Organizations

Organized by

Asian Habitat Society

Shenzhen University

Hosted by

Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Ecology and Landscape Alliance

Supported by

Chinese Society of Landscape Architecture

Shenzhen Landscape Architecture Society

Entry Requirements

• • • Projects must be located within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
    • For individual awards (excluding the Lifetime Achievement Award), applicants must be individual members of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects or the Shenzhen Landscape Architecture Society, and their affiliated institutions must be institutional members.

Application Qualifications

Cities, regions, projects, etc., which have the intent to apply for Asian Townscapes Award, and which have made excellent achievements in the townscape construction; and which are committed to demonstrating norms in townscapes.

Eligible Applicants

• • Local governments or administrative bodies;
  • Non-governmental organizations and associations;
  • Universities and academic research institutions;
  • Design, marketing, planning agencies, and developers;
  • Other relevant organizations or individuals (must participate fairly and demonstrate social responsibility).

Award Categories

• • International Bay Area Landscape Awards (Project-Based)

Divided into 8 categories:

• • • Urban Renewal and Regeneration
    • Public Spaces and Facilities
    • Cultural Preservation and Heritage
    • Ecological Conservation and Restoration
    • Resilient Cities and Sustainable Development
    • Urban Operations and Revitalization
    • Technological Innovation and Application
    • Analysis/Research and Planning

Each project may apply for only one category. Awards will be granted at four levels: Outstanding Award, Excellence Award, Honorary Award, and Finalist. Shortlisted projects must submit supplementary video materials for final review.

• International Bay Area Landscape Individual Awards

1. 1. 1. Lifetime Achievement Award in Landscape Architecture
      2. Master Designer Award in Landscape Architecture
      3. Young Landscape Designer Award
      4. Outstanding Craftsperson Award in Landscape Architecture

Evaluation Process

• • • Submission (June 16 – July 31, 2025)
    • Results Review (July 31, 2025 – September 29, 2025)

Application Fees

• • Application Fee : HKD 500 per project
    Exemption: Applicants who provide proof of membership in either the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) or the Shenzhen Landscape Architecture Society (SLAS) may submit their applications free of charge. Acceptable proof includes: membership number, membership certificate, or a membership confirmation letter stamped by the respective institute—any one of these documents is sufficient.

• •  Award Service Fee (applicable after the announcement of results):
    • • Projects that receive any of the following awards will be required to pay an additional service fee:
      • Outstanding Award: HKD 2,000 per project
      • Excellence Award: HKD 1,500 per project
      • Honorary Award: HKD 1,000 per project

• • Payment Details:
    • • Bank: Bank of China (Hong Kong)
      • Account Name: ASIAN HABITAT SOCIETY
      • Account Number: 012-828-0-001497-0

How to apply

Asian Habitat Society

11/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

Tel: 00852-2559 9438 / Fax: 00852-2559 9841

Email:  liukk@earthasia.com.hk

Contact: Ms. Joanna Liu

Categories and Guidelines – Award Categories and Requirements

• • Urban Renewal and Regeneration
    Recognizes innovative and exemplary projects in urban renewal design, such as public space revitalization, old neighborhood upgrades, urban village transformations, micro-green space enhancements, and pocket park developments.
  • Public Spaces and Facilities
    Rewards outstanding projects in public spaces, ancillary landscapes of public buildings, and small-scale public facilities, including parks, plazas, streets, sports venues, cultural/educational/medical/pension facility landscapes, and urban furniture (e.g., pavilions, benches, signage).
  • Cultural Preservation and Heritage
    Reward projects that have achieved significant results in the protection and revitalization of historical and cultural blocks, as well as the protection and restoration of traditional buildings, such as the revitalization and renewal of historical blocks, village protection and restoration, protection and utilization of intangible cultural heritage, inheritance and innovation of traditional crafts and construction methods, and restoration of ancient buildings.
  • Ecological Conservation and Restoration
    Celebrates projects with notable achievements in ecological protection and restoration, such as micro-habitat conservation, wetland rehabilitation, mountain restoration, brownfield redevelopment, and initiatives enhancing regional ecological balance, biodiversity, and ecosystem services.
  • Resilient Cities and Sustainable Development
    Focuses on climate-adaptive designs (e.g., seawalls, flood management, sponge cities) and innovative sustainable projects (e.g., rooftop/vertical greening, low-carbon designs).
  • Urban Operations and Revitalization
    Reward projects that perform well in the operation, revitalization, and management of cities, parks, and communities, including village revitalization, park operation, and community operation.
  • Technological Innovation and Application
    Recognizes breakthroughs in key technologies, materials, or AI applications within landscape architecture and urban renewal.
  • Analysis, Research, and Planning
    Includes master plans, landscape/transportation/urban/rural/campus planning, and research on renewal strategies.

Award Levels and Quantities

Each category features four tiers:

• • Outstanding Award: 1 winner per category (trophy + certificate).
  • Excellence Award: 2–3 winners per category (trophy + certificate).
  • Honorary Award: Multiple winners (certificate).
  • Finalist Award: All shortlisted projects.

Evaluation Criteria (Key Points for the Application Report)

1. 1. Innovation
      The project’s innovativeness in design concepts, technological applications, management approaches, etc.
   2. Demonstration Value
      The project’s exemplary role and potential for replication in similar initiatives.
   3. Sustainability
      The project’s sustainability in ecological conservation and resource utilization.
   4. Social Impact
      The project’s contribution to improving regional development and residents’ quality of life.
   5. Implementation Effectiveness
      The project’s real-world execution results and completion status.

Submission Requirements

1.Required Documents for Application: Application Form

2. Documents for Qualification Review & Preliminary Evaluation:

• • • Application Report (To be prepared by the applicant. It is recommended to structure the report according to the evaluation criteria and combine it with the content from sections 2.2 and 2.3 into a presentation document not exceeding 20 pages for ease of review.)
    •  Urban planning, landscape design, case studies, relevant drawings, on-site photos, and textual descriptions.
    •  Media coverage, public feedback, commendations, or award certificates issued by public organizations or government agencies.

3. Additional Materials Required for Final Evaluation:

• • • Video materials (up to 5 minutes, with English voiceover or subtitles).
    • If shortlisted for the final review, prepare a PPT and video for the awards ceremony (must include English voiceover or subtitles).

Notes:

• • • Submitted materials will not be returned; please provide copies or scanned versions of physical documents.
    • All submitted projects must be finalized and already implemented, with at least 70% of construction completed.
    • All competition materials (for all award categories) must be bilingual—written in both Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) and English.

International Bay Area Landscape Individual Awards

Award Categories

1. International Bay Area Landscape Architecture Lifetime Achievement Award
   1.1 Eligibility Criteria
   • Over 30 years of professional experience in landscape architecture research, education, planning, design, construction, or management.
   • High reputation and esteemed standing in the industry.
   • Significant contributions to the advancement and development of a specific field in landscape architecture.
     1.2 Frequency
   • Applications accepted every 3 years.
   • Nominations may be submitted based on actual circumstances.
   • The award may be withheld if no qualified candidate is identified in a given cycle.
2. International Bay Area Landscape Architecture Master Award (Outstanding Designer)
   2.1 Eligibility Criteria
   • Over 15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
   • Profound theoretical expertise and extensive practical experience.
   • Outstanding achievements and high recognition beyond the Greater Bay Area.
     2.2 Frequency
   • Applications accepted every 2 years.
   • No initial limit on the number of submissions.
   • If no applicants advance to the final round for two consecutive cycles, submissions will be suspended for one cycle.
3. International Bay Area Young Landscape Architect Award
   3.1 Eligibility Criteria
   • Under 15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
   • Strong innovative capabilities and potential to lead future industry development.
     3.2 Frequency
   • Applications accepted every 2 years.
   • No initial limit on the number of submissions.
4. International Bay Area Landscape Architecture Outstanding Craftsman Award
   4.1 Eligibility Criteria
   • Over 15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
   • Profound theoretical expertise and extensive practical experience.
   • Outstanding achievements and high recognition within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
     4.2 Frequency
   • Applications accepted every 2 years.
   • No initial limit on the number of submissions.
   • If no applicants advance to the final round for two consecutive cycles, submissions will be suspended for one cycle.

Submission Requirements

1. Materials Required for Awards 1–4
   1 Application Form
   1.2 Personal Portfolio (including but not limited to):
   • Educational and professional background.
   • Personal photo.
   • Introduction to key projects (at least 5 completed projects where the applicant was a primary contributor) with site photos.
   • Published academic papers (with publication dates and media sources).
   • Research achievements.
2. Materials Required for Award 5
   1 Application Form
   2.2 Proof of student status or copy of student ID.

Notes:

• Teams of ≤3 members must submit individual portfolios for each member.
• Submission of falsified documents will result in disqualification.
• Applicants may only participate after receiving official confirmation from the organizing committee.

2.3 Submit design works aligned with the annual theme within the specified timeframe.

Notes:

• Design works must be emailed to the designated address.
• No personal/team names, institutional affiliations, or logos are permitted—only the assigned competition ID provided by the organizer.
• Plagiarized or non-original works will be disqualified.

1. • If no applicants advance to the final round for two consecutive cycles, submissions will be suspended for one cycle.