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We have exciting news to share. Three of our landmark projects have been selected as finalists at the prestigious MIPIM Asia 2025 Awards, each competing in distinct categories. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to placemaking across Asia.
Our Finalist Projects:
18 Cross, Singapore – Best Urban Regeneration Project
This transformation of the former Cross Street Exchange has created a thriving destination in Singapore’s CBD. The14,000 sqm development seamlessly merges a contemporary 15-storey Grade A office tower with heritage shophouses, achieving both Green Mark and WELL Platinum certifications. With its biophilic design, energy-efficient systems, and EV infrastructure, 18 Cross exemplifies how thoughtful regeneration can honour the past while building for the future.
Taichung D‑ONE, Taiwan – Best New Mega Development Project
Taichung D‑ONE is a visionary 47,000 sqm transit-oriented development that weaves together landscape, architecture, and cultural identity. Positioned at a strategic transportation nexus connecting highway, metro, and high-speed rail, Taichung D‑ONE is set to become a civic-commercial landmark. Beyond its department store and conference facilities, themed zones throughout the project create a more diverse and engaging urban destination.
Wuhan Alibaba Centre, China – Best Mixed-Use Project
Our latest collaboration with Alibaba brings 450,000sqm of smart, integrated space to central China. The development features twin towers (272.5m and 173m) with a six-storey retail podium, all inspired by the traditional “Kongming lock” with its intricate interlocking forms. This dynamic hub fuses talent, entrepreneurship, commerce, and lifestyle, creating versatile public spaces designed for the modern digital economy.
Winners will be revealed at the Gala Dinner on December 4th at Rosewood Hong Kong, coinciding with the MIPIM Asia Summit on December 3rd-4th.
We’re honoured to be recognised alongside Asia’s finest developments and look forward to celebrating this milestone with our clients, partners, and the wider community.
Discover the full list of finalists: https://awards.mipim-asia.com/mipimasiaawards2025/en/page/shortlisted-winners-2025
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