Major Development was the big winner at the 2014 Thailand Property Awards, scooping the top accolade of Best Developer in Thailand.
Other big winners on the night were Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited, who took home three awards and were Highly Commended in two other categories, while Pace Development Corporation PLC took home the highly sought-after ‘Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)’ award against some tough competition for The Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon.
Outside of Bangkok, Phuket developers and developments claimed the lion’s share of acclaim with four award wins and six Highly Commended, most notable being Point Yamu Villas by COMO by COMO Hotels & Resorts who won ‘Best Villa Development (Phuket)’ and ‘Best Hotel Architectural Design’, and were Highly Commended for ‘Best Residential Interior Design’.
Recognising the growing social and community responsibility that developers have, organisers Ensign Media this year introduced the ‘Special Recognition in CSR’ award which was awarded to two companies who have excelled in their corporate and social responsibilities: Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited and Absolute World Group.
Setting a benchmark for excellence in the region’s property sector, the 2014 Thailand Property Awards saw more than 500 of the industry’s leaders gather on Thursday night (September 11) to celebrate the winners at a lavish Gala Dinner at Bangkok’s Conrad Hotel.
Terry Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer of organisers Ensign Media, said: ““There were many exceptional entries for the 22 awards this year, and the judges had a tough time in whittling down thousands of nominations, hundreds of entries and visiting more than 40 short-listed developments around the country to finally reach their decisions.”
As the industry evolves, so have the Awards and organisers this year opted for no agency awards with the focus being on developers, development, design and architecture in residential and commercial real estate nationwide, including specific regional awards for Bangkok, Phuket, Eastern Seaboard, Samui, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Khao Yai.
“It’s been a challenging year for Thailand’s real estate and the industry has shown resilience and maturity. It is now stronger and well-positioned for 2015 with the opening up of ASEAN and the Asean Economic Community,” added Blackburn.
Started in Thailand in 2006, the awards programme has expanded Asia-wide, rewarding developments, consultants, architects and designers in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam, with the emerging industry in Myanmar the most recent to be added in 2015.
Full list of Winners and Highly Commended from the 2014 Thailand Property Awards
Best Developer Thailand
Major Development PCL – Winner
AP (Thailand) PCL – Highly Commended
Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited – Highly Commended
Best Boutique Developer Thailand
SLM Real Estate Co. Ltd. (Trading as Orchid Palm Homes) – Winner
Absolute World Group – Highly Commended
Red Mountain Hua Hin – Highly Commended
Special Recognition in CSR
Absolute World Group – Winner
Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited – Winner
Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok at MahaNakhon by Pace Development Corporation PLC – Winner
Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard by Magnolia Finest Corporation Limited – Highly Commended
Marque Sukhumvit by Major Development PCL – Highly Commended
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co.,Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok)
Than Living Pracha Uthit by Kitha Properties Co., Ltd. – Winner
My Story Ladprow71 by Kitha Properties Co., Ltd – Highly Commended
Best Housing Development (Bangkok)
Soul Ratchadaphisek 68 by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited – Winner
Perfect Masterpiece Sukhumvit 77 by Estate Perfect Company Limited – Highly Commended
Siamese Blossom@Fashion by Siamese Asset Company Limited – Highly Commended
Best Condo Development (Phuket)
Baan Mai Khao by Sansiri PLC – Winner
The View Kata Condominium by The View Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Villa Development (Phuket)
Point Yamu Villas by COMO by COMO Hotels & Resorts – Winner
The Pavilions Estate by The Pavilions Universe – Highly Commended
Best Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
Amari Residences by The Nova Group – Winner
Centara Avenue Residence & Suites by Tulip Group – Highly Commended
The Palm, Wongamat Beach by Nova Luxury Developments Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Waterfront Suites & Residence by Tulip Group – Highly Commended
Best Villa Development (Eastern Seaboard)
The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence by Bravothai Lifestyles Co., Ltd. – Winner
Amaya Hill by Bravothai Lifestyles Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Silk Road Place Pattaya by Better Home Development Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Residential Development (Samui)
The Ridge by Panoramic Estate Company – Winner
Aqua Samui by Luxury Living – Highly Commended
Mandalay Beach Villas by Mandalay Samui Developments – Highly Commended
Best Residential Development (Hua Hin)
My Resort by My Resort Holding Co., Ltd. – Winner
Palm Villas by Ban Sanam Golf Limited – Highly Commended
Red Mountain by Red Mountain Hua Hin – Highly Commended
Best Residential Development (Chiang Mai)
Baan Chiang Mai Riverside by Vorrawut Property Development Co., Ltd. – Winner
S Condominium by Prattana Properties and Healthcare Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Residential Development (Khao Yai)
Toscana Valley Casa Del Artiste by Toscana Valley Company Limited – Winner
Zen Next Condominium Kao-Yai by K.D. Asset and Development Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Commercial Development
AIA Capital Center by AIA Company Limited – Winner
The District Em by The Emporium Group Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Residential Architectural Design
Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard by Magnolia Finest Corporation Limited – Winner
Bugatti Retreat Phi Phi by Beach Project Development Group – Highly Commended
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Residential Interior Design
Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard by Magnolia Finest Corporation Limited – Winner
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Point Yamu Villas by COMO by COMO Hotels & Resorts – Highly Commended
The Beach Samui by Absolute World Group – Highly Commended
Best Commercial Architectural Design
The District Em by The Emporium Group Co., Ltd. – Winner
AIA Capital Center by AIA Company Limited – Highly Commended
Bhiraj Tower At EmQuartier by Bhiraj Buri Group – Highly Commended
Best Landscape Architectural Design
Silverlake Vineyard and Winery by Silverlake Vineyard Co., Ltd. – Winner
Toscana Valley Casa del Artiste by Toscana Valley Company Limited – Highly Commended
Best Villa Architectural Design
Villa Seawadee by STK Development Co., Ltd. – Winner
Villa Kya by Dreamcoast – Highly Commended
Villa Sritrakul by Sritrakul Development Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Best Hotel Architectural Design
Point Yamu Villas by COMO by COMO Hotels & Resorts – Winner
Centara Grand Phratamnak by Tulip Group – Highly Commended
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach by Fair and Firm Co., Ltd. – Highly Commended
Real Estate Personality of the Year
Khun Tos Chirathivat, CEO, The Central Group
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Andrew Batt, International Group Editor of PropertyGuru Group wrote this story. To contact him about this or other stories email andrew@propertyguru.com.sg
