Trailblazers in development and design honoured at 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau)

From premium residences to forward-thinking retail and eco-conscious development, the awards celebrated excellence across various facets of Chinese real estate

BANGKOK, Thailand — The winners of the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) were honoured during an exclusive luncheon and ceremony held on Friday, 12 December 2025, at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.

The 12th edition of the awards celebrated various real estate segments, including landmark commercial towers, next-generation retail destinations, and luxurious homes. The accolades also recognised ESG initiatives and outstanding contributions from leading property developers, joint ventures, and design practices throughout the Chinese property markets.

The PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) set high benchmarks in development and design this year. Xiamen Wan Xia Tian Cheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. set a new standard with King One, winner of Best Landmark Development (Mainland China).

The retail segment across the mainland saw great competition, with CAN Design scoring the Best Retail Development (Mainland China) title for JLC. Lead8 claimed Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China) for Shanghai Qianwan Incity Mega and Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China) for Nanjing Jinling Place.

The 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China) also accoladed architectural innovators such as Benoy, winning Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China) for Nanjing Alibaba Center, and Sybarite Architects, winning Best Completed Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China) for SKP Wuhan. J&A Design was awarded Best Office Interior Design for Shanghai Midea Global Innovation Park.

Buoyed by strong performance across multiple categories, Henderson Land Development Company Limited was crowned Best Developer at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Hong Kong and Macau).

Sustainability took centre stage this year, with Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited) achieving a double victory, winning the Sustainable Design Award and Sustainable Construction Award. Properties Sub F, Limited also won Best Green Commercial Development (Hong Kong and Macau) for the One Central Macau Revamp.

Henderson Land further excelled with wins for 33–47A Elgin Street, Best Condo Development (Hong Kong) and Highwood – 70 To Kwa Wan Road, Best Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau). The company also earned joint wins with New World Development Company Limited for The Legacy – 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels, winning both the Best Completed Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau) titles.

Xiangyuan Property Development Limited impressed with The Zenith, winning Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau) and Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau).

Related: Core cities lead China’s housing recovery amid shifting buyer sentiment and policy support

Jules Kay, general manager of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and Events, said: “This year’s honourees from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau have proven that excellence in the built environment means balancing high-quality development with heritage preservation, sustainable practices with sophisticated design, and forward-looking innovation with lasting value. Our winners are not only designing and developing cities of tomorrow; they are setting global benchmarks for how tech-forward, environmentally conscious, and design-driven leadership can improve spaces, with the people’s best interests at heart. Congratulations to all the winners.”

Ken Ip, chairperson of the judging panel for the Awards in Mainland China and chairman of Asia MarTech Society, said: “We challenged the real estate industry to envision developments that create new destinations, reshape retail, and inspire communities, setting the standard for the next era of China’s built environment. Today, we celebrate the winners who have not only met that challenge but exceeded it. Congratulations to all our honourees for pushing the boundaries of development and design, creating new landmarks that inspire the entire industry to aim higher.”

Paul Tse, chairperson of the judging panel for the Awards in Hong Kong and Macau and president of the Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers, said: “This year’s winners have demonstrated that exceptional design can be both innovative and sustainable, forward-looking yet deeply respectful of the past. From groundbreaking ESG achievements and landmark mixed-use developments to the thoughtful adaptive reuse of heritage, their diverse accomplishments continue to solidify Hong Kong and Macau’s standing as world-leading centres of built environment excellence. Congratulations to our winners who are all invested in the bright future of these dynamic regions.”

The winners from Mainland China were selected by an independent panel of judges composed of Ken Ip, chairman of Asia MarTech Society; Chou Kuang Ming (Ray), founder / creative director, Vermilion Zhou Design Group; Coco Lin, principal / project director, B+H Consulting International Inc.; Frankie Liang, founder, WAD; Guo Nu, founder and design principal, AUD Architect and Urban Design; James Woo, executive director, co-head of valuation | China Valuation & Advisory Services, China Colliers; Luo Minjie, founder / chief architect, Urban-Rural Revitalization Construction Institute; Wang Shaoqing, founder / chief designer, CLV.DESIGN; Wells Wang, director, Cushman & Wakefield (Shanghai); and Zino Helmlinger, executive director / head of retail, CBRE.

The winners from Hong Kong and Macau were selected by an independent panel of judges composed of Paul Tse, president of the Macao Association of Building Contractors and Developers; Bernie Devine, senior regional director, Asia Pacific, Yardi Systems, Inc.; Gregory Ku, Independent Property Professional; Jimmy Wardhana, co-founder and principal architect, JWCC Architecture Co. Ltd; Kam Hung Yu, past president, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors; Sr Edmond Yew, senior vice president, Lai Fung Holdings Limited; and Vincent Cheung, founder and managing director, Vincorn Consulting and Appraisal Limited.

Baicheng Tax Services – HLB China, led by general manager Eric Dong, supervised the judging process of the Awards in Mainland China. HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited – HLB Hong Kong, led by director Jack Tien, supervised the judging process of the Awards in Hong Kong and Macau.

Top winners of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) competed for the Best in Asia titles at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final, also held on 12 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Marking its 20th edition in 2025, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series encompasses property markets such as the Middle East, Australia, Cambodia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Thailand.

The 12th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau) is supported by official partner Anjuke; official magazine Property Report by PropertyGuru; official publicity partner Molihua Media Group (MMG); media partners China Daily, China.com, Mingtiandi, and The Standard; and official supervisor HLB.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit the official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com.

COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Mainland China)

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Landmark Development (Mainland China)
WINNER: King One by Xiamen Wan Xia Tian Cheng Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.

Best Retail Development (Mainland China)
WINNER: JLC by CAN Design

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Architectural Design (Mainland China)
WINNER: Nanjing Alibaba Center by Benoy

Best Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China)
WINNER: Shanghai Qianwan Incity Mega by Lead8

Best Completed Retail Architectural Design (Mainland China)
WINNER: SKP Wuhan by Sybarite Architects

Best Retail Interior Design (Mainland China)
WINNER: Nanjing Jinling Place by Lead8
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Beijing Golden Resources Shopping Center by Benoy

Best Office Interior Design (Mainland China)
WINNER: Shanghai Midea Global Innovation Park by J&A Design

2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Hong Kong and Macau)

DEVELOPER AWARD

Best Developer
WINNER: Henderson Land Development Company Limited

THE ESG DEVELOPER AWARDS

Sustainable Design Award
WINNER:  Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited)

Sustainable Construction Award
WINNER:  Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited)

DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best Mixed Use Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
WINNER: Highwood – 70 To Kwa Wan Road by Henderson Land Development Company Limited

Best Green Commercial Development (Hong Kong & Macau)
WINNER: One Central Macau Revamp by Properties Sub F, Limited (Joint Venture of Hongkong Land Group & Shun Tak Development Limited)

Best Completed Ultra Luxury Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
WINNER: The Legacy – 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited

Best Lifestyle Condo Development (Hong Kong and Macau)
WINNER: The Zenith by Xiangyuan Property Development Limited

Best Condo Development (Hong Kong)
WINNER: 33–47A Elgin Street by Henderson Land Development Company Limited

DESIGN AWARDS

Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
WINNER: The Legacy – 8 Castle Road, Mid Levels by Henderson Land Development Company Limited & New World Development Company Limited

Best Clubhouse Interior Design (Hong Kong and Macau)
WINNER: The Zenith by Xiangyuan Property Development Limited