The Thailand Property Awards 2015 returned on 16th September honoring the best real estate in the country. The winners and highly commended were on hand to receive their prizes in an exclusive, black-tie awards gala held at the Plaza Athenee Bangkok.
SC Asset Corporation won the night’s biggest award taking home the title of Best Developer. ‘MQDC’ Magnolia Quality Development Corporation, the other Best Developer nominee, received a Highly Commended certificate in the same category and was also received Special Recognition in Corporate Social Responsibility for their efforts.
SC Asset has completed more than 50 successful projects in the last five years with the goal of creating sustainable and lively neighborhoods. The company also won the Best Housing Development (Bangkok) award for its Granada Pinklao project that featured a smart design and user-friendly amenities.
It was also a big night for Minor International. The company’s founder, CEO and chairman, WIlliam “Bill” E. Heinecke, was presented the Thailand Real Estate Personality of the Decade award. Minor International was also the most nominated developer this year with the company and its subsidiaries in the running for five awards. Minor would end up winning one award and grabbing four highly commended honors.
Another developer that had a great night was Pruksa Real Estate Public Company. The developer received two highly-coveted development awards –including Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok) for Ivy Ampio, and Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok) for Chapter One: The Campus Kaset. Ivy Ampio would go on to win Best Condo Development (Thailand), one of the most prestigious awards of the entire event.
More than 500 real estate VIPs and top industry leaders were in attendance with Jumpol Sumpaopol, deputy governor of Bangkok, on hand to give the opening keynote speech at the event. The awards promote a fair and transparent nomination and judging process that lasts for six months and includes site inspections and independent judging from a panel of experts.
Full list of Winners and Highly Commended at the Thailand Property Awards 2015:
DEVELOPER
Best Developer
Winner: SC Asset Corporation PLC
Highly Commended:
‘MQDC’ Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited
Best Boutique Developer
Winner: Absolute World Group
Highly Commended:
Emerald Development Group Co., Ltd.
Special Recognition in CSR
‘MQDC’ Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited
BEST OF THE BEST
Best Commercial Development (Thailand)
Winner: AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Company Limited
Best Housing Development (Thailand)
Winner: Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd.
Best Condo Development (Thailand)
Winner: Ivy Ampio by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited
Best Green Development
Winner: AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Company Limited
DEVELOPMENT
Best Retail Development
Winner: Central Plaza Westgate by Central Pattana Plc.
Best Office Development
Winner: AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Company Limited
Best Hotel Development
Winner: Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa by MHG Phuket Limited, Minor International PCL
Highly Commended:
Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group
Holiday Inn Pattaya by The Erawan Group PLC.
Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group
Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd.
Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)
Winner: Ivy Ampio by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited
Highly Commended:
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd.
Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok)
Winner: Chapter One: The Campus Kaset by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited
Highly Commended:
Centric Tiwanon Station by SC Asset Corporation Public Co., Ltd.
Best Residential Development (Hua Hin)
Winner: Veyla ChaAm Residences by Ideas 1606 Co., Ltd
Highly Commended:
Mali Residence by – Mali One by SLM Real Estate Co Ltd – trading as Orchid Palm Homes
Red Mountain by Red Mountain Hua Hin
Smart House Valley by Suppagarn Real Estate Service Co. Ltd
Best Condo Development (Phuket)
Winner: The Emerald Terrace Condominium Patong by Phuket Future Development Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa – PHASE 2 & 3 by Absolute World Group
Best Affordable Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
Winner: Amari Residences Pattaya by Nova Group
Highly Commended:
ACQUA Condominium by Jomthian 9 Condominium Co., Ltd.
Serenity Wongamat by Novana Wongamat Co., Ltd by Nova Group
Best Housing Development (Bangkok)
Winner: Granada Pinklao by SC Asset Corporation Public Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
District Sriwara by AP (Thailand) Public Company Limited
Best Villa Development (Phuket)
Winner: Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Anchan Villas by Pearl Island Property Co.,Ltd.
The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Company Limited, subsidiary company of Minor International PCL
Best Villa Development (Eastern Seaboard)
Winner: Sedona Villas by Sedona Villas Co. Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Huay Yai Villas by Pattaya Traditional Homes (Trading as Huay Yai Villas)
Santa Maria by Real Wood Co., Ltd.
The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence by Bravothai Lifestyle Co., Ltd
Best Residential Development (Samui)
Winner: Aqua Samui by Luxury Living
Highly Commended:
Azur Samui by Azur Samui Co., Ltd
Horizon Residence by Residence gold Company Ltd
The Ridge by Panoramic Estate Company
Best Residential Development (Chiang Mai)
Winner: Peaks Avenue Condominium by Saha Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
The Prominence by Regal Asset Co., Ltd.
Best Residential Development (Khao Yai)
Winner: Provence Khao Yai by Provence Khao Yai Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Toscana Valley’s La Casetta III by Toscana Valley Co.,Ltd
Best Luxury Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard)
Winner: MÖVENPICK Residences & Pool Villas by Apex Development PCL
Highly Commended:
The Palm Wongamat Beach by Nova Luxury Developments Co. Ltd
The Riviera by The Riviera Group
DESIGN
Best Residential Architectural Design
Winner: Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Aqua Samui by Luxury Living
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co.,Ltd.
The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Company Limited, subsidiary company of Minor International PCL
Best Residential Interior Design
Winner: The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Company Limited, subsidiary company of Minor International PCL
Highly Commended:
Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co.,Ltd.
The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence by Bravothai Lifestyle Co., Ltd
Best Hotel Interior Design
Winner: Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group
Highly Commended:
Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa by MHG Phuket Limited, Minor International PCL
Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group
The Beach Samui by Absolute World Group
Best Retail Architectural Design
Winner: Central Plaza WESTGATE by Central Pattana PLC
Highly Commended:
Central Plaza Rayong by Central Pattana PLC
Best Office Architectural Design
Winner: G Tower by Grand Canal Land Public Company Limited
Highly Commended:
AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Company Limited
Best Hotel Architectural Design
Winner: Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group
Highly Commended:
Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group
Anantara Vacation Club, Phuket Mai Khao by Samui Beach Club Owner Limited
Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd.
Best Landscape Architectural Design
Winner: Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd.
Highly Commended:
Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd.
PUBLISHER’S CHOICE
Real Estate Personality of the Decade
William “Bill” E. Heinecke
Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Minor Group