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Vietnam Property Awards 2021
Around 71 winners were revealed on 26 November 2021 at the hybrid gala celebration of the 7th Annual PropertyGuru Vietnam Property Awards programme, presented by Kohler and supported by Häfele, Dulux Professional by AkzoNobel Paints Vietnam, and SaintGobain Vietnam.
Keppel Land vaulted to the top, winning Best Developer, while the never-before-presented title of Best Luxury Developer went to SonKim Land Corporation.
Gamuda Land (HCMC) JSC. was named Best Lifestyle Developer while CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) was awarded Best Sustainable Developer. The Best Mixed Use Developer title went to Hung Thinh Land Joint Stock Company.
Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company was hailed Best Breakthrough Developer. Meanwhile, National Housing Organization, JSC clinched the Best Boutique Developer title.
Le Van Kiem, founder and chairman of KN Group, became the newest Vietnam Real Estate Personality of the Year.
Keppel Land
More than part of a Singaporean multinational, the developer has become a real estate powerhouse in Vietnam with a solid portfolio of green-certified, ambitious projects. These range from grade-A offices and shopping malls to integrated townships and residential properties, all with an eye towards reduced carbon emissions and minimised energy and water usage by 2030.
keppelland.com.vn
WINNER
BEST DEVELOPER
Keppel Land WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Keppel Land WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN ESG
Keppel Land WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Keppel Land
Celesta Rise It boasts one of Ho Chi Minh City’s longest residential swimming pools, plus apartments with views of Celesta City’s leafy landscapes.
WINNER
BEST MID END CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
Celesta Rise by Keppel Land Vietnam & Phu Long Real Estate Corporation
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Masterise Homes
Grand Marina, Saigon Vietnam’s first branded JW Marriott residence is also the world’s largest, featuring a long waterfront promenade and a 60-metre rooftop infinity pool. Highly Commended: Best Ultra Luxury Condo Architectural Design
Sustainable development goals are at the core of business strategy at Masterise Homes. From the design stage, the company aims for international standards with its projects in hopes of nurturing the city hubs of tomorrow. Its portfolio includes strategic partnerships with prominent hospitality brands and some of the largest branded residences in Southeast Asia.
masterisehomes.com
WINNER
BEST ULTRA LUXURY CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
WINNER
BEST ULTRA LUXURY CONDO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT
Grand Marina, Saigon by Masterise Homes
The Grand Hanoi The opulent apartments, the first by The RitzCarlton brand in Hanoi, evoke vintage-era Paris with their gilded features and columns.
WINNER
BEST LOW RISE CONDO DEVELOPMENT (VIETNAM)
The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
WINNER
BEST ULTRA LUXURY CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HANOI)
The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
WINNER
BEST ULTRA LUXURY CONDO INTERIOR DESIGN
The Grand Hanoi by Masterise Homes
Masteri West Heights Full-length windows take in panoramic views of a smart city while the contemporary aesthetic and amenities, including indoor pools, exude elegance.
WINNER
BEST HIGH END CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HANOI)
Masteri West Heights by Masterise Homes
WINNER
BEST MIXED USE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Masteri Waterfront by Masterise Homes
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Masterise Homes
Masteri Waterfront Apartments with full-height windows stand above retail spaces with curved stone shopfronts at these buildings with distinctive façades and crown-like rooftops.
Masteri Centre Point Highly Commended: Best High End Condo Development (HCMC)
CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
ZENITY These apartments and duplexes are distinguished by Scandinavian-inspired design, luxurious finishes, stylish fixtures, and spacious, well-appointed interiors.
Ranked one of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) is exemplarily vigilant of its environmental impact. Following the 2030 Sustainability Master Plan, the company releases sustainability reports annually, with the aim to create a resilient, resource-efficient portfolio bringing design prowess from Singapore to Vietnamese metropolises from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.
capitaland.com/vn
WINNER
BEST LUXURY CONDO INTERIOR DESIGN
ZENITY by CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
WINNER
BEST SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPER
CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING COMMUNITIES
CapitaLand Development (Vietnam) WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
CapitaLand Development (Vietnam)
CapitaLand – Thien Duc Co. Ltd
DEFINE The Cote d’Azur-inspired riverside project features a double-volume design, supercar garage, pools, sky gardens, and private lifts, behind a chic façade.
WINNER
BEST HIGH RISE CONDO DEVELOPMENT (VIETNAM)
DEFINE by CapitaLand –Thien Duc Co. Ltd
WINNER
BEST LUXURY CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
DEFINE by CapitaLand –Thien Duc Co. Ltd
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CapitaLand – Hien Duc JSC
HERITAGE WEST LAKE Apart from generous lake and river views, the project boasts artistic installations, vertical pocket gardens, sky pools, and a garden maze.
WINNER
BEST LUXURY CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HANOI)
HERITAGE WEST LAKE by CapitaLand – Hien Duc JSC
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GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC.
The offshoot of Gamuda Berhad is transforming Vietnam with an understanding of local residential aspirations and a focus on urban sanctuaries. A visionary in the blossoming of communities, the developer has revitalised vast swathes of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City into green lungs and integrated large-scale landscaping features, including lakes and gardens, into its projects.
gamudaland.com.vn
WINNER
BEST LIFESTYLE DEVELOPER
GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC. WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING COMMUNITIES
GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC. WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC.
THE GLEN This waterfront residential campus teems with pocket parks, gardens, lawns, and open spaces, with multi-storey homes set in community-style clusters.
WINNER
BEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (VIETNAM)
THE GLEN by GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC.
WINNER
BEST LUXURY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
THE GLEN by GAMUDA LAND (HCMC) JSC.
Gamuda Land Vietnam LLC
Central Residence Highly Commended: Best Condo Architectural Design
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Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company
Having brought effective Japanese-style concepts to communities in Vietnam, the developer is reputed for dreaming up creative, aesthetically pleasing coastal developments. As well as excelling in non-residential projects, it is becoming known for its giving nature, making a difference through university scholarships, workshops, donations to flood victims, and support for impoverished families, among other initiatives.
danhkhoi.com.vn
WINNER
BEST BREAKTHROUGH DEVELOPER
Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
Danh Khoi Group Joint Stock Company
Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
TAKASHI OCEAN SUITE KY CO The homes feature cool interiors and traditional elements while the community contains cultural spaces and innovative attractions like a snow town. Highly Commended: Best Condo Architectural Design
THE ASTON LUXURY RESIDENCE The beachfront project exhibits an undulating façade and softly curving balconies, with full-length windows and openair walkways offering great sea vistas.
WINNER
BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (QUY NHƠN) TAKASHI OCEAN SUITE KY CO by Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
WINNER
BEST COASTAL CONDO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
THE ASTON LUXURY RESIDENCE by Danh Khoi Holdings Investment Joint Stock Company
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BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort & Residences With a long coastline, the project includes a hotel, villas, and sky residences, complemented by a one-of-a-kind spa village garden.
The company develops eco-sensitive, wellness-focused retreats for urbanites away from the metropolises, in turn decentralising progress in Vietnam. In transforming rural areas into flourishing townships, it has contributed to local employment and socio-economic development. Additionally, the company dedicates systems to monitoring environmental management, its properties upholding the Green Hotel Standard.
bimgroup.com
WINNER
BEST HOSPITALITY GREEN DEVELOPMENT
InterContinental Halong Bay Resort & Residences
by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
WINNER
BEST CONDO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
ICON 40 by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
WINNER
BEST RESORT INTERIOR DESIGN
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences
by BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
BIM Land (a member of BIM Group)
ICON 40 With its stone base cladding and vertical greenery, the sailboat-inspired skyscraper recalls a limestone karst crowned by a golden rooftop.
Park Hyatt Phu Quoc Residences Echoing a traditional Vietnamese village, the resort weaves rattan, bronze pieces, and custom-made lacquer features into the villa and room interiors. Sailing Club Signature Resort Ha Long Bay . Highly Commended: Best Resort Architectural Design
SonKim Land Corporation
The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) Behind the symphonic façade are opulent apartments, introduced like a gallery, and a podium of pools, set near the City Opera house. Highly Commended: • Best Ultra Luxury Condo Development (HCMC) • Best Ultra Luxury Condo Interior Design • Best Ultra Luxury Condo Landscape Architectural Design
Since its expansion into real estate, media, and retail in the 1990s, the company has struck strategic partnerships with international real estate titans. Today, SonKim Land delivers many luxurious residential, hospitality, and office spaces, including architectural landmarks in Vietnamese cities. It is regarded as one of the best companies to work for in Asia.
sonkimland.vn
WINNER
BEST LUXURY DEVELOPER
SonKim Land Corporation WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN ESG
SonKim Land Corporation WINNER
BEST ULTRA LUXURY CONDO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The Opera Residence (The third phase of the Metropole Thu Thiem) by SonKim Land Corporation
Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
Astral City Highly Commended: • Best Condo Development (Binh Duong) • Best Condo Architectural Design
Adding to a widespread portfolio across Vietnam, the company has recently expanded into industrial real estate. Its development masterplans sustainably benefit the environment and local communities through investments in neighbouring utilities and the adoption of values-based, green design aesthetics. A supporter of Vietnam’s youth, it has rolled out scholarships and funding to prevent school dropouts.
phatdat.com.vn
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN ESG
Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation WINNER
BEST CONDO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Astral City by Phat Dat Real Estate Development Corporation
National Housing Organization, JSC
Promena The boutique residence has large windows, framing forest views, as well as extra-wide balconies and double-height ceilings, allowing for a mezzanine. Highly Commended: Best High End Condo Development (HCMC)
From its humble beginnings in Danang, the developer now aims to play a bigger role in Vietnam’s ever-changing residential landscape, with affordability and sustainability at the heart of its strategy. The organisation’s N.H.O. Cares programme is exemplary, running the helpful Family Centres and improving living conditions for the Vietnamese in line with economic development.
nhojsc.vn
WINNER
BEST BOUTIQUE DEVELOPER
National Housing Organization, JSC WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
National Housing Organization, JSC WINNER
BEST HIGH END CONDO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Promena by National Housing Organization, JSC.
HUNG THINH LAND JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Building on decades of experience, the real estate luminary has built dozens of projects covering over 4,500 hectares of land to date, including quality urban products as well as remarkable resort and healthcare developments. A proptech advocate, the company has furnished many projects with ultra-modern conveniences, including smartphonecontrolled appliances and systems.
hungthinhland.com
WINNER
BEST MIXED USE DEVELOPER
HUNG THINH LAND JOINT STOCK COMPANY WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING COMMUNITIES
HUNG THINH LAND JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Phu My Hung Development Corporation
Over decades, the corporation has helped grow new communities from the ground up, transforming marshland into a pioneering urban area and building world-class infrastructure that has attracted expatriates. Green spaces, including parks and preserved natural waterways, are key to its developments, which boast good airflow, optimal greenery, and natural ventilation, reducing energy consumption.
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The Peak Landscaping and water features stud the project, including a stream, waterfalls, fountain, gardens, and massive parks, plus a long running track.
WINNER
BEST HIGH END CONDO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The Peak by Phu My Hung Development Corporation
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR BUILDING COMMUNITIES
Phu My Hung Development Corporation WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Phu My Hung Development Corporation
Phu My Hung Midtown Highly Commended: Best Mixed Use Architectural Design
Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
TechnoPark Tower The intelligent building boasts AI behaviour recognition, a solar battery system, EV chargers, smart parking, and air quality control, plus multilevel gardens.
Vinhomes Ocean Park The world’s largest artificial white-sand saltwater and freshwater lakes can be found here, in addition to 14 swimming pools.
WINNER
BEST COMMERCIAL GREEN DEVELOPMENT
TechnoPark Tower by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
WINNER
BEST SMART BUILDING DEVELOPMENT
TechnoPark Tower by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
WINNER
BEST WELLNESS LIFESTYLE DEVELOPMENT
Vinhomes Ocean Park by Vinhomes Joint Stock Company
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Becamex Tokyu Co., Ltd
The Japanese-Vietnamese joint venture has become an agent of change in Binh Duong Province where it develops a modern and sustainable urban area and supports communities in the fight against Covid-19. Eyeing a sustainable ecosystem for the future, the joint venture has committed to recycling waste, expanding its green spaces, and conceiving energysaving designs for its developments.
becamex-tokyu.com
WINNER
BEST TOWNSHIP DEVELOPMENT
TOKYU Garden City by BECAMEX TOKYU CO., LTD
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
BECAMEX TOKYU CO., LTD
TOKYU Garden City The Japanese-inspired township abounds with greenery as well as educational and cultural opportunities, with electric bikes among the notable transport options. MIDORI PARK THE GLORY Highly Commended: Best Condo Development (Binh Duong)
BCG LAND
KING CROWN INFINITY The towers exude five-star grandeur with gardens on ground and upper levels, unique water features, wellness-inspired communal spaces, and shops.
CASA MARINA PREMIUM Curving around a hillside, the pool villas offer sea views through glass facades while a pedestrian bridge leads to beachfront facilities.
WINNER
BEST HIGH END CONDO DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
KING CROWN INFINITY by BCG LAND
WINNER
BEST RESORT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CASA MARINA PREMIUM by BCG LAND
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Filmore Development
KN Cam Ranh Company Limited
The Filmore Da Nang With metal curves and lighting techniques, the building recalls a dragon embodied by a giant pool, protruding balconies, and sky terraces.
WINNER
BEST CONDO DEVELOPMENT (DANANG)
The Filmore Da Nang by Filmore Development
KN Paradise Cam Ranh The ‘green city’, highlighted by a Greg Norman-designed golf course, evokes a Vietnamese village, Japanese garden, and European flower park with roses.
WINNER
BEST LUXURY CONDO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The Filmore Da Nang by Filmore Development
filmore.com.vn
WINNER
BEST MEGA GREEN DEVELOPMENT
KN Paradise Cam Ranh by KN Cam Ranh Company Limited.
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Le Van Kiem Founder and Chairman, KN Group
Hailed by the Vietnamese government as Labor Hero of the Renovation Period, the decorated official rose to prominence in the property sector with his pioneering golf courses. He has since created a sprawling network of residential communities around his golf links, with design inputs from some of the world’s foremost golfing champions. His colossal real estate portfolio now spans luxurious joint ventures with Singaporean and Japanese companies; branded resorts; and industrial areas such as the Long ThanhVientiane Specific Economic Zone in Laos. He and his family posted record feats in charitable giving during the pandemic.
WINNER
REAL ESTATE PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Le Van Kiem Founder and Chairman, KN Group
KHANG DIEN HOUSE TRADING AND INVESTMENT JSC
TCG Land – a member of Thanh Cong Group
The Classia These townhouses evoke French Baroque with mansard roofs, front porches, and dormer windows, accentuated by warm marble tones and textured paints.
Thanh Cong Tower The three-block development offers flexibility, from individual to full-floor workspaces, with smart parking, luxe meeting rooms, a gym, F&B options, and terraced areas.
WINNER
BEST HOUSING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
The Classia by KHANG DIEN HOUSE TRADING AND INVESTMENT JSC
WINNER
BEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (HCMC)
The Classia by KHANG DIEN HOUSE TRADING AND INVESTMENT JSC
khangdien.com.vn
WINNER
BEST HIGH RISE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
Thanh Cong Tower by TCG Land - a member of Thanh Cong Group
WINNER
BEST OFFICE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Thanh Cong Tower by TCG Land - a member of Thanh Cong Group
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Van Xuan Group
Kita Group Joint Stock Company
Happy One Central A glass bridge hovers above the greenery at this two-tower development with facilities like a sky cinema and 3D golf course.
WINNER
BEST CONDO DEVELOPMENT (BINH DUONG)
Happy One Central by Van Xuan Group
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Stella Icon The residential centrepiece of Stella Mega City has a sky-view infinity pool and sits close to schools, stadiums, and event centres.
WINNER
BEST RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (SOUTHERN VIETNAM)
Stella Icon by Kita Group Joint Stock Company
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Gotec Land
Asiana Riverside Highly Commended: Best Mid End Condo Development (HCMC) With a presence in Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Danang, Nha Trang, and other key locations, the company is changing Vietnam’s skylines. Apart from homes, commercial projects, and resorts, the developer has built concrete bridges in the Mekong Delta; come to the aid of flood victims and orphaned children; and awarded scholarships to students.
gotecland.vn
WINNER
SPECIAL RECOGNITION FOR CSR
Gotec Land
OFH Company Limited
Frasers Property Vietnam
OfficeHaus The Bauhaus-inspired minimalist building contains flexible, efficient working spaces with some of HCMC’s largest floor plates, plus contactless access technology.
WINNER
BEST LOW RISE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
OfficeHaus by OFH Company Limited
officehaus.com.vn
Binh Duong Industrial Park The project is equipped with a logistics hub, high-tech R&D manufacturing area, and a clean and light industrial zone.
WINNER
BEST INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Binh Duong Industrial Park by Frasers Property Vietnam
frasersproperty.com/vn
TNR HOLDINGS VIETNAM
TNR STARS BIM SON The riverside township mixes villas and semi-detached homes with quirky green spaces, replicas of iconic global landmarks, and many lifestyle facilities.
WINNER
BEST TOWNSHIP MASTERPLAN DESIGN
TNR STARS BIM SON by TNR HOLDINGS VIETNAM
tnrvietnam.com.vn
CAM RANH MYSTERY JOINT STOCK COMPANY
CAM RANH MYSTERY VILLAS These hilltop pool villas with outdoor spiral staircases command sea vistas and feature warm timbers, natural stones, and white bagged brickwork.
WINNER
BEST COASTAL HOUSING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
CAM RANH MYSTERY VILLAS by CAM RANH MYSTERY JOINT STOCK COMPANY
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Dat Phuong Group
Casamia Balanca Hoi An The development comes with an infinity lake and preserved forest, with bougainvillea pillars and flowers decking event spaces and the clubhouse.
WINNER
BEST HOUSING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Casamia Balanca Hoi An by Dat Phuong Group
datphuong.com.vn
HIGHLY COMMENDED
GFS GROUP
Five Star West Lake Highly Commended: • Best Luxury Condo Development (Hanoi)
gfs.com.vn