Since its launch in December 2022, the Asia Architecture Design Awards (AADA) has received great attention from architects, designers, and large and small units in the industry with hundreds of projects and works submitted from countries across Asia.
According to preliminary statistics from the organizing committee, to date, there have been about 325 applications, including many outstanding projects from India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. These are all countries with strong development in infrastructure and architecture. Each country has its own cultural and architectural characteristics, creating diversity within the scope of the Asian Architecture Awards.
Urban Skyline (India) project competing in the category of Best Residential Design. (Photo: AADA)
“We were not surprised to receive applications from India, Thailand and Vietnam to participate in the AADA,” said Dylan Yip, Deputy General Director of Strategy at the Asia Awards Organization (AAO), the host of the AADA. “These countries have recently seen rapid infrastructure development and have emerged with many iconic projects. However, we were impressed by the large number of applications, which shows their interest in international awards – as a way to seek professional recognition and bring their country’s name to the world.”
According to Mr. Dylan Yip, the registrations are most concentrated in the categories of Architectural Design, Resort and Hotel Design and Commercial Interior Design. In the category of Residential Architecture, India accounts for the majority with many works that blend religious elements and modern technology. Thailand stands out in the category of Commercial Interior Design with museums, amusement parks, car showrooms, etc. Vietnam has many architectural works of resorts, hotels, offices, etc.
In addition, the Organizing Committee also recorded many entries from Singapore in the categories of Best Landscape Architecture, Best Commercial Building Architecture, etc. Many projects demonstrate Singapore's creative thinking and strengths in advanced technology, contributing to improving the quality of life by optimizing health, safety, comfort and efficiency.
Architect Tan Quee Peng, Director of Green Mark, General Director of RSP Vietnam - professional consultant and judge of the 2023 Asia Architecture Awards said: “I am very pleased that AADA has received great attention from emerging architectures in Asia, demonstrating this year's theme of AADA is "Impactful Asia - For a breakthrough Asia". AADA is a fair competition, with transparent criteria, impartiality from prestigious experts in the region. I believe, AADA will contribute to honoring creativity, promoting progress, bringing practical values to individuals, organizations, businesses and the community".
BMW showroom project (Thailand) competing in the category of Best Commercial Interior Design. (Photo: AADA)
The Asian Architecture Awards are accepting applications until April 30, 2023. There are 30 award categories in 6 main fields: Architectural design, Interior design, Interior product design, Architectural design unit, Interior design unit, Furniture product manufacturer/distributor.
From April to June 2023, a panel of 20 experts in the fields of real estate, architecture, interior design, etc. will conduct the judging process. The most outstanding projects and businesses will be announced at the Gala Awards Night taking place in July 2023 in Singapore.
Ms. Nguyen Cam Tu, CEO of Vietnam Design & Build Center, strategic partner of the Asian Architecture Awards in Vietnam, said: “The Asian Architecture Awards is a great opportunity for Vietnamese units to exchange, rub shoulders and compete healthily with major architectural foundations in the region. In fact, Vietnam is a potential market with many talented architects, possessing talented hands, creativity and unique aesthetic taste. I believe there will be opportunities for Vietnamese architecture to shine at the Asian Architecture Awards.”
