We are excited to announce that three Benoy projects from China and Singapore have been shortlisted for the World Architecture News Awards 2024 (WAN Awards), competing in the final round of their respective categories.
These shortlisted projects are:
Kunming Taihe 1903 Regional Urban Renewal, China:
Future Projects – Master Planning
Lentor Hills Residences, Singapore:
Future Projects – Residential
Luenmei South Hongqiao Mixed-use Project, China:
Future Projects – Multi-Use
The WAN Awards is the largest international architectural awards programme, recognising outstanding projects by architects and designers around the world. Winners will be announced on the WAN website and their social channels during the week of 24 March.
View the full shortlist here: https://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/
Kunming Taihe 1903 Regional Urban Renewal
The Taihe 1903 Urban Renewal Project in Kunming focuses on revitalizing a historically significant site at the southern end of Beijing Road, a major transport hub. It aims to balance preservation and modernization through staged reconstruction, enhancing infrastructure and commercial vitality. The design retains original diagonal lines, promoting connectivity and forming a diamond-shaped structure. Adopting a garden city concept, it fosters a mixed-use ecosystem centered on sustainability and business-driven urban regeneration.
Lentor Hills Residences
Lentor Hills Residences in Singapore is a visionary development that harmonizes nature with urban living. It features 598 residences across five towers, emphasizing biophilic design and sustainability. It is located 200 meters from the Lentor metro station and showcases a majestic 30-meter heritage tree at its center. The project includes a Sky Garden Bridge, jogging track, and terraced green spaces, setting a new standard for eco-conscious luxury and community-driven design.
Luenmei South Hongqiao Mixed-use Project
The Luenmei South Hongqiao Mixed-Use Project near Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Centre integrates office, hotel, retail, and residential spaces into a cohesive development. It emphasizes harmony between nature and urban life using the natural tones and tiered setbacks. A pedestrian-friendly public axis enhances accessibility, featuring a sky corridor and ecological greenery, while energy-efficient façades promote sustainability. This innovative design fosters connectivity and brings together nature, commerce, and culture.
