Cambodia Property Awards 2017 winners focus on expertly planned developments 

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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – 24 March 2017
Cambodia’s most outstanding real estate developers were honoured at the second annual PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards during an evening of celebrations, dining and networking with more than 300 guests at the Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra.
Last year’s champion Borey Peng Huoth Group, developer of the acclaimed residential project Grand Star Platinum, clinched a further three awards including the biggest accolade of the year – Best Developer (Cambodia).
“Borey Peng Huoth Group is a company that has redefined Cambodia’s residential landscape,” said the independent panel of judges. “From careful site selection to sustainable building initiatives, Borey Peng Huoth is an innovative, strategic, progressive, and creative developer. With acclaimed housing projects like Grand Star Platinum, the company has elevated the local property sector by implementing best practices in international markets with local sensibilities.
Earning gongs for Best Housing Development (Phnom Penh) and Best Landscape Architectural Design, the developer was hailed for its use of technology and placing a premium on its relationship with consumers by “being the Kingdom’s first developer that has created a dedicated mobile application for its client roster.”
Another big winner of the evening was five-time nominee Phnom Penh City Center, which collected a trophy for each one of its nominated projects: The EDGE, a Khmer-inspired retail development with customisable spaces for tenants; Residence90, a high-end residential development that was noted for its architectural excellence; and The Vanguard, the corporate headquarters of its parent company, with an expected completion date later this year. All three winning projects are located within the integrated Phnom Penh City Center development that aims to become a modern, sustainable, commercial and leisure district in the capital by 2025.
More than 30 projects located across Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville joined this year’s competition. A total of 17 awards were presented, including a Special Recognition in Green Development for MTP Invest, developer of Siem Reap-based residential project Phum Barang, a double winner this year.
“Taking advantage of Siem Reap’s sub-tropical climate, Phum Barang boasts of comfortable living amenities and a natural ventilation system that can withstand strong winds, bright sunlight and the monsoon season,” chairman of the judging panel Sorn Seap, founder and director of Key Real Estate Co Ltd, commented.
He added that more developers in the country should embrace sustainable and green building practices. “We all must look into Cambodia’s environmental guidelines, take into account greening initiatives, and push for new technologies that can help reduce the environmental destruction. Developers and consumers should think about air circulation and water treatment plants for converting dirty water from their properties before dispatching into the public sewer.”
The evening’s guest of honour, His Excellency Senior Minister Chea Sophara, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, applauded the successes of the Cambodian property sector in his keynote address.
Top country winners in Cambodia will now advance to the two-day PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards grand finale this November at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Singapore to compete for more regional accolades and to be crowned “the best in Asia”.
Hari V. Krishnan, CEO of PropertyGuru Group, said: “We congratulate the developers who participated in the Cambodia Property Awards. Their outstanding projects inspire and shape the future of the Cambodian real estate sector, which has been given many opportunities over the last couple of years to grow. Because of the Awards, consumers are empowered to make confident property decisions, whether they’re first-time buyers, expat renters or serial investors. Property knowledge is essential in our culture at PropertyGuru. We wish the Winners the best as they advance to compete at our grand final in Singapore.”
Terry Blackburn, founder and managing director of PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards, commented: “Cambodia’s real estate sector is undoubtedly one of the most exciting emerging markets in Southeast Asia right now. Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and more recently Sihanoukville have all seen a huge increase in interest from foreign investors in the last few years. As ASEAN becomes increasingly integrated on trade, developers and investors are increasingly seeking opportunities in new countries and Cambodia is high on many people’s list, many thanks to the efforts and quality developments of Cambodian developers who were recognised here at the Awards.”
Aired live on the Cambodia News Channel, the official broadcaster, the Cambodia Property Awards 2017 gala dinner was supported by co-sponsors Royal HM Trading Ltd and Jotun (Cambodia); official property portal Realestate.com.kh; supporting associations European Chamber of Commerce Cambodia and British Chamber of Commerce Cambodia; media partners The Phnom Penh Post, Southeast Asia GLOBE, Construction & Property, and Property Report magazine; official supplier International Diversity Distributor (IDD); official charity CARE International; and official judging supervisor BDO, the world’s fifth largest auditing and accountancy firm led by partner Lim Seng Siew in Cambodia.
For more information about the Cambodia Property Awards, email info@asiapropertyawards.com or visit official website: AsiaPropertyAwards.com/Cambodia-Property-Awards/
 
Full list of Winners and Highly Commended at the PropertyGuru Cambodia Property Awards 2017:
 
DEVELOPER AWARD
 
Best Developer
WINNER: Borey Peng Huoth Group
 
BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS
 
Best Condo Development (Cambodia)
WINNER: Habitat by Habitat
 
Best Housing Development (Cambodia)
WINNER: Grand Star Platinum by Borey Peng Huoth Group
 
 
 
SPECIAL AWARD
Special Recognition in Green Development
WINNER: Phum Barang by MTP Invest
 
DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
 
Best Condo Development (Phnom Penh)
WINNER: Habitat by Habitat
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Gateway by TACC (C.R.) Ltd
 
Best Housing Development (Phnom Penh)
WINNER: Grand Star Platinum by Borey Peng Huoth Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Residence90 by Phnom Penh City Center
 
Best Residential Development (Siem Reap)
WINNER: Phum Barang by MTP Invest
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Les Bijoux d’Angkor by RGL Equity (Siem Reap) Co., Ltd
 
Best Office Development
WINNER: The Vanguard by Phnom Penh City Center
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Gateway by TACC (C.R.) Ltd
 
Best Retail Development
WINNER: Copper Cambodia by LMYP Co., Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The EDGE by Phnom Penh City Center
 
Best Hotel Development
WINNER: Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh by Khou Investment Co., Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sun and Moon urban Hotel by Sun and Moon Hotel, LBL International and ADA
 
Best Mixed Use Development
WINNER: The Gateway by TACC (C.R.) Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: D’Seaview by Camhomes (Under HLH Group)
 
 
DESIGN AWARDS
 
Best Residential Architectural Design
WINNER: Residence90 by Phnom Penh City Center
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Habitat by Habitat
 
Best Residential Interior Design
WINNER: Habitat by Habitat
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Les Bijoux d’Angkor by RGL Equity (Siem Reap) Co., Ltd
 
Best Retail Architectural Design
WINNER: The EDGE by Phnom Penh City Center
 
Best Hotel Architectural Design
WINNER: Sun and Moon urban Hotel by Sun and Moon Hotel, LBL International and ADA
 
Best Hotel Interior Design
WINNER: Rosewood Phnom Penh by Vattanac Capital
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh by Khou Investment Co., Ltd
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sun and Moon urban Hotel by Sun and Moon Hotel, LBL International and ADA
 
Best Landscape Architectural Design
WINNER: Grand Star Platinum by Borey Peng Huoth Group
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Habitat by Habitat