Mai Chau Culture Resort, Vietnam is a nominee of the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) 2023. (Photo courtesy of AADA)
Since its launch in December 2022, the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA)has received a lot of attention from architects, designers, as well as largeand small organisations in the industry from countries across Asia withhundreds of projects and works submitted.
According to the organiser's preliminary statistics, there have beenapproximately 325 project portfolios registered to participate, with manystandout designs from India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines,all countries that are experiencing strong infrastructure and architecturaldevelopment. Each country has its own unique cultural and architecturalcharacteristics, creating diversity in the scope of the Asia ArchitectureDesign Awards.
Dylan Yip, vice president of Global Business of the Asia Awards Organisation(AAO), said: "We are not surprised to receive AADA registration profilesfrom India, Thailand, or Vietnam. Recently, these countries have developedrapidly in terms of infrastructure and have emerged with many iconic works.
"However, we are impressed by the relatively large number of registrationprofiles, demonstrating their interest in international awards as a way to seekprofessional recognition and promote their country's name to the world."
He said the most concentrated registrations are in the categories ofArchitectural Design, Resort Design, Hotel Design, and Commercial InteriorDesign.
In the Residential Architecture category, India holds the majority with manyimpressive works blending religious and modern technological elements. Thailandstands out in the Commercial Interior Design category with works such asmuseums, amusement parks, and automobile showrooms.
Meanwhile, Vietnam has many architectural works such as resorts, hotels, andoffices.
In addition, the AADA also noted a high number of registrations from Singapore forBest Landscape Architecture Design and Best Commercial Architecture Design.Many of these projects demonstrate Singapore's innovative thinking and advancedtechnology, contributing to improving the quality of life by optimising health,safety, convenience, and efficiency.
Tan Quee Peng, general director of RSP Vietnam, a professional consultant andjury member of the 2023 Asia Architecture Design Awards, said: "I amdelighted that AADA has received great attention from emerging architecturalmarkets in Asia, demonstrating this year's theme 'Impactful Asia’.
"AADA is a fair competition with transparent criteria and impartialityfrom reputable professionals in the region. I believe that AADA will contributeto honouring creativity, promoting progress, and bringing practical values toindividuals, organisations, businesses in the architecture design industry andcommunities."
The Asia Architecture Design Awards opens for submissions until April 30, 2023,with 30 award categories across six disciplines: Architecture Design, InteriorDesign, Furniture Design, Architecture Design Firm, Interior Design Firm, andFirms in Furniture Manufacturing & Retailing.
Between April and June 2023, a distinguished panel of 20 experts specialisingin real estate, architecture, and interior design, among other fields, willpreside over the judging of the awards.
The most outstanding projects and businesses will be announced at the Winners'Night in July 2023 in Singapore./.
VNA
