Recognition and Awards

ArchSD strives for excellence in delivering our architectural services. We always encourage our staff to keep abreast of the latest requirements and trends related to the development and upkeep of buildings and facilities. We are glad that our efforts have been recognised by various professional bodies, institutions and award organisers during the year.

Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) Annual Awards

The HKIA Annual Awards recognise outstanding architectures designed by local architects. During the year, we are pleased to receive a number of honours from the Awards including:

• "The Renovation Works of the Court of Final Appeal"
  HKIA Medal of the Year of Hong Kong
  Special Architectural Award – Heritage and Adaptive Reuse
• "Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Sau Nan Primary School"
  HKIA Merit Award of Hong Kong – Community Building
• "Hong Kong East Community Green Station"
  President's Prize
  Special Architectural Award – Urban Design
• "Green Site Office"
  Finalist
• "Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage 2)"
  Finalist

Structural Excellence Award

The Structural Excellence Award is organised by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (Joint Structural Division) to promote excellence in structural engineering demonstrated through the design and construction of buildings and structures. During the year, our projects received two recognition from the Award.

• "Tiu Keng Leng Sports Centre, Tiu Keng Leng Public Library"
  Commendation Merit Award
• "Community Green Station at Shatin"
  Commendation Merit Award

Green Building Award 2016

Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Green Building Council and the Professional Green Building Council, the Green Building Award 2016 aims to provide recognition for building-related projects with outstanding performance and contribution to sustainability and the built environment. Our achievements for this year were as follows.

New Buildings Category (Buildings under Construction)

• "HK Children's Hospital"
  Merit Award
• "A 30-classroom Secondary School at Site 1A-2, Kai Tak"
  Merit Award
• "Redevelopment of Kwun Tong staff quarters at Tseung Kwan O Road"
  Merit Award
• "Green Site Office"
  Finalist - Special Citation (in Eco-Service Infrastructure Network)

New Buildings Category (Completed Buildings)

• "Ko Shan Theatre New Wing"
  Grand Award
• "Hong Kong East Community Green Station"
  Merit Award - Special Citation (in Eco-Service Infrastructure Network)
• "Kwun Tong Swimming Pool and Recreation Ground"
  Finalist
• "Kwun Tong Promenade"
  Finalist

Existing Buildings Category (Interiors)

• "Renovation of APB Centre 1/F"
  Grand Award
• "Relocation of the Printing Workshop for Government Logistics Department"
  Finalist

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Design Awards 2016

The awards are held bi-annually with an aim to promote excellence in landscape planning, design, and research; to recognise outstanding achievements; and to bring the work of landscape architects and students to the public's attention.

In HKILA Design Awards 2016, we were honoured to have "Columbarium & Garden of Remembrance at Kiu Tau Road, Wo Hop Shek" bestowed the Silver Award and "Kwun Tong Promenade" granted the Merit Award.

The International Architecture Awards

Organised by the Chicago Museum of Architecture and Design, the International Architecture Awards bring important commercial, corporate, institutional, and residential work to the attention of the global community. This year's awards honored built and unbuilt projects created in 2013-2017. We were honoured to receive the International Architecture Awards 2016 for the following projects:

• "Columbarium & Garden of Remembrance at Kiu Tau Road, Wo Hop Shek"
• "Ko Shan Theatre New Wing"

Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Awards for Excellence 2016

ULI has launched the awards programme since 1979 with an objective of recognising not only excellence in a project’s architecture and design, but also factors that go beyond good design, including leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental protection and enhancement etc. Our "Hong Kong East Community Green Station" was conferred the Global Award in 2016.

2016 Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets

The Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets aims to recognise excellent projects in real estate development and architecture. Our "Tiu Keng Leng Sports Centre, Tiu Keng Leng Public Library" was the "Winner" of Sustainability Project Award and "Highly Commended" for Community, Culture & Tourism Project Award.

Hong Kong BIM Awards 2016

Hong Kong BIM Awards 2016 recognises outstanding project teams that deployed Building Information Modelling (BIM) in building projects. We have won three awards for the use of BIM in our building projects.

• "Eastern District Cultural Square"
  Winner of Hong Kong BIM Awards 2016
• "West Kowloon Government Offices"
  Winner of Hong Kong BIM Awards 2016
• "Fishermen Cultural Centre (Design Stage)"
  Honorable Mention of Hong Kong BIM Awards 2016

Hong Kong Flower Show 2016

Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the Hong Kong Flower Show 2016 was held in March at Victoria Park. This year the theme flower was "Antirrhinum majus" and the theme was "Blossoms in Vivid Art 2016". Our landscape design won the Gold Award for Design Excellence for its flower display.

MIPIM Asia Awards 2016

The MIPIM Asia Awards aim to recognise the property industry's best innovation and achievement. During the year, our "Court of Final Appeal" received the Gold award (Best Refurbished Building) and Special Jury Award.

Architizer A+ Awards

Organised by Architizer.com, the largest online community of architects, the Architizer A+Awards aim to nurture the appreciation of meaningful architecture in the world and champion its potential for a positive impact on everyday life. Our "Wo Hop Shek Crematorium" is voted as the "Popular Choice Winner" in the category "Government & Municipal Buildings".

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Awards, Hong Kong 2016

The RICS Awards, Hong Kong is an annual award designed to recognise the highest levels of professionalism in the industry. It showcases outstanding achievements and development in Hong Kong's land, property and construction industries and across the built environment. We are honoured to be conferred the following awards:

• Winner of Construction Project Team of the Year
• Winner of Refurbishment / Restoration Team of the Year
• Certificate of Excellence - Sustainability Achievement of the Year

Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD) Urban Design Awards 2016

The HKIUD Urban Design Awards aim at recognising urban design related projects with outstanding performance and contribution to promoting excellence in Urban Design. This year, we were bestowed the following recognition:

• "Tamar Development Project and the New Central Harbourfront"
  Grand Award
• "HKE Community Green Station"
  Merit Award
• Kai Tak Station Square
  Merit Award

Quality Building Award (QBA) 2016

QBA is a biennial award jointly organised by nine local professional organisations in Hong Kong. It gives public recognition to buildings of outstanding quality that have demonstrated excellent teamwork. Its mission is to promote a collective commitment by the building industry to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and competiveness. We are honoured to receive a number of recognition for the following architectural projects:

• "PMQ"
  Quality Excellence Award and Grand Award Winner
• "Court of Final Appeal"
  Merit Winner
• "Ko Shan Theatre New Wing"
  Merit Award
• "HK Velodrome"
  Merit Award
• "Trade and Industry Tower"
  Certificate of Finalist
• "Cruise Terminal Building"
  Certificate of Finalist

ARCASIA Awards for Architecture (AAA) 2016

AAA aims at acknowledging exemplary architectural work in Asia, which encourages the sustenance of the Asia spirit, the development and improvement of the Asian built environment and enhancement of the awareness of the role of architects in the socio-economic and cultural life of Asian countries. During the year, our "Wo Hop Shek Crematorium" was granted the "Facebook My Top Favourite Project" and "PMQ" was conferred "Mentioned (Conservation Projects)".

Hong Kong Public Space Awards 2016

The biannual Hong Kong Public Space Awards aim to engage the general public in assessing the quality of public spaces. Outstanding public spaces are recognised through public nominations, public voting and professional evaluation. We are honoured to have our projects "Conversion of the former royal HK yacht club premises to a community and public art centre (油街「實現」)" recognised as The Best Public Space – "1st" and "Kwun Tong Promenade" granted The Best Public Space – "2nd".

Hong Kong Green Awards (HKGA) 2016

HKGA was first formulated and staged by the Green Council in 2010 with its direct focus to seek out, identify and recognise selected participating companies that have pursued and achieved outstanding performance and result in the areas of green purchasing, green management and green governance. During the year, we are conferred the following awards:

• "Design and Construction of New Territories West Regional Office and Water Resources Education Centre of Water Supplies Department"
  Silver Award (Green Management Awards – Project Management - Large Corporation)
• "Construction of Piling and Preparatory Works For the East Kowloon Cultural Centre"
  Bronze Award (Green Management Awards - Project Management - Large Corporation)

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) Corporate Partnership Recognition Ceremony 2016

TWGHs has been working with business partners to promote a number of social services programmes since 2000 to enhance co-operation between the Government, businesses and community for providing more comprehensive and quality services for the disadvantaged community. We are honoured to be conferred the "Outstanding Civil Service Volunteer Team" Award during the year.

Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme - Partnership Award

The Civil Service Bureau has been organising the Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme on a biennial basis. The objectives of the Scheme are to recognise the efforts of departments and teams which provide excellent service, to promote a customer-focused culture in the civil service, and to inspire departments and teams for continuous improvement in the delivery of public services. During the year, the "Fire and Ambulance Services Academy" received the Silver Award.