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HONG KONG SAR –
\nMedia OutReach<\/a> – 16 November 2023 – <\/b> The Quality Building Award 2024 (QBA 2024) is now officially open for nomination. The QBA, which was inaugurated in 2002 by nine of Hong Kong’s leading professional institutions and organizations, is a prestigious biennial award that recognizes the excellent teamwork capabilities and highest standards of professionalism in designing and constructing quality buildings in Hong Kong, Mainland and Overseas. It has been recognized as the most prestigious Award for the building and construction sectors. QBA 2024 will mark the award’s twelfth edition, with the theme being
\n“Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness”<\/b> and newly introduced
\nBuilding in GBA award category<\/b>.
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\nEmpowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness<\/u><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

In this year’s policy address, the government further promotes Hong Kong to become an international innovation and technology center by introducing various new initiatives, including digital government and smart city programs. Additionally, it incorporates green elements into multiple sectors such as financial technology, public transportation, and shipping logistics. The theme of QBA 2024 revolves around creating a sustainable green smart city, encouraging industries to inject technology and green energy into architecture which aligns with the government’s aims to jointly create a livable city.\n<\/p>\n

Introducing New Award Category to Embrace GBA Remarkable Building Projects <\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n

In light of the commitment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to promote the policy of “Housing: Enhance Quantity, Speed, Efficiency and Quality”, this year’s theme is “Empowering Innovation | Sustaining Green | Generating Wellness” striving to encourage innovations for new elements in the industry, accelerating its development. In this edition, new categories for Greater Bay Area architectural projects have been added to recognize outstanding projects from all around the world. Teams from various regions are welcome to participate and witness the birth of more high-quality buildings.\n<\/p>\n

Cr Daniel Shum, Chairman<\/b> of QBA 2024 Organizing Committee<\/b>, said: “To align with the development strategies of the Greater Bay Area, this year’s Quality Architecture Awards have not only added a new category for Greater Bay Area projects but also specially invited two industry professionals from mainland to serve as members of the judging panel. We aim to gather authoritative figures from the architectural industry within the Greater Bay Area, recognize outstanding architectural projects that have achieved excellence in design, construction, and innovation, and encourage them to construct more iconic architectural projects that contribute to the urban development of both the country and Hong Kong, laying a solid foundation.”\n<\/p>\n

Ms YU Po-mei, Clarice<\/b>, JP, Chairlady<\/b> of Jury Panel and Director of Buildings, Buildings Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government <\/b>said when encouraging prospective teams during the award briefing session, “We are committed to developing Hong Kong into a vibrant and creative city, where buildings serve not only as living and working spaces but also as carriers of culture, art, and community interaction. I look forward to witnessing outstanding teams and architectural projects receiving recognition. Through the use of architectural technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and smart construction sites, we aim to enhance construction efficiency and quality. Furthermore, these technologies can ensure the safety of frontline workers, while jointly promoting sustainable development in the housing, construction, and urban development sectors.”\n<\/p>\n

Key Dates<\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n

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\n Date<\/b>
\n <\/td>\n		\n Items<\/b>
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\n 16 November 2023
\n <\/td>\n		\n Award Briefing Session & Kick off Press Conference<\/p>\n

Nominations Open
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\n 16 November 2023 \u2013 23 February 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n Nomination Submission Deadline (closed at 12nn HKT)
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\n March 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n Stage 1: First Screening
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\n 27 \u2013 28 April 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n Stage 2: Site Visit
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\n May 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n Finalists Announcement
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\n 7 \u2013 8 June 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n Stage 3: Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel & Conference
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\n Mid-September 2024
\n <\/td>\n		\n QBA 2024 Award Presentation Ceremony
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Categories and Eligibility<\/u><\/b>\n<\/p>\n

The eight award categories for QBA 2024 are as follows:\n<\/p>\n

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\n Categories<\/b>
\n <\/td>\n		\n Nomination Requirements*<\/b>
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(Single Building)
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  • \n Nominated new buildings must be a single independent structure\/ single tower, not part of a complex containing other buildings.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n The Major Function of the nominated building must be for residential use.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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(Multiple Buildings)
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    \n
  • \n Nominated new buildings must be a group of buildings\/ more than a single tower of similar kinds, which form a residential complex.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n The Major Function of the nominated multiple buildings must be for residential use.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • \n Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community)\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • \n The Major Function of the nominated new building must be for Government, Institution or Community use.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Nominated new buildings may be single or multiple buildings.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    \n
  • \n Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building \u2013 Non- Government, Institution or Community)\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • \n The Major Function of the nominated new building must be for non-residential use or non-GIC use.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Nominated new buildings may be single or multiple buildings.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    \n
  • \n Hong Kong Building (Renovation \/ Revitalization)\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • \n Any nominated existing building must have undergone and completed a renovation, restoration, revitalization or similar process to its physical structure and\/or communal facilities.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Nominated existing buildings may be residential or non-residential buildings.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • \n Nominated building is designed and constructed for temporary purpose and \/ or constructed of short-lived materials.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Nominated new building serves one or several functional uses, such as residential, commercial, institutional, and for exhibition & leisure purposes.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    *Nominated project teams should submit a photo and video documenting their project, to be remotely assessed by the judging panel.
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    \n
  • \n Building Outside Hong Kong\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    <\/td>\n

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  • \n Nominated buildings must be outside the territorial limits of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n At least one of the project teams of the nominated building(s) should be a Hong Kong based company.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Nominated buildings can be new or existing buildings, with a valid certificate of completion.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n Any nominated existing building must have undergone and completed a renovation, restoration, revitalization or similar process to its physical structure and\/or communal facilities.\n <\/li>\n
  • \n The Major Function of the nominated building may be a residential or non-residential building.\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    *Nominated project teams should submit a video documenting their project, to be remotely assessed by the judging panel.<\/p>\n

    **Nominated project teams are not eligible for Quality Excellence Award, Sustainable Development Award\n <\/p>\n

    nor Innovative Project Award categories.
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  • \n Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong)\n <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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