, Stylus Studio
RETAIL JUDGES
- Charles Ng, Founding Chairman, Hong Kong Brands Association
- Francis Leung, Creative & Marketing Director, HOUSE of ABRAHAM
- Rufus Turnbull, Founder & Creative Director, Studio X
- Simon Fallon, Practice Director, PMDL
The night’s main prize for GREENEST OVERALL PROJECT was awarded to Lead8 for their ground-breaking design of The Ring, Chongqing, China. Lead8 also won Gold for The Ring for Outstanding retail Design – APAC in the Shopping Mall Category.
Commenting on the practice’s success Christine Hau, Co-Founder & Executive Director, said: “Lead8 would like to thank the HOREDA jury and organisers for their recognition. These awards aim to spark innovation and bring attention to compelling and captivating designs across Asia. We are proud to see our projects at the forefront of this programme.”
More than 100 noted practice leaders, executive directors, and professionals from across the industry attended the Awards Ceremony which earned high praise from those in attendance. Comments from those who attended included:
Ir Francis Sootoo, Chairman of International, Belt & Road Committee (2021-2022) at China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter (CRECCHKI), “Well done the PRC team for organising yet another successful event! Not to be missed!”
Jacqueline Tan, Interior Designer & Visual Storyteller, “What a great event! Congratulations, Mike & team 👏🏻👏🏻.”
Adrian Battisby, Partner / Senior Director of Interior Design, LW, “Thank you for such a slick and well organised event.”
The full list of winners:
Outstanding Hospitality Design:
APAC – Resort (Lobby and Public Areas) – GOLD
Naera Hotel Resort & Art Gallery – Klassen Lighting Design
HK – Boutique Hotel (Lobby & Public Areas) – GOLD
Holiday Inn Express CBD2 – Richards Basmajian Interiors Limited
APAC – Bars & Clubs – GOLD
Qianhai Brewery Co – LW
HK – Large F&B Outlet (Dining) – GOLD
The Salisbury – The Haven – MUSA Limited
HK – Boutique F&B Outlet (Dining) – Gold
Today Is Long Café – Absence from Island
HK – Boutique F&B Outlet (Dining) – Silver
Giovanni Pina K11 Musea – Office Urban: I Limited
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Outstanding Hotel Building Solution:
Use of new materials and technologies – Gold
The Arca Hotel – Creativo Design & Contracting Co Limited
Use of new materials and technologies – Gold
Rosewood Hong Kong -DOW Chemical Pacific Limited
Use of new materials and technologies – Silver
Rosewood L5 The Legacy House – Orientop Limited
Use of new materials and technologies – Silver
Your Smartphone is the Key – AUB Limited
Use of new materials and technologies – Silver
Morpheus Hotel / City of Dreams Macau – DOW Chemical Pacific Limited
++++
Outstanding Retail Design:
HK – Shopping Mall – Gold
K11 MUSEA – K11 Concepts Limited
Outstanding Retail Design – APAC
APAC – Shopping Mall – Gold
The Ring – Lead8
APAC – Shopping Mall – Silver
Zijing Paradise Walk – LWK + PARTNERS
APAC – Shopping Mall – Merit
The Podium – Arquitectonica
APAC – Shopping Mall – Merit
Hangzhou Huaxia Center – PH Alpha Design Limited
APAC – Shopping Mall – Merit
Xinhu Paradise Walk – Lead8
APAC – Flagship Store – Gold
Bliss L’Avenue Ladies Shoes Floor Design Service – Andy Tong Design Consultants Limited
++++
Outstanding Retail Design – Future Projects:
Shopping Mall – Gold
Sungang MixC Market Hall – 10 Design
Shopping Mall – Silver
Bukit Bintang City Center – The Jerde Partnership Inc
Shopping Mall – Merit
MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development – LWK + PARTNERS
Shopping Mall – Merit
Shuntak Hengqin Towers – The Jerde Partnership Inc
++++
#MyFavourite (Online Voting):
New Hong Kong Hotel – Winner
Page 148 – Butterfly Hospitality Group
New Food & Beverage Venue – Winner
ARCA Society – Yulan Group
New Retail Space – Winner
Hangzhou Huaxia Center – PH Alpha Design Limited
New Retail Design – Future Project – Winner
MixC Dongguan Songshan Lake District Mixed Use Development – LWK + PARTNERS
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Greenest Overall Project:
The Ring – Lead8
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Asia HOREDA aims to build a body of recently completed projects representing the highest pinnacle of project stewardship. Designs that master everyday living’s many demands, innovations that spark conversation and lead to cross-industry collaboration and advance sustainable living. Asia HOREDA’s main aims are:
- To honour excellence in design
- To promote green and sustainable design and a circular economy
- To promote the wellbeing and health of guests and tenants
- To honour successful public engagement through effective design and planning
- To recognise designs that contribute to a better user experience
- To foster dialogue and contribute to the sharing of ideas and knowledge
Asia Hospitality and Retails design Awards will return in 2023.
About PRC Magazine
PRC (Pacific Rim Construction) Magazine is the most extensive multi-disciplinary building sector publication in the APAC region, published by ROF Media since 2002. PRC Magazine is dedicated to producing exceptional quality business coverage, engaging content and high quality printed and online materials on behalf of a broad range of building sector clients and readers alike. Unparalleled direct-to-desk distribution to targeted company directors and upper management throughout some of the largest corporate offices in the region marks PRC as Hong Kong’s preeminent trade publication. Continuing development of digital communication channels and a rapidly growing online presence affords greater access to readers of PRC Magazine throughout Southeast Asia and into Europe.
About Informa Markets
Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. Through more than 450 international B2B brands, provide opportunities to engage, experience and do business via live and virtual experiences, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. Well known trade shows in Hong Kong including HOFEX, Retail Asia Expo, Restaurant & Bar Hong Kong and Build4Asia.
